Get ready to be gripped by the thrilling new instalment in the globally bestselling DCI Ryan murder mystery series from multi-million-copy bestselling author LJ Ross. This novel delivers the perfect mix of crime, humour, and a touch of romance, making it ideal for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.

Detective Chief Inspector Ryan faces a personal nightmare when his wife, Anna, is arrested for the murder of a well-known author. Despite the evidence mounting against her, Ryan refuses to believe she is capable of murder. He must search his soul to confront the central question: Does he really trust the woman he married?

• Thrilling detective murder mystery in the DCI Ryan series.
• From the multi-million-copy bestselling author, LJ Ross.
• Features a compelling mix of crime, humour, and romance.
• Part of the DCI Ryan Mysteries series (Book 24 of 25).

• Author: LJ Ross
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 352 pages
• Publication Date: February 26, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1529978947
• ISBN-13: 978-1529978940
• Dimensions: 16.4 x 3.3 x 24.4 cm (164x33x244mm)
• Item Weight: 550 g
• Publisher: Century

Dive into this gripping installment where Detective Chief Inspector Ryan must navigate professional duty against personal loyalty when the prime suspect in a murder case is the one person he trusts most.