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Evil Lives Here
A Murdered Man. A Woman Back from the Grave. And They're Not the First.
In a desolate hotel, miles from civilization, the unthinkable a man lies brutally murdered in a room, while a woman sits eerily still in an armchair, her lifeless eyes fixed on him. But this is no ordinary crime. As flames begin to consume the room, one chilling question Who would stage such a grotesque scene?
Detective Chief Inspector James Craig soon realizes he’s hunting more than just a killer—he’s chasing someone with a disturbingly meticulous agenda. A killer who poses his victims before setting their bodies alight, only to extinguish the flames and disappear.
Each scene grows more disturbing, each victim seemingly chosen for a twisted purpose. With time running out, Craig and his team race to uncover the killer’s dark motivations. As the murders mount, Craig is pulled deeper into a web of long-buried secrets and decades-old trauma. It becomes clear that the killer is perfecting his craft—and won’t stop until his plan is complete.
A plan where the dead don’t rest, and the past refuses to stay buried.
The new DCI James Craig novel from the multi-million bestselling author of the DCI Harry McNeil series.
For fans of Andrew Raymond, David J Gatward and JD Kirk
In a desolate hotel, miles from civilization, the unthinkable a man lies brutally murdered in a room, while a woman sits eerily still in an armchair, her lifeless eyes fixed on him. But this is no ordinary crime. As flames begin to consume the room, one chilling question Who would stage such a grotesque scene?
Detective Chief Inspector James Craig soon realizes he’s hunting more than just a killer—he’s chasing someone with a disturbingly meticulous agenda. A killer who poses his victims before setting their bodies alight, only to extinguish the flames and disappear.
Each scene grows more disturbing, each victim seemingly chosen for a twisted purpose. With time running out, Craig and his team race to uncover the killer’s dark motivations. As the murders mount, Craig is pulled deeper into a web of long-buried secrets and decades-old trauma. It becomes clear that the killer is perfecting his craft—and won’t stop until his plan is complete.
A plan where the dead don’t rest, and the past refuses to stay buried.
The new DCI James Craig novel from the multi-million bestselling author of the DCI Harry McNeil series.
For fans of Andrew Raymond, David J Gatward and JD Kirk
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 31, 2025
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About the author
John Carson
103 books176 followersJohn Carson is the author of the DI Frank Miller detective series. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and lived there most of his life. In 2006, he emigrated to New York State with his American wife and two daughters. They now live in a small town in the Hudson Valley where his wife was brought up, with a German Shepherd, a Beagle mix and four cats.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
March 2, 2025
Another Great Book!
I have read all of John Carson’s books. They are always very good. The Frank Miller series will always be my favorite but I love them all! I highly recommend this book. Beth P.
I have read all of John Carson’s books. They are always very good. The Frank Miller series will always be my favorite but I love them all! I highly recommend this book. Beth P.
March 12, 2025
Good read
Interesting and likeable characters. The storyline kept my interest and guessing. I'd recommend this book and the other books with different DCIs and other characters in their respective series
Interesting and likeable characters. The storyline kept my interest and guessing. I'd recommend this book and the other books with different DCIs and other characters in their respective series
February 5, 2025
Great story but I really dislike books ending in the way this one does
February 13, 2025
EVIL LIVES HERE
Another great book in the DCI’s James Craig series can’t wait to read the next one in April shame it’s not sooner
Another great book in the DCI’s James Craig series can’t wait to read the next one in April shame it’s not sooner
May 7, 2025
3.5
Good plot. Interesting characters. Just about long winded for me. I know it was to learn characters but took forever to get to plot.
Good plot. Interesting characters. Just about long winded for me. I know it was to learn characters but took forever to get to plot.
October 16, 2025
Are wife abusers being punished in a most bizarre way? Left in cemeteries, in burned building with a dug up corpse beside them...strange things going on. Craig and team will be uncovering lots of past tragedies in this one.
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