Bøker av Matt Brolly

As the Summer Solstice nears, who will be the next target? A dark thriller from the bestselling author of the DI Louise Blackwell series.In a cave near Weston, potholers discover what they think are human remains. The bones are identified as belonging to Hugo Latchford, a boy who went missing a decade ago, and whose parents belonged to a quasi-religious cult masquerading as environmental activists. It's not long before rumours that he was sacrificed in a midsummer ritual resurface.Returning to duty from maternity leave, DI Louise Blackwell finds herself leading the investigation, soon discovering that Hugo's parents are still alive and the cult very much still active.As she begins to fathom the ghoulish depths of the group's pagan beliefs, new mother Louise is profoundly disturbed by the case. And with the Summer Solstice fast approaching, she's faced with the terrifying prospect that the group might be preparing for their next sacrifice...

El Descenso ¿Fueron empujados al límite, o lo sobrepasaron? En la tranquila ciudad costera de Weston-super-Mare, se descubre un cadáver al pie de un acantilado apenas unos meses después de una tragedia casi idéntica, y la inspectora Louise Blackwell no puede creer que sea una coincidencia. Cerca del cuerpo, descubre una nota que coincide con la encontrada junto al primero: La muerte no es el final. Louise está segura de que detrás de estos actos desesperados alguien está moviendo los hilos, pero ¿cuántos más se precipitarán a la muerte antes de que ella pueda descubrir quién y por qué? En su lucha por mantenerse centrada bajo la presión de la desaparición de su hermano y su hija, Louise consigue un avance muy necesario cuando una tercera tragedia apunta a la implicación de un carismático líder de una secta. El sospechoso está en su punto de mira, pero él sabe que ella está detrás de él... Con pocas pruebas y con el recuento de cadáveres en aumento, ¿podrá Louise interceptar su misión mortal o se habrá enfrentado a un enemigo imbatible?

"Four cities, four killers, four murders. The Alliance is just getting started. When four unconnected serial killers simultaneously commit identical murders across four different US cities, FBI Special Agent Shannon Wallace faces an unprecedented threat -- a cooperative of killers working in unison. Each homicide is witnessed by a survivor, and now these lucky ones need to decide how to tell their stories to the world. Their posts about the horrific murders create a media storm and a new term is soon coined for the The Alliance. As they recruit new killers into their ranks and more innocent people linked to the initial murders are killed it becomes clear that Wallace is facing an unprecedented threat -- a deadly alliance formed to terrorize the nation with coordinated strikes. With the killers always one step ahead, the very fabric of society threatens to unravel and Wallace faces a battle to decipher The Alliance's endgame before they dismantle civilization city by city. In a desperate race against time, can Wallace uncover the members and motives of the Alliance and end their reign of terror before more victims wind up dead."--Page 4 of cover.

Accident? Dangerous game gone wrong? Or murder? DI Blackwell faces her toughest case yet.When the body of a young woman is discovered in a shipping container in Bristol, the police suspect she was an illegal immigrant whose death was a tragic accident. But their theory is shot down by two pieces of evidence: the container was due to ship out, not in; and, even more sinister, a video camera with a live feed was filming her from a hidden compartment.Someone watched her die. Slowly.DI Louise Blackwell is ten weeks pregnant, a fact she has largely kept to herself, and between bouts of morning sickness she now has a murder to investigate. While the docks offer few other clues, the discovery of more live feeds convinces Blackwell that there are other trapped women...and that some of them are still alive.As she scours historic missing-persons cases looking for a pattern to the abductions, Blackwell finds herself in a race against time to uncover the voyeuristic killer's motive and stop any more women becoming caught in the cruel and deadly game. But with every step being closely monitored, can she outwit a murderer whose method means staying hidden?

Brutal attacks. A sinister conspiracy. Time is running out.In the quiet seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, a man is found unconscious on the beach with a strange symbol carved into his skin. The victim--a local drug addict--has no recollection of who attacked him or how he got there.The sleepy coastal community is sent into shock. And when another victim branded with the same vicious mark dies from his wounds, DI Louise Blackwell realises she is dealing with a sadistic serial killer.But why is the twisted attacker targeting Weston's most vulnerable people? And what is the meaning behind the mysterious symbol? Still struggling to overcome her own demons in the wake of her brother's death, Blackwell must stay one step ahead of both the killer and corrupt DCI Finch, whose meddling in the investigation makes her more determined than ever to bring him down for good.As the body count rises, and her feud with Finch puts her own life in danger, Blackwell faces a race against time to discover the dark crime that unites the victims and put an end to the carnage--before someone puts an end to her.

Were they pushed to the edge--or over it?In the quiet coastal town of Weston-super-Mare, a body is discovered at the foot of a cliff just months after a near-identical tragedy--and Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell can't believe it could be a coincidence.Next to the body, she discovers a note that echoes one found beside the first: Death is not the end. Louise is certain that behind these desperate acts someone is pulling the strings, but how many more will plunge to their demise before she can find out who--and why?Struggling to stay focused under the strain of her troubled brother's disappearance with his young daughter, Louise hits a much-needed breakthrough when a third tragedy points to the involvement of a charismatic cult leader. The suspect is within her sights, but he knows she's on to him...Short on proof and with the body count rising, can Louise intercept his deadly mission--or has she taken on an unbeatable foe?

An Amazon Charts bestseller.In a small town full of secrets, everyone's a suspect.When a body is discovered, bled dry on a beach, the sleepy seaside town of Weston-super-Mare wakes up to a nightmare. For Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell, recently transferred to the town she last saw as a child, it's her first case on the job.The victim--Veronica Lloyd, an elderly volunteer at a local church--has puncture wounds to her hands. When a priest is found killed in a nearby church in a similarly grisly condition, it becomes clear that Blackwell is dealing with a righteous and bloody murderer. But the victims aren't random. The killer has a vendetta and is hell-bent on exacting twisted revenge for a dark secret dating back years--and there are more murders planned.As the body count rises, Blackwell faces a race against time to solve the mystery of the murderer's identity and put an end to the carnage. She thought she knew Weston, but the town holds more secrets than she'd ever have imagined. Who can she trust and who knows more than they are letting on?She must discover the crimes that unite the victims--before it's too late.

A fast-paced crime-thriller, full of chilling twists, turns and grisly surprises, Matt Brolly's Dead Lucky will have you gripped from beginning to end!DCI Michael Lambert is back...When a woman is murdered, the twisted killer forcing her husband to watch her slow and painful death, DCI Michael Lambert knows that his next case might be his toughest yet.And when a second set of killings are discovered, with exactly the same MO, the race is on the find the lethal sociopath before he strikes again.But Lambert never expected to receive an anonymous call from the killer. This time, it's personal: if Lambert doesn't find the murderer soon, his own loved ones will be next...The gripping second novel in a thrilling new crime series by Matt Brolly. Perfect for fans of Tony Parsons, Lee Child and Angela Marsons.Praise for Dead Lucky:'One of my books of the year... I was blown away by Mr Brolly's plotting and gripping writing style.' - Elaine (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)'An extraordinary fast-paced, tense thriller, taking the reader on an suspense filled journey with so many twist and turns it is a stupendous, emotional roller coaster ride!' - SplashesIntoBooks'I was Dead Impressed with the fast paced plot; Dead Curious about who The Watcher was; Dead Impressed the author managed to fool me; Dead Surprised when the killer was revealed and felt the ending was...well...Dead Perfect!' - CrimeBookJunkie'A must read for all lovers of crime books' - CrimeBookLover'Fantastic stuff. A must read for any lovers of crime. Matt Brolly has a cracking series on his hands. ' - NorthernCrime'A very engrossing police procedural that held my interest and kept me at the edge of my seat.' - Relax and Read Reviews

Gritty, complex and effortlessly chilling, Brolly's Dead Eyed is a grisly crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.DCI Michael Lambert thought he'd closed his last case...Yet when he's passed a file detailing a particularly gruesome murder, Michael knows that this is no ordinary killer at work.The removal of the victim's eyes and the Latin inscription carved into the chest is the chilling calling-card of the 'soul jacker': a cold-blooded murderer who struck close to Michael once before, twenty-five years ago.Now the long-buried case is being re-opened, and Michael is determined to use his inside knowledge to finally bring the killer to justice. But as the body count rises, Michael realises that his own links to the victims could mean that he is next on the killer's list...The gripping first novel in a thrilling new crime series by Matt Brolly. Perfect for fans of Tony Parsons, Lee Child and Angela Marsons.Praise for Matt Brolly'I would never have guessed that this is a debut novel...Dead Eyed is such an enjoyable read. Tense, dark and with quite a grip, I can't wait for the next.' For Winter Nights - A Bookish Blog (Top 500 Amazon Reviewer)'Matt Brolly is a new star in the making...a very polished first novel and definitely deserves a wide audience.' Elaine (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)'Dead Eyed is a very engaging and absorbing read... I will certainly be on the lookout for more books by this promising, talented author.' Relax and Read Reviews'Action packed, dramatic and addictive...an unputdownable read.' Portybelle 'WOW - what a brilliant debut novel! A tense crime thriller with a fast paced plot that is full of twists, turns and surprises - a story that keeps the reader engrossed to the very end.' Splashes Into Books'One word for this - riveting. Fast paced, full of twisty goodness, a well-drawn and intriguing main protagonist and a well-constructed and horrifically addictive storyline.' Liz Loves Books