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DCI Harry Grimm #16
Dark Harvest
Victims lost after a storm sweeps the moors. A distracting flood of fans and journalists. Is he tracking down a tragic accident or gruesome murder?
Harry Grimm views change with a wary eye. But as the usually steadfast boss struggles with upheavals among his team, he answers a call about a suspiciously abandoned camper. And he soon discovers its owners are a newlywed couple whose lottery winnings have earned them an obsessive stalker.
Using the pair’s social media posts to retrace their steps, Harry uncovers a makeshift camp with disturbing photos. Yet when one of his team disappears while out following a hunch, the seasoned DCI fears the body count could rise to three.
Can he execute a rescue mission before cameras click on a horrifying scene?
Harry Grimm views change with a wary eye. But as the usually steadfast boss struggles with upheavals among his team, he answers a call about a suspiciously abandoned camper. And he soon discovers its owners are a newlywed couple whose lottery winnings have earned them an obsessive stalker.
Using the pair’s social media posts to retrace their steps, Harry uncovers a makeshift camp with disturbing photos. Yet when one of his team disappears while out following a hunch, the seasoned DCI fears the body count could rise to three.
Can he execute a rescue mission before cameras click on a horrifying scene?
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2023
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December 5, 2023
Dark Harvest by David J Gatward
Dark Harvest by David J Gatward is book 16 in the DCI Harry Grimm crime thrillers series and it is an excellent read. The book centres on a missing young married couple, who have also won the lottery.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I also enjoyed reading about Harry and his police team and how they work together with every new crime that confronts them.
Highly recommended
Dark Harvest by David J Gatward is book 16 in the DCI Harry Grimm crime thrillers series and it is an excellent read. The book centres on a missing young married couple, who have also won the lottery.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I also enjoyed reading about Harry and his police team and how they work together with every new crime that confronts them.
Highly recommended
April 7, 2024
Book 16 in the Harry Grimm series is a treat a minute.
I adore Grimm and his crew, have read the series in order and it is great following all the characters and how they and their lives develop.
David J Gatward writes engaging and well-developed stories.
This book centres around a young couple who have won the lottery and become famous. They are going off the beaten track travelling when they disappear. The story takes you on quite a journey with Grimm and his team working against the clock to find them.
Really great read, highly recommend the series.
Happy Reading.
I adore Grimm and his crew, have read the series in order and it is great following all the characters and how they and their lives develop.
David J Gatward writes engaging and well-developed stories.
This book centres around a young couple who have won the lottery and become famous. They are going off the beaten track travelling when they disappear. The story takes you on quite a journey with Grimm and his team working against the clock to find them.
Really great read, highly recommend the series.
Happy Reading.
May 19, 2024
Dark Harvest is book 16 in the DCI Harry Grimm series by David J. Gatward. Constable Jadyn Osk called DCI Harry Grimm to an abandoned Campervan in an isolated area of the Yorkshire Dales. When DCI Harry Grimm realised the owners, two young newlyweds, were missing, it became a race to find them. Will this case cause DCI Harry Grimm to lose one of his teams? The readers of Dark Harvest will continue to follow DCI Harry Grimm to discover what happens.
While reading this book, I remembered that I had to do my housework when I read the last page. I enjoyed how David J. Gatward takes me on a journey with his characters, which helps me engage with his stories, and Dark Harvest did not disappoint. I love David J. Gatward's portrayal of his characters and how they interact throughout this book. Dark Harvest is well-written and researched. I like David J. Gatward's description of the settings of Dark Harvest, which allowed me to imagine being part of the book's plot.
Dark Harvest readers will understand the role of a Media liaison officer in law enforcement and the pros and cons of social media in law enforcement investigations.
I recommend this book.
While reading this book, I remembered that I had to do my housework when I read the last page. I enjoyed how David J. Gatward takes me on a journey with his characters, which helps me engage with his stories, and Dark Harvest did not disappoint. I love David J. Gatward's portrayal of his characters and how they interact throughout this book. Dark Harvest is well-written and researched. I like David J. Gatward's description of the settings of Dark Harvest, which allowed me to imagine being part of the book's plot.
Dark Harvest readers will understand the role of a Media liaison officer in law enforcement and the pros and cons of social media in law enforcement investigations.
I recommend this book.
December 9, 2023
About Grimm
This is just another great story from Gatward,,I have read hundreds of books ,I have at least ten favorite authors,, I added David J Gatward after reading book two ,I fell in love with Harry Grimm ,and all his crew of officers! Every book is written well, keeps you wanting o read more! I recommend you start with book one and you will be hooked too! Happy reading ,really good stories,each one of his books.
This is just another great story from Gatward,,I have read hundreds of books ,I have at least ten favorite authors,, I added David J Gatward after reading book two ,I fell in love with Harry Grimm ,and all his crew of officers! Every book is written well, keeps you wanting o read more! I recommend you start with book one and you will be hooked too! Happy reading ,really good stories,each one of his books.
December 12, 2023
I listened to the audible version of this book.
Another brilliant episode in this outstanding series. Great characters and a well developed story which keeps the listener on the edge of their seat. Aubrey Parsons once again excels with his narration. Highly Recommended.
Another brilliant episode in this outstanding series. Great characters and a well developed story which keeps the listener on the edge of their seat. Aubrey Parsons once again excels with his narration. Highly Recommended.
December 14, 2023
i normally like this series, but I felt this plot and the overall writing were below par for Gatward. The detectives seemed to be brain dead, and the plot was (IMHO) too farfetched.
January 16, 2024
Like the title suggests, this book was “ darker “ than the others in this fine series. It was not the best that this author has to offer. The story itself was a little far fetched and not that interesting to me. Hope for a better one to come .
December 23, 2023
Spoilers!!
Spoilers - I really enjoy this series but this book was just OK. Good story but when someone in the town/area appears so many times during the story, you just know that they’re involved somehow. There were also other little clues that were easy to pick up on which pointed you in the direction of who was involved in the kidnapping of the married couple. Also, there was an issue with the camper van that the married couple was using and where they found it and how poorly it was set up. Once it became obvious that it was moved to that location, it should not have taken Grimm very long to figure out that someone was trying to steer them away from where it was previously. Anyway, this book was not even close to the best one in the series. Nevertheless, I will get the next one when it comes out. The story was enjoyable, but predictable.
Spoilers - I really enjoy this series but this book was just OK. Good story but when someone in the town/area appears so many times during the story, you just know that they’re involved somehow. There were also other little clues that were easy to pick up on which pointed you in the direction of who was involved in the kidnapping of the married couple. Also, there was an issue with the camper van that the married couple was using and where they found it and how poorly it was set up. Once it became obvious that it was moved to that location, it should not have taken Grimm very long to figure out that someone was trying to steer them away from where it was previously. Anyway, this book was not even close to the best one in the series. Nevertheless, I will get the next one when it comes out. The story was enjoyable, but predictable.
January 17, 2024
This is an amazing series. Some books a bit better or worse than others but all worth the read!
November 19, 2024
In terms of suspense, this is one of the better novels in the series and also probably the darkest entry thus far, albeit certainly not the most believable one. The plot itself is mostly intriguing, mainly because the usual Wensleydale adoration takes a backseat while the focus is firmly on the case of a young celebrity couple having gone missing.
Sadly, the ending is somewhat disappointing. While the solutions to some of the previous cases were often very much on the nose, leading to the reader being way ahead of Harry and his team, this time it's the other way around. The solution comes out of nowhere, is frankly quite silly and barely has anything to do with the rest of the plot, making the culprit and what's actually going on impossible to guess.
Gatward also repeats some of the little annoyances of previous novels. There's a lot of grumbling about journalists, although this time around, Harry at least tries to work together with one. And as much as I like the members of Harry's team: If I were the lead investigator in a missing persons case and my subordinates started a guessing game or flatout refused to give me a straight answer ("You'll have to see for yourself...") every time I was asking for an update on what might very well be vital information, I would move said subordinates to traffic duty or see them removed from the force post haste.
That being said, despite some grievances, this was still a somewhat entertaining thriller, although the fact that David J. Gatward has written 16 novels within less than four years is beginning to show, and not in a good way.
Sadly, the ending is somewhat disappointing. While the solutions to some of the previous cases were often very much on the nose, leading to the reader being way ahead of Harry and his team, this time it's the other way around. The solution comes out of nowhere, is frankly quite silly and barely has anything to do with the rest of the plot, making the culprit and what's actually going on impossible to guess.
Gatward also repeats some of the little annoyances of previous novels. There's a lot of grumbling about journalists, although this time around, Harry at least tries to work together with one. And as much as I like the members of Harry's team: If I were the lead investigator in a missing persons case and my subordinates started a guessing game or flatout refused to give me a straight answer ("You'll have to see for yourself...") every time I was asking for an update on what might very well be vital information, I would move said subordinates to traffic duty or see them removed from the force post haste.
That being said, despite some grievances, this was still a somewhat entertaining thriller, although the fact that David J. Gatward has written 16 novels within less than four years is beginning to show, and not in a good way.
December 2, 2023
not his best
This book gives the phrase “ jumping the shark “ new life. Please go back to believable plots. I love Harry but not torture and cult plot lines.
This book gives the phrase “ jumping the shark “ new life. Please go back to believable plots. I love Harry but not torture and cult plot lines.
December 31, 2024
This series is one of my favourite finds of the year. To say that I am invested is a severe understatement. Harry Grimm is one of those characters that you cannot help but fall in love with. Despite his spiky, ornery demeanour, he is just misunderstood. He believes that he is Grimm by name and grim by nature, but that could not be further from the truth. An army veteran (medical discharge) he joins the force in Bristol, however, his maverick attitude and lack of rule abiding soon has him sent to "coventry" out of sight, out of mind. He is seconded to the Dales, as far from his comfort zone as possible. However, the Dales are magical, and Harry soon becomes to love it there, including the Wensleydale on fruit cake. Each book is fabulously written, the characters are amazing and you cannot help but fall in love with them and the Dales. One of my favourite series.
January 24, 2025
This is the 16th book in the series. When a celebrity couple who won the lottery go missing, Harry and his team have to find them and fast. The task is complicated by the fact that two seemed to report all their adventures online. So, when they just vanish, there's a media frenzy. That does not help or make Harry happy.
I still like the characters in the series. They're the stars of the book and why I keep reading the series. However, this particular book has two major flaws for me. One, I don't like the sections in the point of the view of the victims. They are too graphic and read more like horror than mystery. Two, the ending was beyond far fetched.
However, as usual the process of reading about Harry's life and all the details happening with the rest of his team are interesting.
I still like the characters in the series. They're the stars of the book and why I keep reading the series. However, this particular book has two major flaws for me. One, I don't like the sections in the point of the view of the victims. They are too graphic and read more like horror than mystery. Two, the ending was beyond far fetched.
However, as usual the process of reading about Harry's life and all the details happening with the rest of his team are interesting.
December 1, 2023
Dark Harvest
Excellent, well written story with sympathetic characters and a believable plot.
The constant heavy rain underscores the darkness of the search for a missing couple who had recently won the lottery for several million dollars. It is, however, more than merely a kidnapping, brutal as it is. The story ties in love of the countryside with the twisted machinations of those who go too far in their worship of pagan rituals., and a belief that past events, no matter how long ago, can be usefully applied to the present. Madness, of course, but very carefully concealed madness, which gives the ending of the story an unexpected twist.
Strongly recommended for fans of well written detective fiction.
Excellent, well written story with sympathetic characters and a believable plot.
The constant heavy rain underscores the darkness of the search for a missing couple who had recently won the lottery for several million dollars. It is, however, more than merely a kidnapping, brutal as it is. The story ties in love of the countryside with the twisted machinations of those who go too far in their worship of pagan rituals., and a belief that past events, no matter how long ago, can be usefully applied to the present. Madness, of course, but very carefully concealed madness, which gives the ending of the story an unexpected twist.
Strongly recommended for fans of well written detective fiction.
January 22, 2024
As always mr gatward never lets you down, been reading his books after reading jd kirks & alex smith all brill authors. Sorry back to this book as always takes you through every emotion its another fantastic read if you like crime books you most certainly wont be dissapointed, this book along with all his previous books are fantastic, books once you start reading cant put down. Grimm up North is his first book read it 1st and i promise you all you will be dying to read the next book and the rest. Brill characters great sense of humour DCI Grimm books are books you'll want to read & read again. Enjoy..
October 20, 2025
I really love this series but the author has this habit of making his detectives unable to grasp the concept of a clue. Like someone will try to lead them (in this book, Sowerby to Matt) to the conclusion that something about a scene isn’t right (in this book, staged) and they just don’t get it. We’re supposed to believe these are detectives at the top of their game but they can’t see the forest for the trees. It’s frustrating because I think the intention is to make the reader feel clever for working something out, but all it does is make the reader think these police officers are thick as shit. Unbelievably frustrating and I hope this author stops it.
January 10, 2024
This was another great addition to the DCI Grimm series. The pacing was a little slower than others in the series but that was fine. The main characters, that I've come to love and welcome into my home/mind, are on form and work wonderfully together. In a series this extensive it feels as though we are on a journey through key transitions; several characters are transitioning out while others are now playing larger roles. While I am invested in many characters this does helps to keep the series fresh. I am looking forward to reading where David Gatward takes me next.
December 9, 2023
Tour de Force
A grim and dark winter's tale indeed. A missing young couple in proper Yorkshire rainy weather and the team racing around trying to make sense of any clues to where they might be and who might be responsible for their disappearance. Grimm himself is facing a crossroads in his relationship and things seem bleak indeed. As usual, a terrific installment in this series.
A grim and dark winter's tale indeed. A missing young couple in proper Yorkshire rainy weather and the team racing around trying to make sense of any clues to where they might be and who might be responsible for their disappearance. Grimm himself is facing a crossroads in his relationship and things seem bleak indeed. As usual, a terrific installment in this series.
January 23, 2024
3.5 David Gatward's DCI Harry Grimm books are among my very favorites. While I can't deny being completely involved in this one as well, there were a number of times that I felt as if I should be giving advice to the team as they appeared to overlook things that should have clued them in. The conclusion was a bit weird, as well.
It won't matter that one book in this long series didn't work as well for me because I love the characters and the setting.
It won't matter that one book in this long series didn't work as well for me because I love the characters and the setting.
July 4, 2024
Reading the Grimm series is like kicking back with a cold Pimms Cup....delightful. Two social media darlings are missing in the Dales. Their camper is there, but something's not right especially the weather which is raining nearly the whole story...Harry and the team will have to work through lots of issues to solve this one....and of course there is the personal stories which keep developing...love the series.
December 16, 2025
Just finished reading Dark Harvest, book 16 in the DCI Harry Grimm series by David J Gatward. I’ve loved the Grimm series from the very first book & this latest tale is one of the best as the team are led through the twists & turns following the mystery disappearance of a celebrity’ couple. Every team member, including the brilliant new addition of Dave, lends their own individuality as the story unfolds. Now to start book 17.
December 2, 2023
another great Yorkshire tale
Once again the characters and locations become real. The author’s skill at describing not only the locations and atmosphere but also the character’s thoughts without loosing pace is seamless. A great read, I hope it’s not too long to wait until the next book comes along.
Once again the characters and locations become real. The author’s skill at describing not only the locations and atmosphere but also the character’s thoughts without loosing pace is seamless. A great read, I hope it’s not too long to wait until the next book comes along.
December 3, 2023
brilliant series
Read from book one you will fall in love with the characters, the drama, suspense and great descriptions of the dales. Now I have a yearning to visit that part of England. To add to the places we have visited on our two memorable trips there. I-love England and Scotland. Wish I had bern born there.
Read from book one you will fall in love with the characters, the drama, suspense and great descriptions of the dales. Now I have a yearning to visit that part of England. To add to the places we have visited on our two memorable trips there. I-love England and Scotland. Wish I had bern born there.
December 5, 2023
SIMPLY SUPERB!
Awe Dave you have smashed it yet again with your latest instalment of DCI Harry Grimm series. For me Dark Harvest is up there as one of my favourite. Fabulous story, lots of laugh out loud moments and a terrific conclusion. Keep 'em coming Dave, I just love to escape for a few hours and place myself in the Dales. Outstanding, thank you. BP Sheffield
Awe Dave you have smashed it yet again with your latest instalment of DCI Harry Grimm series. For me Dark Harvest is up there as one of my favourite. Fabulous story, lots of laugh out loud moments and a terrific conclusion. Keep 'em coming Dave, I just love to escape for a few hours and place myself in the Dales. Outstanding, thank you. BP Sheffield
December 9, 2023
This series keeps on giving! Wonderful story in a beautiful setting and with deeper insights into some of the leading characters, not to mention dry and wry humour. If you haven't read any Harry Grimm books start with no. 1 and follow his arrival into the Dales and how he develops. You won't regret it.
Julian Tremayne, Pocklington, East Yorkshire
Julian Tremayne, Pocklington, East Yorkshire
December 15, 2023
Totally Will Keep You On Edge
I have enjoyed every single Harry Grimm book written so far. The one where Jadyn is targeted by stupid racists almost had me in tears. But this one had me on the edge of my seat. There are puzzles and twists galore, and just when you think you know what’s happening, you’ll be wrong.
I have enjoyed every single Harry Grimm book written so far. The one where Jadyn is targeted by stupid racists almost had me in tears. But this one had me on the edge of my seat. There are puzzles and twists galore, and just when you think you know what’s happening, you’ll be wrong.
December 29, 2023
Good read
Dark Harvest is an interesting story with the usual well-developed characters readers of the DCI Harry Grimm series expect: thorough investigators, loyal, intelligent and hard working friends with a goid sense if humor. It also paints a lovely picture of Wensleydale. A truest enjoyable read with twists a turns of a goid plot
Dark Harvest is an interesting story with the usual well-developed characters readers of the DCI Harry Grimm series expect: thorough investigators, loyal, intelligent and hard working friends with a goid sense if humor. It also paints a lovely picture of Wensleydale. A truest enjoyable read with twists a turns of a goid plot
December 29, 2023
Reading a DCI Harry Grimm book is like meeting with old friends. The team are so dear to my heart, by now, I actually miss them when a book finishes.
The plot is well developed, as usual, and again, there's a theme of contemporary interest in it.
As always, a very enjoyable read. And the wait doe the next instalment begins.
The plot is well developed, as usual, and again, there's a theme of contemporary interest in it.
As always, a very enjoyable read. And the wait doe the next instalment begins.
January 4, 2024
dark harvest
Finally caught up with this series. Now bereft, as only one book left before I have to wait awhile. Harry and his fabulous team have to find a young missing couple. The young couple are famous, so the search is hindered by fans and the media. A great read that will keep you reading into the early hours and loving every minute.
Finally caught up with this series. Now bereft, as only one book left before I have to wait awhile. Harry and his fabulous team have to find a young missing couple. The young couple are famous, so the search is hindered by fans and the media. A great read that will keep you reading into the early hours and loving every minute.
March 12, 2024
DC Ryan doing what he does best!
Fantastic latest effort in this wonderful
descriptive, engaging, thrilling and Dale's set crime fiction. David Gateward has such a wonderful descriptive style that you can feel yourself seeing events unfold first hand. Can't wait for the next. Yorkshire rain is the best!
Fantastic latest effort in this wonderful
descriptive, engaging, thrilling and Dale's set crime fiction. David Gateward has such a wonderful descriptive style that you can feel yourself seeing events unfold first hand. Can't wait for the next. Yorkshire rain is the best!
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