Only the Dead

ONLY THE DEAD: the first part in an explosive new crime series

Meet DCI Cyril Bennett, a man with a passion for manners and efficiency, as well as an eye for the ladies. His partner, DS David Owen, is naïve and untidy but keen. Together they make a formidable pair.

When the discovery of two infants’ bodies is made at a Teacher Training College, Bennett and Owen are given the case. Soon a number of suspects are identified.

At the same time, a killer is on the loose staging attacks using sulphur mustard.

Is there a link between the infants’ bodies and the sulphur mustard attacks? 

Do the answers lie in the past or the present?

Bennett and Owen must work together to bring to justice a killer with revenge on his mind.

What the readers say:

"Beautifully written, this debut novel is a masterclass in tension. This is a perfect thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat." Betsy Reavley, Best-Selling Author

"totally riveting and... thought provoking" Sarah Hardy, ByTheLetterBookReviews

This book was previously published as Keen as Mustard. It is an explosive crime novel which will appeal to fans of Ian Rankin, Robert Bryndza, Mel Sherratt and Mark Billingham.

Also available from the DCI Cyril Bennett Harrogate Crime Series:

Book 2: Hell's Gate

Coming Soon:

Book 3: Flesh Evidence 

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