Meet Detective Chief Inspector John Blizzard — burly and blunt. He takes no nonsense from crooks or his superiors.

When a dangerous felon is released from prison and given sanctuary by a local church, the Hafton community erupts in outrage.

DCI John Blizzard is furious — he warned them. He made it clear the man wasn’t welcome. But nobody listened.

Then a local youth is found dead. And suddenly, no one is talking about second chances anymore.

As tensions spiral and public pressure mounts, Blizzard is left balancing faith, fear, and his own instincts. Is the ex-con truly responsible? Or is someone else taking matters into their own hands?

In a city where past crimes never really fade, Blizzard must fight to uncover the truth — before more lives are lost.

A taut crime mystery that asks what justice really means.

Perfect for fans of J.R. Ellis, Peter Robinson, and Joy Ellis.

DCI John Blizzard has always trusted his instincts — and this time, they’re screaming at him. With a baby now at home and a city ready to riot, he’s under pressure like never before. But while others make excuses, Blizzard gets answers. Even if it means digging through secrets that others want left buried.

Set in Hafton, a city divided by class, memory, and fear, the novel weaves between council estates, stone churches, and quiet suburban lanes — where old crimes still cast long shadows.

THE SERIES HAS OVER 7000 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent murder mystery storyline, enjoyed the read.” Kindle Customer

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book, keeps you on your toes, with an unexpected twist at the end. Well worth picking up to read.” Kerry

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great book. The banter between Blizzard and the team is so good. The way he deals with the cases is really good. A must read.” Mulli

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another well written and crafted story from John Dean. Lots of action with plenty of twists and turns and an exciting ending.” Kindle Customer

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A thoroughly entertaining read, with realistic characters who continue to develop as the series of DCI Blizzard books keeps improving. Highly recommended.” John O

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this writer and this book did not disappoint.” Sue Armstrong

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a different direction of investigation, looking for a shooter with a list of people to kill, including cops.” Susan Green

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All of John Dean’s books are good but I love DCI Blizzard! The books are carefully plotted and the characters are well written. I hope there are many more books in the series. I highly recommend this book!” Elizabeth P.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good addition to the DCI Blizzard series. The author has another series that I like as well, the DCI Harris series. No nonsense detective with interesting plot turns.” J Austen

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just wasn’t long enough. I like DCI Blizzard and would like to know more about him.” Zippie 65