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

DCI John Blizzard should be enjoying the relaunch of the old Tenby Street station — a steam railway he’s helped restore. But the festivities stall when the body of a notorious ex-boxer is discovered in the signal box, battered and left to rot.

The victim, Billy Guthrie, had enemies everywhere — especially among the railway preservation group. As Blizzard investigates the rivalries and resentments behind the scenes, the case begins to derail in unexpected directions.

And pressure isn’t just building on the tracks. At home, Blizzard’s partner Fee is weeks away from giving birth to their first child — and growing tired of playing second fiddle to his job.

Then another man is found dead. And Blizzard realises this killer isn’t done yet.
An atmospheric and absorbing police procedural full of grit, nostalgia, and quiet menace.

Perfect for fans of Peter Robinson, Colin Dexter, and Ann Cleeves.

DCI John Blizzard is an experienced, unflinching investigator — but even he can’t ignore the ticking clock at home. His partner, Fee Ellis, is weeks away from giving birth to their first child, and while he’s never been one for domestic routines, he’s beginning to realise that being a father might demand more than just showing up late with tea. Between pressure from the brass, a murder in his own backyard, and a partner losing patience, Blizzard is walking a fine line — and the balance is getting harder to hold.

The city of Hafton is a place where old industry casts long shadows — and nowhere more so than the run-down Tenby Street station. Now restored to its steam-era glory, the station becomes the unlikely epicentre of a murder investigation. From rusted signal boxes to crumbling estates, this is a landscape where history is never quite behind you.

THE SERIES HAD 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