Ted Darling Series by L.M. Krier

‘ original, character-driven crime fiction’ Ted Darling is a Specialist Firearms Officer, and a good one. With a promising career in front of him. Then he meets someone who could change everything but who can’t live with his police role. Ted’s wanted to be a copper since he was nine. Can he find a new opening within the force which is his surrogate family? Despite being trained to shoot to kill, Ted’s good with people. They like him, they trust him, so they talk to him... more‘ original, character-driven crime fiction’ Ted Darling is a Specialist Firearms Officer, and a good one. With a promising career in front of him. Then he meets someone who could change everything but who can’t live with his police role. Ted’s wanted to be a copper since he was nine. Can he find a new opening within the force which is his surrogate family? Despite being trained to shoot to kill, Ted’s good with people. They like him, they trust him, so they talk to him. His skills get him noticed and he’s seconded to help with a big CID operation. It isn’t long before he’s facing his first murder case. Has he made the right choice in switching jobs? Or is he, as his Firearms boss warns him, about to commit career suicide? less

Someone is dumping bodies on DI Ted Darling's patch and he's not happy. Ted's a good solid copper, in an old-fashioned way, with an excellent clear-up rate. He also happens to be gay and has his own unique way of dealing with any prejudice that brings him. But this killer seems to be running effortless rings round him and every promising lead just takes him up another blind alley. Then it starts to get personal ...

In his darkest and most complex case to date, DI Ted Darling has to confront demons from his own past when investigating the brutal murder of a young boy. As more deaths follow, he realises he is up against powerful people who believe themselves to be above the law, and starts to feel out of his depth. At the same time he has to cope with a new boss, much more formal than his old one, who increasingly makes him feel he's not up to the challenge... moreIn his darkest and most complex case to date, DI Ted Darling has to confront demons from his own past when investigating the brutal murder of a young boy. As more deaths follow, he realises he is up against powerful people who believe themselves to be above the law, and starts to feel out of his depth. At the same time he has to cope with a new boss, much more formal than his old one, who increasingly makes him feel he's not up to the challenge. It all starts to put an intolerable strain on Ted's long-term stable relationship with his partner, Trevor. less

DI Ted Darling doesn't like coincidences. There are too many for comfort surrounding his latest case. They're spilling over into his private life, too, when some toxic family secrets are uncovered. A serial killer appears to be targeting vulnerable elderly people in care homes and despatching them in the most cynical way. Ted and his team are struggling to get a lead on who the killer really is... moreDI Ted Darling doesn't like coincidences. There are too many for comfort surrounding his latest case. They're spilling over into his private life, too, when some toxic family secrets are uncovered. A serial killer appears to be targeting vulnerable elderly people in care homes and despatching them in the most cynical way. Ted and his team are struggling to get a lead on who the killer really is. It doesn't help that his newest team member is adding to his problems, rather than helping him to solve them. Then an unexpected phone call brings devastating news for Ted and his long-term partner, Trevor … less

A serial sex attacker is spreading fear in Stockport and DI Ted Darling and his team are on the case.The man randomly targets young women and abducts them from busy supermarket car parks. He's armed with a knife and is clearly highly trained in how to handle it.Ever-dwindling police resources make the manhunt harder, even though the attacker clearly doesn't care whether or not he's caught. All his victims say he's dead behind the eyes... moreA serial sex attacker is spreading fear in Stockport and DI Ted Darling and his team are on the case.The man randomly targets young women and abducts them from busy supermarket car parks. He's armed with a knife and is clearly highly trained in how to handle it.Ever-dwindling police resources make the manhunt harder, even though the attacker clearly doesn't care whether or not he's caught. All his victims say he's dead behind the eyes.As the gripping thriller nears its climax, the dangerous predator becomes even more ruthless and his actions threaten the lives of more than one of the team members.Why not discover all the titles in the popular Ted Darling Crime series. All available on Kindle and in paperback. less

'Blind dates end in bleeding hearts'Ted Darling is back and his boss has news for him. He'll be taking on more responsibility over an expanded area, with a bigger team. Before he even has chance to take stock, he's facing his first body in what could be the most cynical murder he's ever encountered.The corpse count rises with a separate case developing, where a savage killer appears to be selecting victims from online dating sites and dispatching them in vicious, frenzied attacks... more'Blind dates end in bleeding hearts'Ted Darling is back and his boss has news for him. He'll be taking on more responsibility over an expanded area, with a bigger team. Before he even has chance to take stock, he's facing his first body in what could be the most cynical murder he's ever encountered.The corpse count rises with a separate case developing, where a savage killer appears to be selecting victims from online dating sites and dispatching them in vicious, frenzied attacks. With potentially two serial killers at work, Ted has plenty on his plate.But then he discovers that not all coppers work like he and his team do. Some of them just want to see someone behind bars, and they aren't too fussy if they are guilty or not.Why not discover all the books in the popular, long-running, Ted Darling Crime Series? All available for Kindle and in paperback. less

Random, unrelated killings, seemingly without motives? Or the work of a single cold-blooded killer?And are the murders in any way connected to the shocking crimes which RSPCA officers are investigating in the same area?DI Ted Darling's latest case takes him to the darkest side of the human psyche, where identifying the killer is the least of his problems. Making a case that will stick takes all of his skills and experience... moreRandom, unrelated killings, seemingly without motives? Or the work of a single cold-blooded killer?And are the murders in any way connected to the shocking crimes which RSPCA officers are investigating in the same area?DI Ted Darling's latest case takes him to the darkest side of the human psyche, where identifying the killer is the least of his problems. Making a case that will stick takes all of his skills and experience.The last thing he needs while heading up a complex enquiry is anything in his private life to distract him...Why not discover all the books in the popular and long-running Ted Darling Crime series? less

Compelling, character-led police procedural crime thriller with a distinctly different type of detective in the lead role. It's a big operation and a complex one. With the Big Boss out of action, Ted's in charge of one part of the enquiry, a robbery and brutal stabbing of a woman in a car park. But overseeing it all is a senior officer with a serious grudge against Ted. One who'd stop at nothing to take him down. Then another face from the past turns up, needing Ted's help... moreCompelling, character-led police procedural crime thriller with a distinctly different type of detective in the lead role. It's a big operation and a complex one. With the Big Boss out of action, Ted's in charge of one part of the enquiry, a robbery and brutal stabbing of a woman in a car park. But overseeing it all is a senior officer with a serious grudge against Ted. One who'd stop at nothing to take him down. Then another face from the past turns up, needing Ted's help. One whose presence can only mean trouble of a serious kind. less

A teenager is found naked and wandering in a lane near Stockport. He can't answer any questions about the serious injuries he's sustained, only repeatedly recite a biblical passage. DCI Ted Darling's team take the case and discover he's been missing for six months – and he's not the only young person to have suffered the same fate. Ted's tied up in an important court case where the father of the young defendant seems prepared to stop at nothing to bring the case crashing down around him... moreA teenager is found naked and wandering in a lane near Stockport. He can't answer any questions about the serious injuries he's sustained, only repeatedly recite a biblical passage. DCI Ted Darling's team take the case and discover he's been missing for six months – and he's not the only young person to have suffered the same fate. Ted's tied up in an important court case where the father of the young defendant seems prepared to stop at nothing to bring the case crashing down around him. It doesn't help when he's told his team must lose a member and Ted has to choose who it will be. Whoever the kidnapper is, he seems to have a set timetable for his abductions. Can Ted catch him before he strikes again? less

‘Where does a wise man hide a pebble?’ Home Office Pathologist Professor Nelson’s question marks the beginning of Detective Chief Inspector Ted Darling’s latest case. Not one he was expecting to get for him and his team. The tragic but seemingly straightforward suicide of a young man. It’s a case where nothing is quite as it seems. There’s no shortage of potential suspects. The trouble is, they all alibi one another. The case is going nowhere... more‘Where does a wise man hide a pebble?’ Home Office Pathologist Professor Nelson’s question marks the beginning of Detective Chief Inspector Ted Darling’s latest case. Not one he was expecting to get for him and his team. The tragic but seemingly straightforward suicide of a young man. It’s a case where nothing is quite as it seems. There’s no shortage of potential suspects. The trouble is, they all alibi one another. The case is going nowhere. An unexpected change in the police hierarchy isn’t helping. Nor does a phone call from the Infirmary summoning Ted to the bedside of a dying man. Ted’s detection track record is excellent. But could this enquiry prove to be his nemesis? The one that got away? less

Two missing women. One will die. The pressure’s on for Ted Darling and his team. There’s an inquiry into their last case, still unsolved. Then a woman disappears. The clock’s ticking to find where she is and what’s happened to her. A second missing person. A body. But whose? And why is Ted seeing similarities between the previous crime scene and the one from the last case? Grab your copy NOW for the gripping latest installment in the Ted Darling crime series... moreTwo missing women. One will die. The pressure’s on for Ted Darling and his team. There’s an inquiry into their last case, still unsolved. Then a woman disappears. The clock’s ticking to find where she is and what’s happened to her. A second missing person. A body. But whose? And why is Ted seeing similarities between the previous crime scene and the one from the last case? Grab your copy NOW for the gripping latest installment in the Ted Darling crime series. Note: Every Game You Play continues investigations begun in Preacher Man and Cry for the Bad Man, so is best read after those two. less

Young girls are going missing in their search for fame and fortune. Ted Darling and his team are on the case.But when little Storm Moonchild disappeared without trace years earlier, the system seemed to forget about her.A chance encounter in a bar abroad brings Ted face to face with her presumed abductor. Ted’s on unfamiliar territory and he makes a grave error. One which could risk his life and that of a member of his team... moreYoung girls are going missing in their search for fame and fortune. Ted Darling and his team are on the case.But when little Storm Moonchild disappeared without trace years earlier, the system seemed to forget about her.A chance encounter in a bar abroad brings Ted face to face with her presumed abductor. Ted’s on unfamiliar territory and he makes a grave error. One which could risk his life and that of a member of his team.Strong, character-driven crime fiction with the decidedly different detective everyone’s talking about. less

‘deadly mind games with a killer’ A series of arsons with a distinctive signature, happening on DCI Ted Darling’s patch. The logical prime suspect has the best alibi of all. Yet he seems intent on entering into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Ted. Is there any connection between the fires and the body parts being discovered in random locations? They’re identified as belonging to a man badly burned in a firework incident. Someone who was tortured before death and mutilated after it... more‘deadly mind games with a killer’ A series of arsons with a distinctive signature, happening on DCI Ted Darling’s patch. The logical prime suspect has the best alibi of all. Yet he seems intent on entering into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Ted. Is there any connection between the fires and the body parts being discovered in random locations? They’re identified as belonging to a man badly burned in a firework incident. Someone who was tortured before death and mutilated after it. Ted has a plan to get the result he so desperately needs. But is he prepared to compromise his principles to bring it off? A psychological thriller which sees Ted and his team tested to their limits. But will they succeed? less

Murderer? Or victim? A violent killing. But who’s the real victim? DCI Ted Darling is called to a suspicious death. His prime suspect is a young woman with special needs, daughter of a local councillor with an axe to grind. Further investigation reveals a cynical crime, new to Ted and his team. They’ll need to work with officers from Drugs, up against dangerous and hardened criminals... moreMurderer? Or victim? A violent killing. But who’s the real victim? DCI Ted Darling is called to a suspicious death. His prime suspect is a young woman with special needs, daughter of a local councillor with an axe to grind. Further investigation reveals a cynical crime, new to Ted and his team. They’ll need to work with officers from Drugs, up against dangerous and hardened criminals. In the midst of it, Ted has to support his partner, Trevor, as he’s interviewed about a historic sexual assault case in which he was a victim. Can Ted, for once, put his marriage above being a police officer, as Trev asks him to? Or will the case drive a wedge between them? Another gripping character-driven crime thriller from the pen of ' Outstanding Indie Crime Fiction author' L M Krier, as selected on mrsbloggsbooks.com - Outstanding Reads of the Year 2019. less

Dark streets. Dirty secrets. Closed front doors. But what is going on behind them?DCI Ted Darling is shocked to discover, in his new role as Head of Serious Crime, that topping the figures on his extended patch is domestic violence. When it ends in death, it’s the one crime where the victim can’t testify and witnesses don’t want to get involved.One of Ted’s team is the first on site at an apparent murder-suicide, but becomes convinced that all is not what it seems... moreDark streets. Dirty secrets. Closed front doors. But what is going on behind them?DCI Ted Darling is shocked to discover, in his new role as Head of Serious Crime, that topping the figures on his extended patch is domestic violence. When it ends in death, it’s the one crime where the victim can’t testify and witnesses don’t want to get involved.One of Ted’s team is the first on site at an apparent murder-suicide, but becomes convinced that all is not what it seems. Are they getting too drawn into the case? And how deeply will it affect them? less

Holidays are never guaranteed for Detective Chief Inspector Ted Darling. Crime has a way of intervening.He’s hoping for a relaxing time in Wales with his partner Trevor, who’s had a difficult week. Instead he finds himself confronted by a sudden death, possibly suspicious, which threatens to leave his mother, Annie, homeless.Ted’s determined to find out what really went on. But he’s short of time and doesn’t have the backing of his own team... moreHolidays are never guaranteed for Detective Chief Inspector Ted Darling. Crime has a way of intervening.He’s hoping for a relaxing time in Wales with his partner Trevor, who’s had a difficult week. Instead he finds himself confronted by a sudden death, possibly suspicious, which threatens to leave his mother, Annie, homeless.Ted’s determined to find out what really went on. But he’s short of time and doesn’t have the backing of his own team.Little does he know that they're battling a difficult case without him. And that when he returns, he'll find himself thrust back into his old role as Senior Investigating Officer in the brutal murder of a young boy.But who is the mole on the expanded team investigating both the death and the drugs gang thought to be behind it? And can Ted outwit them to finally bring the Big Man to justice?The End of the Line continues investigations begun in The Cuckoo is a Pretty Bird, so is best read after that. less