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DI Joanna Piercy #1-15
The Complete Detective Joanna Piercy Mysteries Books 1–15
Included in this 15-book box set:
BOOK 1: KILLER ON THE MOORS
It’s Detective Joanna Piercy’s first day back at work after her promotion. You could cut the tension with a knife. But there’s a missing nurse to find.
BOOK 2: BURNT ON THE MOORS
The burnt body of a ten-year-old boy is found up on the moors. DI Joanna Piercy is determined to catch whoever did this.
BOOK 3: FROZEN ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy might have a serial killer on her hands when a young woman is found frozen on the moors and a local mother never makes it home.
BOOK 4: KIDNAP ON THE MOORS
Powerful lawyer Jonathan Selkirk receives a threatening letter hours before suffering a heart attack. The next day he’s missing, leaving only a trail of blood behind.
BOOK 5: MISSING ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy discovers farmer Aaron Hardacre and his son Jack shot dead. But Aaron’s daughter Ruthie is nowhere to be found. Is she the killer?
BOOK 6: MURDER ON THE MOORS
The milkman discovers Nan Lawrence’s body — there’s blood spatter all over the tapestry she was embroidering. Detective Piercy must catch a vicious killer.
BOOK 7: HIDDEN ON THE MOORS
Five-year-old Madeleine Wiltshaw is missing. No one saw her disappear from the playground at the end of the day. Detective Piercy starts up a desperate search, but Maddie could be hidden anywhere on these moors.
BOOK 8: STALKER ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy investigates the case of a missing woman. Then a body is found. Strangled and dumped under a hedge on a moorland road . . .
BOOK 9: REVENGE ON THE MOORS
A local moorland resident discovers a body at the bottom of her garden. His head has been crushed. Detective Piercy knows foul play is involved.
BOOK 10: ALONE ON THE MOORS
Fourteen-year-old Kayleigh Harrison lies barely alive outside a nightclub. She was brutally attacked — and left to freeze to death in the snow. Detective Piercy must bring her attacker to justice.
BOOK 11: FEAR ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy investigates claims that an elderly woman is being stalked in her own home. Then a body is dug up from an ancient well on her property. There’s certainly something sinister going on up on the moors.
BOOK 12: GUILT ON THE MOORS
Two French teens have gone missing from a lonely old B&B at Rudyard Lake. Can Detective Piercy find them alive?
BOOK 13: TRAPPED ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy is looking for a missing man. Then she uncovers a shocking link to the recent death of a local boy.
BOOK 14: TAKEN ON THE MOORS
A ninety-six-year-old man disappears from his residential home in his slippers. Detective Piercy searches desperately to find him before it’s too late.
BOOK 15: BLOOD ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy finds Anthony Newton decomposing in his bath tub. Someone clearly hated him to stab him to death and leave him like this. But where is his wife?
BOOK 1: KILLER ON THE MOORS
It’s Detective Joanna Piercy’s first day back at work after her promotion. You could cut the tension with a knife. But there’s a missing nurse to find.
BOOK 2: BURNT ON THE MOORS
The burnt body of a ten-year-old boy is found up on the moors. DI Joanna Piercy is determined to catch whoever did this.
BOOK 3: FROZEN ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy might have a serial killer on her hands when a young woman is found frozen on the moors and a local mother never makes it home.
BOOK 4: KIDNAP ON THE MOORS
Powerful lawyer Jonathan Selkirk receives a threatening letter hours before suffering a heart attack. The next day he’s missing, leaving only a trail of blood behind.
BOOK 5: MISSING ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy discovers farmer Aaron Hardacre and his son Jack shot dead. But Aaron’s daughter Ruthie is nowhere to be found. Is she the killer?
BOOK 6: MURDER ON THE MOORS
The milkman discovers Nan Lawrence’s body — there’s blood spatter all over the tapestry she was embroidering. Detective Piercy must catch a vicious killer.
BOOK 7: HIDDEN ON THE MOORS
Five-year-old Madeleine Wiltshaw is missing. No one saw her disappear from the playground at the end of the day. Detective Piercy starts up a desperate search, but Maddie could be hidden anywhere on these moors.
BOOK 8: STALKER ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy investigates the case of a missing woman. Then a body is found. Strangled and dumped under a hedge on a moorland road . . .
BOOK 9: REVENGE ON THE MOORS
A local moorland resident discovers a body at the bottom of her garden. His head has been crushed. Detective Piercy knows foul play is involved.
BOOK 10: ALONE ON THE MOORS
Fourteen-year-old Kayleigh Harrison lies barely alive outside a nightclub. She was brutally attacked — and left to freeze to death in the snow. Detective Piercy must bring her attacker to justice.
BOOK 11: FEAR ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy investigates claims that an elderly woman is being stalked in her own home. Then a body is dug up from an ancient well on her property. There’s certainly something sinister going on up on the moors.
BOOK 12: GUILT ON THE MOORS
Two French teens have gone missing from a lonely old B&B at Rudyard Lake. Can Detective Piercy find them alive?
BOOK 13: TRAPPED ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy is looking for a missing man. Then she uncovers a shocking link to the recent death of a local boy.
BOOK 14: TAKEN ON THE MOORS
A ninety-six-year-old man disappears from his residential home in his slippers. Detective Piercy searches desperately to find him before it’s too late.
BOOK 15: BLOOD ON THE MOORS
Detective Piercy finds Anthony Newton decomposing in his bath tub. Someone clearly hated him to stab him to death and leave him like this. But where is his wife?
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Published August 30, 2023
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About the author
Priscilla Masters
63 books79 followersPriscilla Masters' writing career started in 1987 when she published Mr. Bateman's Garden, a children's book set in Biddulph Grange Gardens belonging to the National Trust. After that she created Inspector Joanna Piercy and has now also written a number of Medical Mysteries.
Priscilla Masters lives in Shropshire, England. She works part-time in Staffordshire as a practice nurse.
Priscilla Masters lives in Shropshire, England. She works part-time in Staffordshire as a practice nurse.
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December 21, 2025
As I've stated before, I am 80 and have read mysteries for decades, starting with Nancy Drew. Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle followed. Then came Sue Grafton and Sara Paretsky. Now I read Harlan Coben and Cleo Coyle as well as John Grisham and David Baldacci. The reason I list these is because I was not aware of Priscilla Masters (Sorry!) until recently and chose to purchase this series in a set.
I was pleasantly informed because the stories were interesting and well-written. Detective Piercy also has a great life story to share, and it unfolds throughout the series.
Be aware that these works are heavily driven by character analysis and presentation. Each novel, in my opinion, reads like a police procedural which can seem plodding at times. True police work, however, is not settled in 48 minutes as portrayed on TV but rather through constant interviews, review of evidence and re-evaluating prior information. These novels present their storylines in this manner. Enjoy!
I was pleasantly informed because the stories were interesting and well-written. Detective Piercy also has a great life story to share, and it unfolds throughout the series.
Be aware that these works are heavily driven by character analysis and presentation. Each novel, in my opinion, reads like a police procedural which can seem plodding at times. True police work, however, is not settled in 48 minutes as portrayed on TV but rather through constant interviews, review of evidence and re-evaluating prior information. These novels present their storylines in this manner. Enjoy!
September 30, 2025
Another series I can highly recommend . The storylines are very unique and different. When you get into the psyche of Joanna Piercy you will either find a kindred spirit or someone you can't quite get. .Her personal flaws make her more human somehow. Though her psychological background is not part of the main focus - you will find there is a definite analytical component to understanding each of the characters the stories are based upon-Joanna's gut instinct/ is used to sift through the mire of overwhelming data to find the single grain of truth that leads to each perpetrator. These aren't cozy mysteries-they are gutsy police procedurals with a very realistic outcome. Not for the squeamish as some parts are quite graphic.-especially the forensic scenes. Great stories./ thank you Priscilla Masters
September 9, 2024
The complete Detective Joanna Piercy Mysteries Books 1-15.
I love these books. I have read them at every opportunity. In fact it has taken me under 2 weeks to get to the end of the 15 books. The author has just the right prescription for a good read. The crime cases are very interesting, full of carefully researched detail, and of very different plots. The Staffordshire Moorlands are brought to life & contribute greatly to the storylines She adds to the mix Joanna's colourful love life with the pathologist associated with the Leek police. Her struggles with her career & motherhood are extremely well described.
I believe book 16 is in the pipeline. Good! I can't wait!
I love these books. I have read them at every opportunity. In fact it has taken me under 2 weeks to get to the end of the 15 books. The author has just the right prescription for a good read. The crime cases are very interesting, full of carefully researched detail, and of very different plots. The Staffordshire Moorlands are brought to life & contribute greatly to the storylines She adds to the mix Joanna's colourful love life with the pathologist associated with the Leek police. Her struggles with her career & motherhood are extremely well described.
I believe book 16 is in the pipeline. Good! I can't wait!
April 29, 2024
this series has brought me back to reading
This series of books has brought me back to reading after years of not being bothered with books.
It really helped that I know the Staffordshire Moorlands area .
This enhanced the reading experience as I was able to place the characters in the described locations and imagine them there
I also enjoyed getting to know the characters and their interactions as the stories developed.
My only negative comment is that I am sorry that the series has come to the end
This series of books has brought me back to reading after years of not being bothered with books.
It really helped that I know the Staffordshire Moorlands area .
This enhanced the reading experience as I was able to place the characters in the described locations and imagine them there
I also enjoyed getting to know the characters and their interactions as the stories developed.
My only negative comment is that I am sorry that the series has come to the end
November 12, 2024
I enjoyed this box set of British crime thrillers; each story engaging and enjoyable.
I didn't like all of the characters - not counting the villains. Matthew, his daughter and parents were selfish and horrible. I don't know why Joanna stuck with him. However, there was a good mix of characters, an interesting plot /crime for each book and a great sense of place.
I liked the way Jo respected her team and the general set up of the police enquiries. There was good comparison /contrast between men and women in the police and career versus family.
Recommended.
I didn't like all of the characters - not counting the villains. Matthew, his daughter and parents were selfish and horrible. I don't know why Joanna stuck with him. However, there was a good mix of characters, an interesting plot /crime for each book and a great sense of place.
I liked the way Jo respected her team and the general set up of the police enquiries. There was good comparison /contrast between men and women in the police and career versus family.
Recommended.
October 15, 2023
Good read but a disappointing ending
I just finished the 15 book compilation of Joanna Piecy. It was mostly a good read and I would recommend the set to anyone who likes English Murder Mysteries. For the most part all of the mysteries were good except for the last book. The murderer was no one you’d know because the clue was given in the very last part of the book. I was very disappointed.
I just finished the 15 book compilation of Joanna Piecy. It was mostly a good read and I would recommend the set to anyone who likes English Murder Mysteries. For the most part all of the mysteries were good except for the last book. The murderer was no one you’d know because the clue was given in the very last part of the book. I was very disappointed.
December 1, 2023
Awesome series
I devoured this series in a very short time, finishing one book, starting the next immediately. The author takes you on a whirlwind of tantalizing crimes with Joanna Piercy as the main protagonist. She is intense and persistent as you follow her thought process but to further the attraction of the series, you also follow the thread of her personal life.
I very much enjoyed this series. Well written, well paced, very satisfying.
I devoured this series in a very short time, finishing one book, starting the next immediately. The author takes you on a whirlwind of tantalizing crimes with Joanna Piercy as the main protagonist. She is intense and persistent as you follow her thought process but to further the attraction of the series, you also follow the thread of her personal life.
I very much enjoyed this series. Well written, well paced, very satisfying.
June 21, 2024
British Moors. Setting for determined police officer.
Joanna stars as trail blazing detective following her passion to find the truth, while feeling guilty about short-changing her baby and husband who has an equally demanding career as a pathologist. Yet murderers get caught and brought to justice and she barely hangs on to her marriage and motherhood. A little repetitive as she obsesses over clues & scenarios to bring the truth out.
Joanna stars as trail blazing detective following her passion to find the truth, while feeling guilty about short-changing her baby and husband who has an equally demanding career as a pathologist. Yet murderers get caught and brought to justice and she barely hangs on to her marriage and motherhood. A little repetitive as she obsesses over clues & scenarios to bring the truth out.
October 23, 2023
Thoroughly enjoyable.
I really enjoyed reading this series and regret never reading them before however I did struggle with the timeline until i separated the current affairs type references from Joanna's relationship with Matthew. It appeared to me that her career seemed to span two decades but her relationship much less than that.
I really enjoyed reading this series and regret never reading them before however I did struggle with the timeline until i separated the current affairs type references from Joanna's relationship with Matthew. It appeared to me that her career seemed to span two decades but her relationship much less than that.
April 16, 2024
15 more to read ... Please!!!
I truly enjoyed the humanness of Joanna. To Be a great DI and still be human enough to admit you may not be mother material was refreshing. To be truly human is not to fit into a preformed mold that society has constructed but to be our imperfect selves. Priscilla Masters.... You are one great author!!!!
I truly enjoyed the humanness of Joanna. To Be a great DI and still be human enough to admit you may not be mother material was refreshing. To be truly human is not to fit into a preformed mold that society has constructed but to be our imperfect selves. Priscilla Masters.... You are one great author!!!!
May 30, 2024
An absolute joy to read all 15 books together
On first picking up a whole series of 15 books, I didn't know if I would get to the end, but it was so lovely to finish one story and just move onto the next.
I would heartily recommend everyone just to sit down and enjoy the series, you will not be disappointed.
Thank dear author, and please keep on writing !!!
Su Lowe xxx
On first picking up a whole series of 15 books, I didn't know if I would get to the end, but it was so lovely to finish one story and just move onto the next.
I would heartily recommend everyone just to sit down and enjoy the series, you will not be disappointed.
Thank dear author, and please keep on writing !!!
Su Lowe xxx
August 24, 2024
Great series.
Realistic view of the struggles facing police when trying to bring justice to the victims of crime. The tug of war between work and private lives is also very well presented. Great challenge for the reader to gather the clues and try to reach the solution ahead of the Inspector.
Realistic view of the struggles facing police when trying to bring justice to the victims of crime. The tug of war between work and private lives is also very well presented. Great challenge for the reader to gather the clues and try to reach the solution ahead of the Inspector.
February 3, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the 15 episode series. It wasn’t a binge as I spaced the episodes ou 2 oe 3 at a time. I thought the main characters were well developed and followed them through life changing patterns. I particularly enjoyed the relationship that developed between my two main characters, the DI and her DS. I would heartedly recommend this series.
December 3, 2025
One Through 15!
These were fantastic books I love the fact that I didn't have to wait months for the next book. Love the way the characters were carried on in every book. Great descriptive in each scene.
Being dyslexic I need writing that catches my Interest right at the start. Each 1 of these books did exactly that!
These were fantastic books I love the fact that I didn't have to wait months for the next book. Love the way the characters were carried on in every book. Great descriptive in each scene.
Being dyslexic I need writing that catches my Interest right at the start. Each 1 of these books did exactly that!
November 7, 2023
Joanna Piercy Mysteries
Great stories, wonderful characters with intriguing backstories. It's hard to put down.
Good look into police procedures, giving the reader into how important trusted partners are.
Great stories, wonderful characters with intriguing backstories. It's hard to put down.
Good look into police procedures, giving the reader into how important trusted partners are.
February 16, 2024
these are the best!
My usual pace is to read a book a day and these books with the inspector Piercy are absolutely the best. There’s no boring repeats each book is like a new one. I don’t know what I’m gonna read now that I’m through all 15 books. Thank you thank you!
My usual pace is to read a book a day and these books with the inspector Piercy are absolutely the best. There’s no boring repeats each book is like a new one. I don’t know what I’m gonna read now that I’m through all 15 books. Thank you thank you!
April 10, 2024
Binge reading
Started and then spent far toooooo much time reading these books, excellent quality, would recommend to all just make sure if your female that the house work is done first, this really had me hooked
Started and then spent far toooooo much time reading these books, excellent quality, would recommend to all just make sure if your female that the house work is done first, this really had me hooked
June 1, 2024
Riviting
I thought it was amazing I had trouble putting it down until I had read all 15 books.
The twist and turns, the problems a couple of professionals have with a family and difficult jobs.. Absolutely love bed them.
I thought it was amazing I had trouble putting it down until I had read all 15 books.
The twist and turns, the problems a couple of professionals have with a family and difficult jobs.. Absolutely love bed them.
July 3, 2024
Brilliant writing
Thank for writing these books. I have thoroughly enjoyed every one of them, I've finished one and dived into the next one immediately. I hope to read more of your writing
Thank for writing these books. I have thoroughly enjoyed every one of them, I've finished one and dived into the next one immediately. I hope to read more of your writing
August 20, 2024
Joanne Piercy Mysteries
These 15 books were really great. I loved all the characters. I would recommend these books to anyone who like cozy mysteries. The author was masterful in the way she presented each and every story.
These 15 books were really great. I loved all the characters. I would recommend these books to anyone who like cozy mysteries. The author was masterful in the way she presented each and every story.
September 25, 2024
good
Shorter than past books but kind of nice since I read all 15 pretty quickly. Sometimes I get irritated by Joanna and Matt's relationship but I guess it does depict the struggles of maintaining a marriage, child and dialing careers. Look forward to 16.
Shorter than past books but kind of nice since I read all 15 pretty quickly. Sometimes I get irritated by Joanna and Matt's relationship but I guess it does depict the struggles of maintaining a marriage, child and dialing careers. Look forward to 16.
November 16, 2024
Brilliant, so well written read all fifteen books one after the other, ( 4months ) thank you Pricill
Loved them all.
Story lines were true to life, and at times I felt that I was there in the place.
Loved them all.
Story lines were true to life, and at times I felt that I was there in the place.
April 10, 2025
Excellent!
The characters were well drawn and felt like real people. I’ll miss them now it’s finished. Ms Masters makes her stories seem credible and realistic, and includes just the right amount of their lives within the case and outside the job. Definitely enjoyable.
The characters were well drawn and felt like real people. I’ll miss them now it’s finished. Ms Masters makes her stories seem credible and realistic, and includes just the right amount of their lives within the case and outside the job. Definitely enjoyable.
April 10, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyable
I got through this series at a cracking pace as I couldn't wait to read the next each time I came to the end of one. Loved the way the plots unfolded and the main characters became more rounded as we got to know them.
I got through this series at a cracking pace as I couldn't wait to read the next each time I came to the end of one. Loved the way the plots unfolded and the main characters became more rounded as we got to know them.
August 18, 2025
Excellent series
I have loved these books. The characters have depth and over the series, you feel like you get to know them. Great plots which are sometimes complicated but keep you reading. I'm gutted I've finished the whole series
I have loved these books. The characters have depth and over the series, you feel like you get to know them. Great plots which are sometimes complicated but keep you reading. I'm gutted I've finished the whole series
November 9, 2025
PRISCILLA MASTERS THE COMPLETE STEIES JOANNA PIERCY
Thoroughly enjoyed this series took a break a couple of times when jd Kirk or David ghost gatward released a new book but couldn’t wait to get back to this series after
Thoroughly enjoyed this series took a break a couple of times when jd Kirk or David ghost gatward released a new book but couldn’t wait to get back to this series after
November 22, 2025
Joanna Piercy Mysteries
Excellent series. Well written, keep you fully engaged and nice to have the continuity of the central characters.
The stories are well thought out and retain your interest throughout
Excellent series. Well written, keep you fully engaged and nice to have the continuity of the central characters.
The stories are well thought out and retain your interest throughout
October 11, 2023
Great books
I binge-read the whole series of 15 books and loved them. Good plots, good characters, good writing - what more could you ask!
I binge-read the whole series of 15 books and loved them. Good plots, good characters, good writing - what more could you ask!
December 17, 2023
Brilliant read
I just could not put this down. A total page turner. Can’t wait for more in this series. Loved the characters.
I just could not put this down. A total page turner. Can’t wait for more in this series. Loved the characters.
December 26, 2023
Good stories
I've read 15 of this series and enjoyed every one. Joanna was a good cop and even bring married she didn't want give up her career.
I've read 15 of this series and enjoyed every one. Joanna was a good cop and even bring married she didn't want give up her career.
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