{"product_id":"holy-island-by-lj-ross","title":"Holy Island by Lj Ross","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoly Island by Lj Ross\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'You have to read this series, it's \u003cb\u003eoutstanding\u003c\/b\u003e' 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e'Plenty of suspense and \u003cb\u003eunexpected twists\u003c\/b\u003e' 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e'DCI Ryan is a man worth following' 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-------------------------------------\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn the spectacular Northumbrian island of Lindisfarne, a killer is hiding in plain sight...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForced to take leave from his duties as a homicide detective, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan seeks sanctuary on Holy Island. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe and Ryan struggle to work together to hunt a deadly killer, while pagan ritual and island politics muddy the waters of their investigation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan they overcome their differences before the killer strikes again?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-------------------------------------\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR LJ ROSS AND \u003ci\u003eHOLY ISLAND\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"She keeps company with \u003cb\u003ethe best mystery writers\u003c\/b\u003e\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eHoly Island\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003eblockbuster\u003c\/b\u003e\" - \u003ci\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A literary \u003cb\u003ephenomenon\u003c\/b\u003e\" - \u003ci\u003eEvening Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Superbly written. Well thought out plot and in-depth knowledge of the location made this a \u003cb\u003emust read\u003c\/b\u003e book. Can't wait for the next one.\" 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eBrilliant\u003c\/b\u003e, fantastic, many more words I could say. This book was \u003cb\u003etotally gripping\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cb\u003eWhat an imagination\u003c\/b\u003e!\" 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eI couldn't put this book down \u003c\/b\u003efrom the minute I picked it up! A great mix of thriller, romance, intrigue with a hint of humour.\" 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I love a crime novel and this one did not disappoint! \u003cb\u003eGreat twists and turns\u003c\/b\u003e and good ending. Looking forward to the next one.\" 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Great \u003cb\u003epage turner\u003c\/b\u003e, 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\u003eBook details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLj Ross\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBinding Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCornerstone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYear published\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2026-01-08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eISBN 13\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9781804960158\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eISBN 10\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1804960152\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCover note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBook picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65486962557277,"sku":"GOR014730532","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/8911\/0621\/files\/9781804960158_f84885c4-6bde-4122-92a8-b752dd4588ad.jpg?v=1785935842","url":"https:\/\/www.highscorecomics.com\/products\/holy-island-by-lj-ross","provider":"High Score Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}