{"product_id":"holy-island-9781804960158","title":"Holy Island","description":"\u003cp\u003eFROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet ready to be gripped by the thrilling first instalment of the bestselling DCI Ryan murder mystery series, the perfect mix of crime, humour, and a touch of romance for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'You have to read this series, it's outstanding' 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Plenty of suspense and unexpected twists' 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'DCI Ryan is a man worth following' 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the spectacular Northumbrian island of Lindisfarne, a killer is hiding in plain sight...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForced to take leave from his duties as a homicide detective, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan seeks sanctuary on Holy Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut just a few days before Christmas, he is thrust back into the murky world of murder when a young woman is found dead amongst the ancient ruins of the nearby Priory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen former local girl Dr Anna Taylor arrives on the island as a police consultant, old memories swim to the surface making her confront her difficult past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe and Ryan struggle to work together to hunt a deadly killer, while pagan ritual and island politics muddy the waters of their investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan they overcome their differences before the killer strikes again?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR LJ ROSS AND HOLY ISLAND\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"She keeps company with the best mystery writers\" - The Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\" Holy Island is a blockbuster\" - Daily Express\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A literary phenomenon\" - Evening Chronicle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Superbly written. Well thought out plot and in-depth knowledge of the location made this a must read book. Can't wait for the next one.\" 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant, fantastic, many more words I could say. This book was totally gripping from start to finish and the ending had me mentally saying 'oh no what next'. Can't wait for her next book.\" 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I have never been to Lindisfarne but will definitely plan to go after reading this book. I enjoyed it tremendously, with enough pace and story telling to keep me engrossed. What an imagination!\" 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I couldn't put this book down from the minute I picked it up! A great mix of thriller, romance, intrigue with a hint of humour.\" 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I love a crime novel and this one did not disappoint! Great twists and turns and good ending. Looking forward to the next one.\" 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Great page turner, with a lively plot that holds numerous twists and turns; keeps you guessing until the very end. Fab new author - well done!\" 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: LJ Ross\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCrime \u0026amp; mystery\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 8 Jan 2026 by Cornerstone.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"LJ Ross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319917584762,"sku":"9781804960158","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781804960158.jpg?v=1790637559","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/fr\/products\/holy-island-9781804960158","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}