The Devil Inside Her

Deadly Wolds Mysteries #4

by Jack Cartwright

All she could see in the fog…was the truth

When five friends embark on a hiking holiday across the Lincolnshire Wolds, little did they know that one of them wouldn’t return. The fog is thick, the morning air is frigid, and when the clouds finally lift, Lily Hughes’s body is discovered at the bottom of a steep slope.

Detective Inspector George Larson is lost; the strain of so many deaths, the responsibility he bears, and the memory of his beloved wife has forced him to take leave. He whiles away the days in his little cottage, leaving the investigation to his trusted Detective Sergeant, Ivy Hart. It’s only when the weight of the burden becomes evident that he steps in. The question is, is he returning to work for her sake, or is he running from a truth he cannot bear to face?

Lily Hughes’s friends are close. Lifelong friends that would do anything for each other. But when George begins to pick at the surface, cracks in the bonds appear that only through sound police work and tenacity, can he prise open to reveal the killer.
What secret did Lily discover? Will the bond that ties the friends together prove strong enough for them to get through the ordeal? And who has a past so terrible, they would do anything to conceal it?

The Devil Inside Her is the fourth book in the bestselling Deadly Wolds crime series from the million-selling author, Jack Cartwright, the author of the Wild Fens Mystery series, and the DCI Cook Mysteries.

Genres: Mystery

422 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 13, 2025

Reviews

[Julie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this British crime drama where Ivy finds leadership challenging while George grieves the death of his wife.

There's a murder of a close friend and the lies complicate the case.

This was a well-written story full of twists and turns set in the beautiful Wolds. I liked how grief was portrayed, all the stages described well and the actions involved. The characters suited the plot and there was a great sense of place.

Engaging and recommended.

[Karen Oakley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another cracking read from Jack Cartwright! This is one of his best I feel. DI George Larson is grieving the death of his beloved wife, leaving his DS Ivy in charge of the team. Unfortunately she is also suffering the loss of her marriage and children and struggles to solve the clues of the death of a woman on a hiking trip. George returns to take the reins once more, bringing calm when there was chaos. But even he struggles to make sense of the clues as lies and omissions are everywhere.
This had so many twists and turns, suspects galore and motives to find. I loved every alley we were drawn down only to find another! George is much softer in this and we learn more about his life with Grace.
Highly recommend and looking forward to more!

[Mrs Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

what do we have? a group of friends glamping in the Lincolnshire wolds, a DI who is currently on compassionate leave, a DS who is fighting her own personal battles, while trying to stamp her authority on the team as SIO, which only seems to upset them. after finding one of the friends dead down a steep slope, the investigation twists from one suspect to another, as alibis are looked at, and these, in turn, lead the team along various routes, we finally find out 'who dun it' towards the end, after all the thoughts of 'yes! they were definitely the murderer' only to find they weren't 🤷‍♀️ another 5⭐️ title from Jack Cartwright, roll on the next one 👏

[Janice Staines · Rating 4 out of 5]

A walking holiday in the Wolds with old friends. What could possibly go wrong?

A sudden carpet of thick fog descended and ome of the walkers was found dead and another went missing. Ivy was trying desperately to keep the team together while George was taking compassionate leave after Grace’s death. Everyone was feeling the pressure… who would step up to help solve the crime?
The answers might surprise you!

[Lora King · Rating 5 out of 5]

George is grieving Grace's death not back at work yet and Ivy is running the investigation into a woman's death on the side of the road while she was hiking with friends. But Ivy does not have the management style that endears her to the team. George will have to come to grips with Grace being gone and get back in the game to help the team.. a good mystery of who done it!

[Christmas Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Character development...Outstanding. Plot...Excellent. Story line...incredible. Ivy and George...unbeatable. This is one of the most intense, one of the most emotional endings that help make this book one of the best novels you will ever read. Highly Recommended.

[J LEA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivy is hard work

Really good story, definitely didn't see that coming. Ivy really is hard work and sometimes not at all likeable but she does sort herself out, eventually. Would def recommend this series of books.

[Mrs A E Sheffield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cracking characters Jack has and a wonderful and exciting plot, made even better because it was set in a beautiful part of the Wolds where we live to that end it became more alive than normal. A ripping yarn Jack thanks so much. Looking forward to the next episode of George,Ivy and the team

[Lynn Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Interesting tale of intrigue.

George is missing Grace but Ivy needs his guidance on this murder. Two people lose their lives over another man’s greed. Twisting and turning with their small team they solve the case. Good read.

[Eileen Hayes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was absorbed in this book but was very surprised to find the killer was someone i'd totally diamissed early on. So at least I know I'm not the great detective I thought I was so need to keep reading to try harder

[Donald Connelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down.

I couldn't stop reading this book. I loved the characters and how they have developed. I also like the plot twists. I cried.
Write more.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book but I really don’t understand the title

[jean rasbridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great story

Loved every one of this series, the characters have come to life. Awaiting next. Thank you Jack Cartwright! Daughter also devouring them!

[lisa unwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Another fantastic book by Jack cartwright in the deadly wolds series . I love George larson and his team. These just keep getting better

[Debra Whisson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this, despite the female protagonist being quite an unlikeable person.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each book in this series is absolutely brilliant, DI Larson and DS Ivy are great characters that are so well written you believe they are real people along with the rest of the Team,

[Traci Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book of the series

Great characters, interesting stories, excellent settings. I’ve really enjoyed these books and hope there are more. This was the best book of the series.

[M R B Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A twist

Hart takes the reins while George is on compassionate leave. She thinks she can't handle it and the team notice George back. Between them they resolve the mystery.

[Ruth Kittner · Rating 5 out of 5]

good mystery.

Very strange case, and solved w clues. We didn’t know them all but there were hints. Good story development and characters.

[joanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth reading

Brilliant read throughly enjoyed it from start to finish, highly recommend this Authors books.
Can't wait for the next one

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet again this author has surpassed himself ! Great read and I didn’t see that coming !

[Chrissie Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twists n Turns galore

A merry dance is made for George n Ivy. One where the ending is tantalising until the very last few pages. Loved it

[Mr David Bevan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second book in the series that I had tears in my eyes as I was reading the last chapter.
Thought the first half of the story dragged a bit, but enjoyed the second half.

[Mrs Janet Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

twists and turns

As ever , JC keeps you guessing until the very end . A master of crime stories . I never tire of his novels . They keep you until the very last page .

[Mary R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

well put together mystery

Lots of ins and outs. Mystery not solved until the end and it truly is a mystery as who done it.

[Susan Hutchinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very different and loved the characters

[Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed the Larson series so far, with complex story lines that include several twists, they do keep you guessing until the end.

[Allan Pendlebury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yowsah what an ending.

[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoying this series and the characters. In my mind I’ve worked out the casting for when it’s televised!

[Helen Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is my favourite of the Deadly Wolds series so far. Lots of red herrings but ultimately a good “old-fashioned” whodunnit! I love George and Ivy and their relationship, and the dynamics between them and the rest of the team