Whitby Toll: The Bell Rings... but For Whom?

DCI Finnegan Yorkshire Crime #4

by Ely North

When a police officer is gunned down in cold blood, and left on life support, DCI Finnegan and his right-hand man, DS Stoker, are in no mood to tread lightly. With emotions running high, and Finnegan’s brightest officer, DI Kumar, suspended pending an external investigation, the unprovoked shooting is proving baffling. While Finnegan and Stoker lean on old-fashioned methods to solve the case, DI Kumar uses her intuition to uncover a neo-Nazi link leading to stolen WWII relics. The three officers must hunt for the unknown assassin to unravel a mysterious web of lies involving a jeweller, a retired history professor, and a Lord of the Manor. As the bells of Whitby toll, signifying a tragic event, a killer lurks in the shadows with murderous intent. Can they track him down before he kills again? Or will he slip through the net? And… what turns a good man bad? Start reading today and enter the brooding atmosphere of a North Yorkshire, whodunnit, crime thriller! Book 4 in the DCI Finnegan Yorkshire Crime Thriller Series.

Genres: Audiobook

416 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 27, 2023

About the author

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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

[Karen Wrobel · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. This book is a good procedural. The plot is interesting, but unfortunately, unlike the last book (where ALL the characters were part of the story), we’re now back to all Prisha, all the time. I’m not sure what the author was thinking when he wrote this character, but if ‘insufferable, condescending, arrogant piece of work’ was his goal, then he hit the nail on the head. I’ve got the next two, but it’s time to take a break from the series, and possibly pick it up later. Disappointing.

[A D MYERTHALL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whitby Toll the bell rings.

This book was really good and I loved the characters the story and the banter. One particular chapter made me cry as it was so well written. I can't wait to read the next book. Ely North is a top author who deserves more recognition.

[June Richland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving all these books. They're set in my part of the country. Quite a complex story towards the end and did get a bit lost with who was who at one point but really enjoyed it. Love the characters. Very bitter sweet story. On to the next book in the series now!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A freebie on Kindle Unlimited.

In Whitby with Frank and the team. They are trying to find the person who shot Cartwright.

Really enjoyed this one. Yes it's a bit daft at times and the humour can be eye-rolling but it was a solid and fast-paced story.

Just needs an edit.

[Glyn Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

This no 4 in the series and carries on from book3 with an investigation into cartwrights death, we have prisha to the forefront in this case and frank is in the background. So get out and buy the book and ENJOY.

[Michael Swain · Rating 4 out of 5]

So book 4 of a very entertaining series.
These books are getting better and better
Looking forward to number 5

[mrs lisa middleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story keeps on rolling along

The story carries on at a fair rate, getting more connection with the characters with every book, just what will happen next??

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big case

Franks team takes a loss and struggles finding the murderer. Well thought out and works great as a copper case. As always plenty of proper English smut

[Douglas Law · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another strong 4 for this 4th episode in this Yorkshire Crime series.

[Linda Woodley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very sad story losing the detective, I cried reading it,plenty of action
I hope Zak doesn't get dude tracked after killing ghe killer it will spoil the rest of the series

[Roxanne Rampage · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this but not sure why they are DCI Frank Finnegan books when Prisha seems to take centre stage with everything.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

another page turner

Interesting story and how it weaved it way to the end. A good read and the usual good workings out of Prisha. Off for book 5

[M R B Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

Prisha witnesses Cartwright murder. The search for the murderer results in links to another case and a dodgy antique dealer.