Judgement on the Peaks

In the brooding alleys of Leek, Detective Jessica Ryan unearths the towns dark past when a homeless man is discovered brutally stoned to death in a ritualistic style murder; the crime scene adorned with biblical messages, thrusting Jess into a gritty investigation.

The echoes of his murder reverberate through the derelict St. John the Evangelist church, revealing a tapestry of revenge, betrayal, and fanaticism that transcends time.

As Jess delves into shadows, she stumbles upon a relentless present-day killer with a chilling connection to and abandoned children’s home.

Haunted by a Priests chilling confession diary, the uncooperative homeless community, and a drop-in centre run by the secretive Catholic Church, Jess races against time to uncover the truth about three decades of child abuse - can she find the killer before another victim is sacrificed in God’s name.

Dive into the heart of darkness where ritualistic murders, biblical messages, and a relentless killer converge in a prequel with unexpected twists. Every revelation peels back layers, opening new chapters of suspense and danger.

Judgement on the Peaks is the latest crime thriller from J.F. Burgess , the British author of the top-selling Detective Tom Blake murder mystery series , and is perfect for fans of Priscilla Masters, Mel Sherratt, LJ Ross, Joy Ellis, Rachel McClean, and Simon McCleave.

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DETECTIVE JESSICA RYAN MURDER MYSTERY SERIES

JUDGEMENT ON THE PEAKS

Book 2: KILLER ON THE PEAKS

Book 3: TAKEN ON THE PEAKS

Book 4: 'TBA'