DCI John Blizzard Series by John Dean

An unmarked grave, an old promise and a maverick detective... When an archaeological investigation of an old prisoner of war camp turns up several bodies in unmarked graves, it should be an open and shut case for DCI John Blizzard. But, on a foggy November morning, his instinct that something is not quite right is confirmed when forensics show that while most of the victims died during a flu epidemic after the Second World War, one of the deaths was far more recent... moreAn unmarked grave, an old promise and a maverick detective... When an archaeological investigation of an old prisoner of war camp turns up several bodies in unmarked graves, it should be an open and shut case for DCI John Blizzard. But, on a foggy November morning, his instinct that something is not quite right is confirmed when forensics show that while most of the victims died during a flu epidemic after the Second World War, one of the deaths was far more recent. Who is this man? Why was he killed? As Blizzard and his team investigate, they begin to uncover a cruel crime, and a promise of revenge that goes back generations. Worse, the killer is at large and now motivated to strike again. Can Blizzard piece together the puzzle and let old wounds finally heal? Set in the fictional port of Hafton in northern England, THE LONG DEAD is a contemporary British whodunnit. If you are a reader who likes having to guess the identity of the murderer, you’ll enjoy picking up on the various clues. With snappy dialogue and convincing characters, this is a page turner that the whole family will appreciate. less

A desecrated grave, an unforgotten crime, and a no-nonsense detective on the caseWhen detective John Blizzard is called to Hafton city cemetery to inspect a recently desecrated grave , he quickly suspects it is something to do with a girl who went missing years before.The grave belongs to the victims of an unsolved murder case , involving members of the family to which the girl belonged.DCI Blizzard is sure that the father was the culprit but previous attempts to bring him to justice had failed... moreA desecrated grave, an unforgotten crime, and a no-nonsense detective on the caseWhen detective John Blizzard is called to Hafton city cemetery to inspect a recently desecrated grave , he quickly suspects it is something to do with a girl who went missing years before.The grave belongs to the victims of an unsolved murder case , involving members of the family to which the girl belonged.DCI Blizzard is sure that the father was the culprit but previous attempts to bring him to justice had failed. Now a wealthy businessman, Blizzard is still determined to put him under lock and key .Spurred by the recent events, he convinces his divisional commander that the case be reopened . But Blizzard gets more than he bargained for when police probing brings a genuinely feared villain back to the area – a gangster who has always evaded the law and is ready to use any means necessary to do his dirty work.When a new murder is committed, the pressure is on to solve the case. But something is being hidden from the detectives and the clues point to a sinister crime ring that will do anything to evade capture and protect its interests.STRANGE LITTLE GIRL is the second book in the DCI John Blizzard crime series. They do not need to be read in any particular order, each is a standalone.All the books are free with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback. The full list is as 1. THE LONG DEAD2. STRANGE LITTLE GIRL3. THE RAILWAY MAN4. THE SECRETS MAN5. A BREACH OF TRUST6. DEATH LIST7. A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT8. THE LATCH MAN9. NO AGE TO DIE10. THE VENGEANCE MAN11. THE NAME ON THE BULLETIf you are looking for your next murder mystery series, look no further than these books. Set in the fictional city of Hafton in northern England, they are well-crafted novels with realistic characters and a detective who won’t take no for an answer. less