Eight gripping crime novels packed with twists, strong characters, and authentic British policing.

Over 2,000 pages of page-turning murder mysteries set across Merseyside.

A body in the sand. A killer on the loose. A detective with everything to prove.
DI Jordan Carr is still settling into his new role when a woman’s body is found on the beach at Crosby. No witnesses, no ID, no obvious cause of death. But it’s only the beginning. Over eight challenging investigations, Carr must lead a stretched team through a series of chilling cases: a missing woman, a corpse in someone else’s grave, a killing in a derelict squat, and a murder with only a "psychic" old woman for a witness.

Carr faces threats from every direction — local gangs, organised crime, even colleagues within the force. But he’s not easily shaken. Methodical, compassionate, and determined to get the job done, he follows the evidence wherever it leads, even when it hits too close to home.

Off the clock, Carr is doing his best to be a decent husband to Penny and a good dad to baby Harry. But the pressures of the job don’t stop at the door, and finding balance isn’t easy when the next murder could be just a call away.

Set in Liverpool and across Merseyside, these are tense, tightly plotted police procedurals that don’t flinch from the realities of modern policing. Perfect for fans of Peter Robinson, Ann Cleeves, Ruth Rendell, Ian Rankin, and Colin Dexter — masters of British crime fiction known for their compelling detectives and atmospheric settings

INCLUDED IN THIS BOX SET

1. Body on the Shore
2. Body by the Docks
3. Body out of Place
4. Body in the Squat
5. Body in the Canal
6. Body on the Estate
7. Body below the Bridge
8. Body in the Way

DETECTIVE PROFILES
Detective Inspector Jordan Carr is a Black British officer navigating life as a new parent and a new boss in a hard-edged northern city. Thoughtful, principled, and quietly driven, he leads from the front — gaining respect the hard way in a team not always eager to follow. Carr’s strength lies in his calm persistence, and his loyalty to justice is matched only by his love for his family.

DS STELLA MAY
Detective Sergeant Stella May is Carr’s closest ally on the team — a sharp, down-to-earth investigator with a strong moral compass and a dry sense of humour. Fiercely loyal, she brings emotional intelligence and practical experience to every case. Stella doesn’t mince her words, but she knows when to push and when to support. Her steady presence helps Carr keep perspective when the cases — and the pressures — mount.

SETTING
Liverpool and Merseyside — a city of contrasts: windswept beaches, crumbling tower blocks, derelict squats, shadowy canal paths. From the gritty estates of Kirkby to the haunted edges of the Irish Sea, this is a place where community and crime live side by side — and silence can be deadly.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PRAISE FOR THE SERIES
"An excellent story by Diane Dickson featuring DI Jordan Carr and the rest of his team. Great characters and a very good storyline." – Kindle Customer
"Couldn't guess the ending. Lots of twists & turns with likeable, believable characters... Jordan & Stella seem more real." – Karen B
"Intriguing murder mystery, relatable characters, great storytelling – what more can you ask for?" – Pi 1991
"This spell-binding story has lots of twists and surprises to keep you guessing and turning the pages." – Bookman
"Good solid detective novel... the characters are described well and the storylines are good." – Amazon Customer