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DI Jordan Carr #8
Body in the Way
Armed robbers on Liverpool’s streets test police to their limits…
A spate of post office robberies escalates when a member of the public who intervenes is attacked, and ultimately dies in hospital.
A frantic search for the culprits is underway. But DI Jordan Carr and his team are dealing with local scallies who have a canny knack of avoiding the authorities.
The detectives close in as the gang starts making mistakes, and cracks begin to appear between them.
Yet whilst Jordan gives the case all he’s got, in a cruel twist of fate, his own family is put in grave danger.
If he has prioritised public safety over that of his own kin, can he ever live with himself should they come to harm?
BODY IN THE WAY is the eighth standalone title in this gritty series of police procedural books by veteran crime writer Diane Dickson.
The full list, all available FREE with Kindle Unlimited and in paperback from Amazon, is as
1. BODY ON THE SHORE
2. BODY BY THE DOCKS
3. BODY OUT OF PLACE
4. BODY IN THE SQUAT
5. BODY IN THE CANAL
6. BODY ON THE ESTATE
7. BODY BELOW THE BRIDGE
8. BODY IN THE WAY
This book is perfect for fans of John Dean, Cheryl Rees-Price, Jack Cartwright and M S Morris.
A spate of post office robberies escalates when a member of the public who intervenes is attacked, and ultimately dies in hospital.
A frantic search for the culprits is underway. But DI Jordan Carr and his team are dealing with local scallies who have a canny knack of avoiding the authorities.
The detectives close in as the gang starts making mistakes, and cracks begin to appear between them.
Yet whilst Jordan gives the case all he’s got, in a cruel twist of fate, his own family is put in grave danger.
If he has prioritised public safety over that of his own kin, can he ever live with himself should they come to harm?
BODY IN THE WAY is the eighth standalone title in this gritty series of police procedural books by veteran crime writer Diane Dickson.
The full list, all available FREE with Kindle Unlimited and in paperback from Amazon, is as
1. BODY ON THE SHORE
2. BODY BY THE DOCKS
3. BODY OUT OF PLACE
4. BODY IN THE SQUAT
5. BODY IN THE CANAL
6. BODY ON THE ESTATE
7. BODY BELOW THE BRIDGE
8. BODY IN THE WAY
This book is perfect for fans of John Dean, Cheryl Rees-Price, Jack Cartwright and M S Morris.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2024
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Diane M. Dickson
45 books98 followersEnglish. Love writing - love reading. Feel very lucky and amazed to have books published.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
August 22, 2025
i've been derelict in my reading this year but am determined to catch up. first on the list was dickson's latest jordan carr novel.
it's a pretty straight forward brit police procedural which i like. it was fun to revisit the characters whom i've grown to love.
in this installment the story centers around a robbery gone wrong that resulted in a death. i have to say i didn't feel a strong interest in this group of bad guys and the crime itself in the beginning of the book. not sure why, exactly. maybe because there was no mystery as to whodunit and it was more about them tracking them down and arresting them. BUT at about the midway point things ramped up and the rest of the book flew by. plus, there was an interesting subplot that i really liked, having to do with a friend from jordan's past.
don't like to do spoilers so will just say, good solid read. recommend.
it's a pretty straight forward brit police procedural which i like. it was fun to revisit the characters whom i've grown to love.
in this installment the story centers around a robbery gone wrong that resulted in a death. i have to say i didn't feel a strong interest in this group of bad guys and the crime itself in the beginning of the book. not sure why, exactly. maybe because there was no mystery as to whodunit and it was more about them tracking them down and arresting them. BUT at about the midway point things ramped up and the rest of the book flew by. plus, there was an interesting subplot that i really liked, having to do with a friend from jordan's past.
don't like to do spoilers so will just say, good solid read. recommend.
October 9, 2024
I am always excited when I find a series of crime thrillers set in Liverpool. That most beautiful and glorious city was the place I called home many moons ago. Diane M. Dickson brings the city and its people to life as a perfect backdrop to an equally well finessed plot.
Jordan Carr is a great character. The right combination of hardened detective, and family man who hasn't lost his compassion through the rigours of his work.
I loved the three lads involved in the post office raids. They are so completely representative of teenage youths today who have had all their hopes and expectations removed by our fast collapsing economy.
I don't like using clichés - but this really is a page turner.
Jordan Carr is a great character. The right combination of hardened detective, and family man who hasn't lost his compassion through the rigours of his work.
I loved the three lads involved in the post office raids. They are so completely representative of teenage youths today who have had all their hopes and expectations removed by our fast collapsing economy.
I don't like using clichés - but this really is a page turner.
September 10, 2024
This is a real page turner from Diane Dickson. I love her books, and this one is really top notch. If you like twisty crime fiction tales, then this is definitely for you!
I found it hard to put down.
Top class - don't miss it!
I found it hard to put down.
Top class - don't miss it!
September 19, 2024
A great double mystery story that Jordan is trying to figure out before it’s way too late. I feel like this was a 2 part book that is all linked and I enjoyed it very much.
What a wonderful story filled with mystery
What a wonderful story filled with mystery
February 16, 2025
Another Excellent Story
Another excellent story in the Inspector Jordan Carr series. All the usual characters and a good storyline. Fast moving and gripping.Looking forward to reading more.!
Another excellent story in the Inspector Jordan Carr series. All the usual characters and a good storyline. Fast moving and gripping.Looking forward to reading more.!
October 7, 2024
Body in the way
I really like the book. Lots running around trying to find who murder the lady. Then there kidnapper ,a kid getting beat up.
I really like the book. Lots running around trying to find who murder the lady. Then there kidnapper ,a kid getting beat up.
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