'Liz Mistry is a terrific crime writer who knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats & frantically turning the pages desperate to find out what happens next.' ★★★★★ Bookish Jottings Blog

‘I hope there's more to come from DI Gus McGuire, in my view he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Alex Cross & Lincoln Rhyme’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader

D.I. Gus McGuire Book 1: Unquiet Souls

When those you love betray you, who can you trust?

When a young girl goes missing, Gus fears that her family’s secrets may have come back to hurt her.

What is the link between the abduction of a child and a murdered drug addict?

Meanwhile a murdered sex worker is found leading to the shocking discovery of Eastern European children locked in her attic.

Who is The Matchmaker?

What at first appears to be a simple murder soon turns into an international manhunt for the members of a twisted child trafficking ring.

Can McGuire identify The Matchmaker before it’s too late?

And can he trust those he is working with?

DI Gus McGuire, newly returned to work, suffers with his own emotional problems yet he must pick his way through the web of deceit and uncover the truth in time before anyone else suffers.

D.I. Gus McGuire Book 2: Uncoiled Lies

Secrets from the grave can come back to haunt you …

DI Gus McGuire and the team are back and have their work cut out. 

What is the links murdered sex workers, a turf war, unease on the streets and a long forgotten murder?

A serial killer targeting sex workers and a turf war between local gangsters takes the investigation into Bradford’s Immigrant communities where tensions run high. Murmurs about a violent gangster ripple through the communities …

Who is The Old Man?

Nobody knows his true identity, but everyone is terrified of him and nobody is talking.

Will McGuire and his team get the answers they want or is the uncomfortable truth much closer to home?

It seems that past mistakes have an impact not just on the dead, but on the living too …

D.I. Gus McGuire Book 3: Untainted Blood

Is Blood Thicker Than Water?

In a city that is already volatile, tensions mount after a Tory MP in Bradford Central is discredited leaving the door open for the extreme right-wing candidate, Graeme Weston, to stand in the resultant by-election. 

But is Weston the man he appears to be?

However, Graeme Weston is not what he appears to be and with secrets jeopardising his political career, he must tread very carefully.

But evil stalks the streets in more ways than one …

A serial killer with a racist agenda and a penchant for tattooing targets black and Asian men who lead alternative lifestyles and delivers his own form of torture.

Are the murders linked to the political scandals or is there another motive behind them? 

As DI Gus McGuire’s team close in, the deranged killer begins to unravel, the politic

UNJUST BIAS: Being Different could cost you your life.

(DI Gus McGuire #8)

A murdered boy disowned by his family.

A teen terrified his past will catch up with him.

A girl with nowhere to go.

Men with rage so visceral they will do anything.

With the unsolved murder of a homeless boy still preying on his mind, DI Gus McGuire is confronted with a similar murder, a missing teen and no clues.

Does the answer lie with an illegal dark web site where ‘slaves’ are auctioned off? Or with an online forum for teens?

How can Gus keep people safe when unjust bias rears its head and being different could cost you your life…?

Readers LOVE Unjust Bias

‘ I have laughed, cried and gasped while reading and the ending has left me grasping for more.’ ★★★★★

‘I won’t lie, I was hooked from the first page until the last.’ ★★★★★

‘It will be one of my books of the year’ ★★★★★

‘It's another winner for the author and fans will love it.’ ★★★★★

‘Oh it feels so good to get Gus back into my life again!’ ★★★★★

'Liz Mistry is a terrific crime writer who knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats & frantically turning the pages desperate to find out what happens next.' ★★★★★ Bookish Jottings Blog

‘I hope there's more to come from DI Gus McGuire, in my view he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Alex Cross & Lincoln Rhyme’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader

DI Gus McGuire Box Set (4-6)

DI Gus McGuire Book 4: Uncommon Cruelty 

Families, Lies and Murder.

DI Gus McGuire and his team are called in to investigate the disappearance of a teenage boy after his parents return from a weekend away, to find their home trashed and their son missing. But that is just the beginning.   

As the investigation unfolds, Gus must discover what links a violent bikers’ gang, a Muslim youth group and a fundamentalist American based Christian church. 

Alongside this, two cases from the past come back to haunt DI Gus McGuire and his DS, Alice Cooper.

Gus has a lot to juggle, but will he cope?

D.I. Gus McGuire Book 5: Unspoken Truths

Intrigue, Espionage, Murder

DI Gus McGuire and his team navigate a complex web of intrigue, espionage, and murder. In Bradford, Manchester and on Saddleworth Moor, Gus will be pushed to his physical and psychological limits.

First, a train between Manchester and Bradford is deliberately derailed by a vehicle carrying drugs, then a woman’s tortured body is discovered in Keighley. But when Gus’ brother-in-law goes missing, the investigation becomes personal.

As he battles against the storms of the Beast from the East, Gus must uncover the links between the crimes as well as the reason behind the disappearance of his brother in law. With the body count increasing, Gus sets his team loose on the Dark Web but how will Gus react when he discovers that things are not as they seem?

Meanwhile, DS Alice Cooper faces extreme danger in prison and, as the evidence mounts against her, Gus and his team’s loyalties are pushed to the limit.

Can Gus stop the blueprint for a deadly bioweapon from falling into the wrong hands?

Can he solve a series of murders and track down a psychotic killer?

Never before has Gus faced a test as demanding as this….

Di Gus McGuire Book 6: Unseen Evil

Social Media can be the death of you?

The Snapchat

A twisted killer comes to the attention of DI Gus McGuire and his team when a teenager receives a Snapchat image of his murdered friend.

The Killer

As the killer becomes bolder, using social media to publicise the murders, Gus fears there may be more than one murderer targeting young people.

The Stalker

Meanwhile, Gus comes under threat from a stalker who is not afraid to get up close and personal.

Can Gus protect his loved ones and catch the killer before another Snap is received?

 DI Gus McGuire series: Unquiet Souls, Uncoiled Lies, Uncommon Cruelty, Untainted Blood, Unspoken Truths, Unseen Evil, Unbound Ties 

 DS Nikki Parekh series: <

‘A harrowing and suspenseful page turner that perfectly encapsulates “Northern Noir”. This is how a police procedural is done.’ Nadine Matheson, author of The Jigsaw Man

Four dead bodies. One missing person. Let the game begin.

When an anonymous tip-off leads detectives Nikki Parekh and Sajid Malik to the sprawling Salinger estate, Nikki’s senses are on high alert. The brutal murder of all four members of the Salinger family has shocked the sleepy Bradford village to the core.

A mother, father, daughter, and son. . . all killed in exactly the same way – whilst sat around the coffee table, playing a game of Monopoly.

But Nikki notices that there are five pieces on the board. One of the players is missing. . . Did they manage to escape the killer, or was the killer part of the game?

Don’t miss the next utterly gripping thriller from the Queen of Northern Noir! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and JD Kirk will love this heart-stopping read.

Reader’s LOVE End Game!

‘Northern Noir doesn't get much better than this! Gripping from start to finish, this is a superb story.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow, wow, wow Liz Mistry certainly knows how to engage and entertain her readers through her writing. I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in less than two days…’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Liz Mistry has done it again. This latest book in her series has it all, mystery, suspense, and thriller. Captivating from the start.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This was a perfect police procedural book, with everything going for it… The storyline was exciting from the start and the characterisation spot on.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘One of those books that just makes you forget absolutely all your plans for the day and you end up just locking yourself away and being completely absorbed by it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. Page turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing…’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The killer is closing in… can she find him before he finds her?

When Detective Nikki Parekh receives a set of threatening postcards, she knows it can only mean one thing… The man who escaped arrest after murdering her mother two years ago is back.

Each postcard has a similar message: You’re next Parekh.

As the post marks on the cards gradually get closer to Bradford, Nikki must do everything she can to protect her family and catch the killer before it’s too late.

But when human remains are found in a remote barn on the icy Yorkshire moors, Nikki’s attention is pulled away from her family. When a tattoo on the victim’s arm – the only means of identification – leads nowhere, the team have already met a dead end.

Will the team be able to make a breakthrough before someone else gets hurt, and can Nikki finally get justice for her mother’s tragic death?

Don’t miss the next utterly gripping crime thriller from the Queen of Northern Noir! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and JD Kirk will love this nail-biting read.

Readers love Liz Mistry!

‘Tense, suspenseful and unpredictable. I couldn’t put this book down, I really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a gripping read. I could feel my stomach muscles clench as I read, it was so good. Fast-paced right throughout. Best book in the series so far.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gritty and gruesome, the riveting story had me gripped from the first page.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A cracker of a read… I can’t fault this book, series or author – I love her writing style and she certainly knows how to connect with her readers… Roll on book 5 is what I say.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A crime thriller that is page turning, satisfying and will keep you guessing throughout. A brilliant book that was a joy to read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Loved it, loved it, loved it. This book has such a powerful storyline, you could really imagine it being real.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THREE MURDERS. ONE MISSING BOY. THE GAME IS JUST BEGINNING…

When a body is found at the edge of Chellow Dene reservoir Detective Nikki Parekh and DC Sajid Malik are quick to arrive.
 
This is the third murder in the space of a few weeks. Each murder has a completely different MO, but there is one common theme… all the victims are teenagers. The dead boy reminds Nikki of her nephew, and she feels more helpless than ever.
 
But then another boy goes missing. And this time his parents have been sent a threatening package too. The pattern is different again – is the killer just playing a game?

Can Nikki find the strength to uncover the shocking truth before the killer strikes again?

From the Queen of Northern Noir, comes another absolutely nail-biting crime thriller! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and Elly Griffiths will love this rip-roaring read!

Readers LOVE Blood Games!

‘Tense, suspenseful and unpredictable. I couldn’t put this book down, I really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a gripping read. I could feel my stomach muscles clench as I read, it was so good. Fast-paced right throughout. Best book in the series so far.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gritty and gruesome, the riveting story had me gripped from the first page.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A cracker of a read… I can’t fault this book, series or author – I love her writing style and she certainly knows how to connect with her readers… Roll on book 5 is what I say.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A crime thriller that is page turning, satisfying and will keep you guessing throughout. A brilliant book that was a joy to read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A brilliantly thought out, well researched plot and a wonderfully entertaining read. Loved it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow, a brilliant read. The best in the series.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a compulsive and dark read, I cannot wait to read more by Liz Mistry.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is Northern noir at its very best and wow! Brilliant! – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

THREE LETTERS. THREE MURDERS. THE CLOCK IS TICKING…

When the body of a homeless woman is found under Bradford’s railway arches, DS Nikki Parekh and her trusty partner DC Sajid Malik are on the case.

With little evidence, it’s impossible to make a breakthrough, and when Nikki receives a newspaper clipping taunting her about her lack of progress in catching the killer, she wonders if she has a personal link to the case.

When another seemingly unrelated body is discovered, Nikki receives another note. Someone is clearly trying to send her clues… but who?

And then a third body is found.

This time on Nikki’s old street, opposite the house she used to live in as a child. And there’s another message… underneath the victim’s body.

With nothing but the notes to connect the murders, Nikki must revisit the traumatic events of her childhood to work out her connection to the investigation.

But some memories are best left forgotten, and it’s going to take all Nikki’s inner strength to catch the killer…

Before they strike again.

The heart-stopping and totally addictive new crime thriller from Liz Mistry will keep you reading long into the night! Fans of Angela Marsons, Val McDermid and Rachel Abbott will love Dark Memories.

Readers LOVE Dark Memories:

‘A fast paced thrilling read that really hit the mark… a cracker of a book. She has created such a likeable, flawed, feisty character you are on her side right away… Loved this, just loved it’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

‘Northern Crime at its best… I cannot praise this book highly enough, it is gripping, dark, compulsive reading.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

‘I was so invested in the story that I found I had tears rolling down my face at times. A story of revenge, love, family and forgiveness. A stunning novel.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

‘An excellent novel in a first class series…the mix of work and home is seamlessly written and totally believable. Crime writing of the highest calibre.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

‘Another brilliant book by Liz Mistry.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

'Liz Mistry is a terrific crime writer who knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats and frantically turning the pages desperate to find out what happens next.' ★★★★★Bookish Jottings Blog

DI Gus McGuire Book 7

When the past unravels, all that’s left is death.

Lavender’s blue, dilly dilly,

When DI Gus McGuire is called out to the murder of a pregnant woman, the crime scene tells him that this killer is not only taunting them … he’s also just getting started.

Lavender’s green,

With ritualistic precision, the killer has placed a series of clues beneath the victim’s feet. Gus soon realises that these clues link back to his mother’s past as a child in foster care in Scotland.

When I am king, dilly dilly,

Troubled by his mum’s secrets, Gus is in a dark place. Side-lined from the main investigation, Gus works another murder, not realising that the two are linked and that the killer is closer than he realises … Dangerously close.

You shall be queen.

Then the killer begins to target people near to Gus. Angry and determined Gus races to unravel the past and catch this sadist before the loss is too much for him to bear.

The seventh gripping thriller in the DI Gus McGuire series, for fans of Angela Marsons, Val McDermid and LJ Ross.

Readers Love Unbound Ties

• 'Oh my life! Finished this ARC a short while ago and am literally stunned. This really has to be Liz’s best Gus to date.' ★★★★★Carrie Wakelin
  
• 'I wanted to write something profound and telling about Unbound Ties, but decided on....... Bloody fantastic read!!!!' ★★★★★ Lynne Jones
  
• 'Finished Unbound Ties! I tried to slow down my reading pace, because I didn’t want it to finish, but I couldn’t, it was too good. I loved it.' ★★★★★Anne Boland

Other books in the DI Gus McGuire series: Uncoiled Lies, Untainted Blood, Uncommon Cruelty, Unspoken Truths, Unseen Evil

The DS Nikki Parekh series: Last Request, Broken Silence, Dark Memories

‘A BRILLIANT edge of your seat book’ 5 stars, Netgalley reviewer

When Detective Felicity Springer is reported missing, the countdown to find her begins…

On her way home from a police training conference, Felicity notices something odd about the white van in front of her. A hand has punched through the car’s rear light and is frantically waving, trying to catch her attention.

Felicity dials 999 and calls it in. But whilst on the phone, she loses control of the car on the icy road, crashing straight into the vehicle ahead.

Pinned in the seat and unable to move, cold air suddenly hits her face. Someone has opened the passenger door… and they have a gun.

With Felicity missing and no knowledge of whether she is dead or alive, DS Nikki Parekh and DC Sajid Malik race to find their friend and colleague.

But Felicity was harbouring a terrible secret, and with her life now hanging in the balance, Nikki can only hope that someone will come forward and break the silence…

The next gripping crime thriller in the D.S. Nikki Parekh series, for fans of Angela Marsons and L.J. Ross!

Readers LOVE Broken Silence

‘Wow, what another cracker of a book…it's a twist and turn rollercoaster… Could not put it down until I finished it.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

‘An unputdownable and exciting read…This truly is an action packed crime thriller …I really can't recommend highly enough!’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

‘Engrossing, gripping, nail biting-hair splitting-action with pounding thrills along the way.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

‘…A real cracker, to say that it kept me up until the early hours would be a real understatement. Liz Mistry has a way of bringing the characters to life.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

‘The story is fast paced, gripping and tense all the way through…and I loved the characters especially Nikki , Saj and grumpy Archie’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see what would be revealed next…DS Nikki Parekh is fast becoming one of my favourite characters….’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

'Liz Mistry is a terrific crime writer who knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats and frantically turning the pages desperate to find out what happens next.' ★★★★★ Bookish jottings Blog

‘I hope there's more to come from DI Gus McGuire, in my view he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Alex Cross and Lincoln Rhyme’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader

‘Liz Mistry manages to produce books that are not just cracking reads but also a social commentary on life.’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader

D.I. Gus McGuire Book 2

Secrets from the grave can come back to haunt you …

DI Gus McGuire and the team are back and have their work cut out. 

What links murdered sex workers, a turf war, unease on the streets and a long forgotten murder?

A serial killer targeting sex workers and a turf war between local gangsters takes the investigation into Bradford’s Immigrant communities where tensions run high. Murmurs about a violent gangster ripple through the communities …

Who is The Old Man?

Nobody knows his true identity, but everyone is terrified of him and nobody is talking.

Will McGuire and his team get the answers they want or is the uncomfortable truth much closer to home?

It seems that past mistakes have an impact not just on the dead, but on the living too …

Readers Love Uncoiled Lies

• ‘I enjoyed the ethnic mix and the well constructed story.’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader
  
• ‘Uncoiled Lies is just brilliant. The author manages to bring something different to the table through her books.’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader
  
• ‘Totally gripping and adrenaline pushing this is a brilliant read’ ★★★★★Reading Addict
  
• ‘I absolutely love the character of Gus, he is real, he is funny, he is doggedly persistent, he is complex, he is completely human.’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader
  
• ‘Liz tells a story and makes the characters, places and plot come alive. More please’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader‘
  
• 'The book is so good that superlatives are not enough, buy this book, you'll be pleased you did!!!’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader
  

Other books in the DI Gus McGuire series: Unquiet Souls, Untainted Blood, Uncommon Cruelty, Unspoken Truths, Unseen Evil, Unbound Ties

The DS Nikki Parekh series: Last Request, Broken Silence, Dark Memories

'Liz Mistry is a terrific crime writer who knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats and frantically turning the pages desperate to find out what happens next.' ★★★★★ Bookish Jottings Blog

‘I hope there's more to come from DI Gus McGuire, in my view he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Alex Cross and Lincoln Rhyme’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader

'Liz Mistry manages to produce books that are not just cracking reads but also a social commentary on life.’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader

D.I. Gus McGuire Book 5: Unspoken Truths

Intrigue, Espionage, Murder

DI Gus McGuire and his team navigate a complex web of intrigue, espionage, and murder.

In Bradford, Manchester and on Saddleworth Moor, Gus is pushed to his physical and psychological limits. First, a train between Manchester and Bradford is deliberately derailed by a vehicle carrying drugs, then a woman’s tortured body is discovered in Keighley.

But when Gus’ brother-in-law goes missing, the investigation becomes personal.

As he battles against the storms of the Beast from the East, Gus must uncover the links between the crimes as well as the reason behind the disappearance of his brother in law.

With the body count increasing, Gus sets his team loose on the Dark Web but how will Gus react when he discovers that things are not as they seem?

Meanwhile, DS Alice Cooper faces extreme danger in prison and, as the evidence mounts against her, Gus and his team’s loyalties are pushed to the limit.

Can Gus stop the blueprint for a deadly bioweapon from falling into the wrong hands?

Can he solve a series of murders and track down a psychotic killer?

Never before has Gus faced a test as demanding as this….

Readers Love Unspoken Truths:

• 'Reading Unspoken Truths felt very much like riding on a very scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with more twists and turns than you would find on a ‘Snakes & Ladders’ board.’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader
• ‘Unspoken Truths has everything, espionage, intrigue and murder, and it is so cleverly written with twists and turns.’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader
• ‘Clever, intricate and at times brutal, that sucked me in to the lives of every character, good and bad. I loved the way they all entwined, and as the story unfolded so did the mystery.’ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader
• ‘Intricate and topical plotlines and such brilliantly drawn characters that suck the reader into their lives . I literally couldn't put it down til the last suspense filled page ‘ ★★★★★ Amazon Reader
• ‘Unspoken Truths is a brilliant piece of crime fiction which is unflinchingly brutal at times with so many twists and turns that will have you gripped from beginning to end.

'Liz Mistry is a terrific crime writer who knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats and frantically turning the pages desperate to find out what happens next.'★★★★★ Bookish Jottings Blog

‘I hope there's more to come from DI Gus McGuire, in my view he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Alex Cross and Lincoln Rhyme’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader

‘Liz Mistry manages to produce books that are not just cracking reads but also a social commentary on life.’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader

D.I. Gus McGuire Book 3: Untainted Blood

Is Blood Thicker Than Water?

In a city that is already volatile, tensions mount after a Tory MP in Bradford Central is discredited leaving the door open for the extreme right-wing candidate, Graeme Weston, to stand in the resultant by-election. 

But is Weston the man he appears to be?

However, Graeme Weston is not what he appears to be and with secrets jeopardising his political career, he must tread very carefully.

But evil stalks the streets in more ways than one …

A serial killer with a racist agenda and a penchant for tattooing targets black and Asian men who lead alternative lifestyles and delivers his own form of torture.

 Are the murders linked to the political scandals or is there another motive behind them? 

As DI Gus McGuire’s team close in, the deranged killer begins to unravel, the politician’s secrets start to slip out and, in an unexpected twist, the stakes are raised for Gus.

Readers Love Untainted Blood

• ‘Untainted Blood is yet another great book in an already gripping crime series. I have to admit to racing through the pages towards the end to what was an extremely satisfying climax.’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader
• Liz Mistry is an incredibly talented writer, her use of language and the overall construction of her books is excellent, resulting in a wonderfully woven tale containing all the necessary ingredients for a first class thriller/mystery.’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader
  
• ‘A dark, compelling tale which challenges the readers' perceptions in more ways than one!’★★★★★ Amazon Reader
  
• ‘A thoroughly entertaining, topical, and very hard hitting crime story’ ★★★★★Kindle Customer
  
• ‘Absolute cracker of a book ! Have read the first two and was unable to do much else until this was finished.’ ★★★★★Amazon Reader‘
  
• A hard-hitting and, at times, uncomfortable read. Full credit to Mistry for creating characters who, while utterly loathsome, are completely believable. A compelling and, sadly, all too credible story.