Graeme Hampton Knihy

Old crimes don't stay buried forever...It's high summer, and London sizzles in the grip of a heatwave. But when the body of young mother, Leanne Wyatt, is discovered in an East London park, the heat rises to boiling point for D.I. Matthew Denning. Under pressure to solve the case, and fast, he delves into Leanne's history and finds that she was close to some dangerous individuals - could one of them have taken her life in an angry rage? But when another woman is found dead in similar circumstances, Denning is forced to consider that a killer stalks the capital's streets.But when young, ambitious, D.S. Molly Fisher, discovers a horrifying link to these deaths and a killing spree in South London a decade ago - a terrifying summer where young women died at the hands of a psychopath the press dubbed 'The Bermondsey Ripper', the case is blown wide open. Anthony Ferguson is serving a life sentence for the crimes, so are these new deaths the result of a copycat killer - or did the police convict the wrong man? Whatever the case, Denning and Fisher need to stop a killer in his tracks - before he sets his sights on them.

When a homeless man is found dead in an abandoned tube station, DI Denning and DS Fisher are shocked to find out he has been brutally stabbed. Why would someone kill a vulnerable man. As they uncover the man's identity, more questions arise. Why are the victim's family so reluctant to help them find the answers? The squad finds one man willing to share what he knows, but when he is found dead, it's clear that someone will stop at nothing to hide their secrets. The dead men are owed justice and Denning and Fisher are determined to get it -- but can they find the killer before more blood is shed?

"A young father is stabbed to death on his front doorstep in East London. Kieran Judd was a well-liked sports coach and family man, so why would he be targeted for such a brutal death? D.I. Matthew Denning and D.S. Molly Fisher are quickly thrown into an investigation with no leads to follow ... and when the body of respectable schoolteacher Susan Elliot is discovered, her murder mirroring that of Kieran's, the case gets even more complex. Faced with two murders with no obvious motive, East London Met worry that a random serial killer stalks their streets. But as Denning and Fisher uncover a dark secret linking the two victims, they are sent spiralling into an investigation in which exposing the truth will bring them directly into the sights of a killer with nothing to lose..."--Publisher

5/5 Stars - "I did not see that ending coming!...it's a great thriller with some fun twists that will keep readers on their toes" (e) Book Nerd. All families have secrets... some are deadly. When D.I. Matthew Denning investigates a house fire in North London, he uncovers horrors beyond his expectations. Alongside D.S. Molly Fisher, he discovers the bodies of the Galloway family—Brian, Ellie, their children Simon and Amber, and 9-year-old Caleb—who were murdered before the fire. What begins as a routine investigation quickly shifts to a hunt for a faceless psychopath who has wiped out three generations with a shotgun. As Denning and Fisher delve deeper, they learn the Galloways harbored deadly secrets, prompting someone to kill to keep them hidden. This gripping detective novel set in London will captivate fans of Angela Marsons and Mark Billingham. Readers rave about its fast pace and clever twists, with many unable to guess the killer's identity. Praise highlights the engaging plot, well-crafted characters, and the tension that keeps readers hooked from start to finish. With its intriguing developments and satisfying conclusion, this is a must-read for crime fiction enthusiasts.

"As a murder detective in the Met Police, D.I. Matthew Denning is used to seeing the very worst of humanity. But when a young woman's body is discovered in an East London churchyard, her face obliterated by blows, he is plunged into his most shocking case yet. While the investigation discovers that victim Bryony Allen was hiding some dark secrets, nothing seems to warrant the violence that ended her life. Until Denning, along with D.S. Molly Fisher, uncovers a link between this murder and the disappearance of an undercover policeman investigating a high-level criminal gang, one that may be responsible for the deaths of two men found dead in a ritual execution in Kent. While the top brass want to suppress Denning's discovery, the team knows that the key to the case may lie in the actions of a rogue officer. And when his own boss, D.C.I. Liz McKenna, goes missing, the case becomes even more personal. Can Denning and Fisher get justice for Bryony's murder, while fighting through the wall of silence from the powers that be?"--Publisher

You can run... but death will always find you. A man is found on a North London street, fighting for life after a brutal beating. DI Matthew Denning and his team are called to track down the assailant, but the victim harbors secrets. Reported missing two decades ago, he is not the same man in the hospital bed. A visit to an East London flat reveals a victim with a slit throat, identified as former DCI Frank Buckfield, a notable figure in the Met police. Initially appearing unrelated, the two cases reveal connections that lead Denning and DS Molly Fisher into a web of silence surrounding dark crimes. As they pursue a killer bent on revenge, they confront a psychopath determined to protect their secrets. Can they uncover the truth before becoming the next victims? This gripping installment in the London crime series featuring Denning and Fisher is a must-read for fans of Angela Marsons, L.J. Ross, or Joy Ellis. Praise for the series highlights its fast-paced narrative, intricate plotting, and engaging twists that keep readers guessing until the end. The story promises a thrilling experience that captivates from start to finish, making it a brilliant and entertaining read.