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Luke Sackville Crime Thrillers #1-3
Ex-DCI Luke Sackville Collection Books 1-3: A British Crime Thriller Series
Featuring the first three books in S J Richards’ Luke Sackville Crime Thriller series, this collection also includes an exclusive 'prequel' short story, previously only available to newsletter subscribers, and a sneak preview of book 4.
Murder and intrigue are peppered with humour in this fast-paced crime thriller series set in and around the beautiful city of Bath in the southwest of England.
The box set is perfect for fans of JD Kirk, LJ Ross, JM Dalgleish, David J Gatward and Alex Smith
Books
CHANGE OF DIRECTION (a short story prequel)
Law student Luke Sackville enjoys his rugby and a change of direction seems like a dream come true. But when he runs up against a local pimp, Luke gets more than he bargained for and embarks on a new, more dangerous career.
TAKEN TO THE HILLS (book 1)
Abductions and murder are not what ex-DCI Luke Sackville expected when he left the police after tragedy struck his family.
Luke’s return to the workplace was meant to be a soft landing but when a woman vanishes after being accused of taking bribes, he is assigned a disparate team and tasked with tracking her down. He is faced with the most challenging case of his career as the murder victims mount.
BLACK MONEY (book 2)
Black NOUN - money that is made from illegal trade or criminal activity
Luke and his team are catapulted into helping MI6 thwart the activities of an international terrorist organisation. Initial suspicions centre on money laundering but when women are abducted, and bodies start to turn up, it becomes clear there is a lot more at stake.
FOG OF SILENCE (book 3)
Luke is asked to investigate celebrity parties by a whistleblower at GNE, a global news and entertainment company. Two of his Ethics Team go undercover and piece together a frightening picture of depravity and wickedness.
Little does he know that what they have uncovered is only the tip of the iceberg. A serial killer is taking advantage of the culture of secrecy and no one is safe.
What people are saying about the Luke Sackville Crime Thriller
"I am really loving this super and original new series, excellently written, full of action and intrigue, and featuring some very colourful and easy to envisage characters” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This is such a good, well written series and it just keeps improving” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I’ve become addicted” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"If you like crime thrillers then this series is for you” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This series goes from strength to strength” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Murder and intrigue are peppered with humour in this fast-paced crime thriller series set in and around the beautiful city of Bath in the southwest of England.
The box set is perfect for fans of JD Kirk, LJ Ross, JM Dalgleish, David J Gatward and Alex Smith
Books
CHANGE OF DIRECTION (a short story prequel)
Law student Luke Sackville enjoys his rugby and a change of direction seems like a dream come true. But when he runs up against a local pimp, Luke gets more than he bargained for and embarks on a new, more dangerous career.
TAKEN TO THE HILLS (book 1)
Abductions and murder are not what ex-DCI Luke Sackville expected when he left the police after tragedy struck his family.
Luke’s return to the workplace was meant to be a soft landing but when a woman vanishes after being accused of taking bribes, he is assigned a disparate team and tasked with tracking her down. He is faced with the most challenging case of his career as the murder victims mount.
BLACK MONEY (book 2)
Black NOUN - money that is made from illegal trade or criminal activity
Luke and his team are catapulted into helping MI6 thwart the activities of an international terrorist organisation. Initial suspicions centre on money laundering but when women are abducted, and bodies start to turn up, it becomes clear there is a lot more at stake.
FOG OF SILENCE (book 3)
Luke is asked to investigate celebrity parties by a whistleblower at GNE, a global news and entertainment company. Two of his Ethics Team go undercover and piece together a frightening picture of depravity and wickedness.
Little does he know that what they have uncovered is only the tip of the iceberg. A serial killer is taking advantage of the culture of secrecy and no one is safe.
What people are saying about the Luke Sackville Crime Thriller
"I am really loving this super and original new series, excellently written, full of action and intrigue, and featuring some very colourful and easy to envisage characters” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This is such a good, well written series and it just keeps improving” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I’ve become addicted” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"If you like crime thrillers then this series is for you” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This series goes from strength to strength” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1062 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2024
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January 21, 2025
really really bad language
The first short story was just fine.
The second one deteriorated into ceaseless blasphemy and buckets of the f bomb.
Couldn’t finish, didn’t want to.
The first short story was just fine.
The second one deteriorated into ceaseless blasphemy and buckets of the f bomb.
Couldn’t finish, didn’t want to.
January 28, 2025
What could have been a good series spoiled by an excessive use of blasphemous expletives. As always, the blasphemy is in a Christian context. I never read of Mohammad, or Krishna, or the Buddha, being dishonoured in such a way.
I also found that there were too many characters being introduced and, in the Kindle version, this is something of which it is hard to keep track.
Having served with the former Strathclyde Police Force, I also raised my eyebrows at the "relationship" between the retired DCI and the DI. I doubt that such a situation would be permitted in real life - and it wouldn't be approved by a DCC!!!
I would probably comment further but, for some reason, I appear to be unable to access the comments I made as I read! These used to be available through a link on the Goodreads page. Does anyone know why this valuable service has been withdrawn?!
I also found that there were too many characters being introduced and, in the Kindle version, this is something of which it is hard to keep track.
Having served with the former Strathclyde Police Force, I also raised my eyebrows at the "relationship" between the retired DCI and the DI. I doubt that such a situation would be permitted in real life - and it wouldn't be approved by a DCC!!!
I would probably comment further but, for some reason, I appear to be unable to access the comments I made as I read! These used to be available through a link on the Goodreads page. Does anyone know why this valuable service has been withdrawn?!
February 3, 2025
Devastating and dangerous.action thriller
A three book series featuring ex DCI, Luke Sackville. Having left his police position Luke Sackville takes up a position of Head of Ethics at a prominent company. With a hot potch crew of a weird mix of 4 colleagues, he and his crew, set about an under cover sting. What they find out is both shocking and chilling.
A three book series featuring ex DCI, Luke Sackville. Having left his police position Luke Sackville takes up a position of Head of Ethics at a prominent company. With a hot potch crew of a weird mix of 4 colleagues, he and his crew, set about an under cover sting. What they find out is both shocking and chilling.
January 26, 2025
A new kind of detective
This is a great introduction to the series. The main characters are more interesting than average as are the criminals. This is definitely one for those who secretly want to be James Bond should they ever grow up
This is a great introduction to the series. The main characters are more interesting than average as are the criminals. This is definitely one for those who secretly want to be James Bond should they ever grow up
March 16, 2025
Excellent read
This book is an easy read. It flows really well and it kept my attention throughout. I really enjoy the group of people Luke has assembled for his team. If you like crime thrillers, I think you'll enjoy this.
This book is an easy read. It flows really well and it kept my attention throughout. I really enjoy the group of people Luke has assembled for his team. If you like crime thrillers, I think you'll enjoy this.
June 22, 2025
Investigating Company Issuesu
Luke heads a team who investigate issues that clients have. Most want their problems to be kept a secret. The characters were interesting, but the ending of the three books was a let down.
Luke heads a team who investigate issues that clients have. Most want their problems to be kept a secret. The characters were interesting, but the ending of the three books was a let down.
September 23, 2024
Excellent author, keeps you on edge, but funny to, I couldn't put it down.
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January 25, 2025Luke and the team are doing the police out of work and making a good job of it. Good stories and characters well plotted and entertaining.
January 26, 2025
Great read
All three books are very well written. The characters and places are wonderfully described. Each book is complete in itself. I really enjoyed reading all of them.
All three books are very well written. The characters and places are wonderfully described. Each book is complete in itself. I really enjoyed reading all of them.
January 31, 2025
A good read
Has you hooked very quickly. Love how the team relationships develop and grow. Good mix of characters. Really enjoyed it.
Has you hooked very quickly. Love how the team relationships develop and grow. Good mix of characters. Really enjoyed it.
February 16, 2025
collection 1
Luke and his team get better with each adventure and having the writing superb and subject matter assists in telling the stories.
Luke and his team get better with each adventure and having the writing superb and subject matter assists in telling the stories.
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March 25, 2025Enjoyable read!
Really enjoyed the Luck Sackville series. Characters were well defined and engaging, plots were fun and intriguing. Would make a great TV series!
Really enjoyed the Luck Sackville series. Characters were well defined and engaging, plots were fun and intriguing. Would make a great TV series!
April 24, 2025
Really enjoyed these books. Good story line and characters. Hope to read more soon.
May 6, 2025
Thoroughly good read
This story made for a thoroughly good read.
I must check if is one of a series,if so I will be buying.
This story made for a thoroughly good read.
I must check if is one of a series,if so I will be buying.
May 5, 2025
4.5 An unexpectedly good find. I fully intended spacing each of the three books in this box set between others on my TBR list, providing reading variety. This didn't happen. Instead I had a book fest and lost several hours without really trying. Each book in the series contained one major investigation for Luke Sackville and his team, with further subplots for extra interest. The characters are all well described and the storyline kept my complete attention.
I notice that some readers gave low ratings due to characters using bad language. In real life, people, especially criminal types as depicted in this series, will swear. So do I occasionally, but in the most ladylike manner:) If a book is about murderers and low life, expect 'swearing or blasphemous expletives', or maybe choose an unoffending cosy mystery.
S J Richards seems to be a prolific author, I look forward to finding other of his books to enjoy.
I notice that some readers gave low ratings due to characters using bad language. In real life, people, especially criminal types as depicted in this series, will swear. So do I occasionally, but in the most ladylike manner:) If a book is about murderers and low life, expect 'swearing or blasphemous expletives', or maybe choose an unoffending cosy mystery.
S J Richards seems to be a prolific author, I look forward to finding other of his books to enjoy.
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