DCI Finnegan Series

DCI Finnegan Yorkshire Crime #1-3

by Ely North

Enter the world of DCI Frank Finnegan and his team of stalwart police officers.A murder, mystery, crime thriller series set in the rugged and atmospheric landscape of North Yorkshire.Book 1 – Black an unsolved murder; a string of armed robberies on petrol stations, and two teenage girls who go missing from a deserted beach in broad daylight. As DCI Finnegan and his team unravel the different mysteries, they eventually conclude there could be a link between them… but what?Book 2 – Jawbone when a local schoolteacher is discovered tied to a rock off the coast of Whitby, DCI Finnegan and his team realise the brutal killing is designed to send a message. But to whom? As the body count rises, Finnegan knows he’s hunting for a pair of ruthless killers. When DI Kumar, one of his top officers, disappears while escorting a suspect back to Whitby, it appears the hunters have become the hunted.Book 3 – Vertigo after an elderly hiker fails to return home after a weekend walking trip in the Yorkshire Dales, it’s initially treated as a missing persons case. But DCI Finnegan thinks something is not quite right and puts his brightest officer, DI Kumar, onto the investigation. Meanwhile DS Stoker is undercover on a drugs operation in the company of a disagreeable detective sergeant seconded from Police Scotland. As both cases intersect, Frank and his team realise there’s something rotten in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.If you enjoy gritty crime dramas, such as Happy Valley, Line Of Duty, and Luther, then check this series out. Checkout the boxset containing books 1 - 3 in these intoxicating, page-turning Yorkshire crime thrillers!

828 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 5, 2023

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Ely North is the bestselling author of the DCI Finnegan Yorkshire Crime Thriller series—gritty, gripping, contemporary British police procedurals set against the haunting beauty of Whitby, the North York Moors, surrounding coastal villages, and the majestic Yorkshire Dales.

Leading the charge is DCI Frank Finnegan—a sharp-witted, old-school detective with Irish-Welsh roots and a Yorkshire tongue. With his dry humour and “never back down” attitude, Finnegan is a fan favourite: “a good policeman and a great character.” He’s flanked by DS Zac Stoker, known for his blunt honesty and dogged loyalty, and DI Prisha Kumar, a smart, modern counterbalance to Finnegan’s old-fashioned methods. Their camaraderie—and the occasional clash—gives the series heart as well as edge.

Since its 2022 debut, Ely North’s series has captivated readers worldwide, earning over 33 million Kindle Unlimited page reads, with Black Nab alone topping 5 million.

North’s storytelling blends “twists and turns that keep you guessing” with authentic characters and a strong sense of place.

One reviewer called it “as addictive as anything by Ann Cleeves,” while another said, “Ely North is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.” Perfect for fans of Dervla McTiernan, Peter Robinson, and Joy Ellis.

Ely North’s novels offer crime fiction with atmosphere, dark secrets, and the occasional laugh in the face of murder.

The DCI Finnegan series is set to continue for many more books to come.

Reviews

[Jane Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

An OK read

I felt that there was too much use of the word yells in the dialogue, especially where people would normally just speak forcefully. Very irritating. The plots were too easily solved and the police were weirdly informal with each other. The awfulness of the Scottish character in the last book was unpleasant and unnecessary and a racial stereotype which detracted from the enjoyment of the story. I won’t be reading any more of this series, just glad it was free.

[Mary Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an excellent introduction to Frank Finnegan and his team. I really enjoyed all the 3 stories, all different but all quite engaging. I like the characters in the team. They are quite different but it works well. There's plenty of humour throughout and I enjoyed each of the stories. I will definitely read more in the series.

[christine arlott-clay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant collection, engaging, and twisty too

Great characters and crimes..one of my favourite moments in book 2 are when Prisha, declined the offering Tiffany has created with a rolling pin....it makes sense when you read it..But I'm not going to spoil ANYTHING for you. ...enjoy

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

good collection of books

Read 1,2 and 3 of to get 4.
Very good stories with twists I nearly got especially the last one. Nice to mee5 the team and the different police characters. Off to see what you left me hanging with in the next instalment

[Rhian Harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this series by chance and loved it.
Really lovely characters that you can relate to.
Luckily, I could read one after another and now I am starting the fourth book.

[Philip Garside · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging characters and well crafted plots. Best read as a trilogy.

[alex gills · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

[Mrs l rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping and emotional

I love detective novels but his gives inside into all the main players
I knew it was Lewis.
But if you like police dramas you will like this one.

[glenn marsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

DCI Finnegan

Loved these books set in Whitby. DCI Finnegan is an old school copper who had me laughing out loud at some of his sayings. I recommend these books

[Denise Brennecke · Rating 5 out of 5]

riveting series

Each of the stories intertwine and lead to a sad ending. Can’t wait for the next series to come with more adventures.

[Jim Suarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ely North spins good tales!

He's not Michael Connelly but he gets you close to the characters. They are likable and real. Definitely not a waste of time! Keep it up Ely.

[Tony Docherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sci Finnegan

Excellent read ,very good characters, one story leads to the next. Certainly worth looking at more books written by this author