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Chisel Hill: A DS Gray Mystery
On a stormy February night, Detective Sergeant Sean Gray is dragged to a secluded country mansion by his enigmatic NCA boss, Detective Chief Inspector Eddie Davis. Officially, it’s a routine property search tied to an ongoing investigation into the Russian mafia. But as Davis and Gray arrive, stepping into the midst of an opulent dinner party, it quickly becomes clear to Gray that nothing about the gathering - or their mission -is ordinary.
When Davis’s focus turns to the house’s imposing, impregnable safe, tensions begin to rise, and Gray soon finds himself battling through a labyrinth of deception, corruption, and betrayal. But the case isn’t the only battle he’s facing - Gray has other problems, problems that are slowly eroding his confidence and forcing him to question everything - his instincts, his colleagues, and even his own morality.
As the search progresses, Gray realises that the stakes are far higher than he’d first imagined, and when the first body is discovered, he’s forced into a desperate race to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
Cut off from help and surrounded by people he can’t trust, Gray knows he will have to uncover the truth all on his own. But as his suspicions grow, he begins to wonder if the real danger isn’t the killer hiding in the shadows—but the betrayal lurking in plain sight.
Chisel Hill is a gripping, page-turning crime thriller packed with suspense, unexpected twists, and a finale that will leave you breathless.
When Davis’s focus turns to the house’s imposing, impregnable safe, tensions begin to rise, and Gray soon finds himself battling through a labyrinth of deception, corruption, and betrayal. But the case isn’t the only battle he’s facing - Gray has other problems, problems that are slowly eroding his confidence and forcing him to question everything - his instincts, his colleagues, and even his own morality.
As the search progresses, Gray realises that the stakes are far higher than he’d first imagined, and when the first body is discovered, he’s forced into a desperate race to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
Cut off from help and surrounded by people he can’t trust, Gray knows he will have to uncover the truth all on his own. But as his suspicions grow, he begins to wonder if the real danger isn’t the killer hiding in the shadows—but the betrayal lurking in plain sight.
Chisel Hill is a gripping, page-turning crime thriller packed with suspense, unexpected twists, and a finale that will leave you breathless.
425 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 21, 2025
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March 15, 2026
Chisel Hill: A DS Gray Mystery by Dave Edwards is a taut, suspense-filled crime thriller that hooks readers from the first stormy night and refuses to let go.
Detective Sergeant Sean Gray is plunged into a high stakes investigation that starts as a routine property search tied to the Russian mafia but quickly spirals into a web of deception, corruption, and betrayal. The novel’s tension is relentless: opulent dinner parties, impregnable safes, and a killer on the loose all combine to create a gripping atmosphere. Edwards skillfully balances intricate plotting with Gray’s personal struggles, exploring how moral ambiguity, eroded confidence, and trust issues complicate the investigation.
What stands out is the novel’s meticulous pacing and surprising twists, keeping readers guessing until the final page. Gray’s character is compelling smart, flawed, and human making the suspense feel immediate and personal. Fans of intricate crime thrillers with layered characters and high stakes investigations will find Chisel Hill irresistible.
Detective Sergeant Sean Gray is plunged into a high stakes investigation that starts as a routine property search tied to the Russian mafia but quickly spirals into a web of deception, corruption, and betrayal. The novel’s tension is relentless: opulent dinner parties, impregnable safes, and a killer on the loose all combine to create a gripping atmosphere. Edwards skillfully balances intricate plotting with Gray’s personal struggles, exploring how moral ambiguity, eroded confidence, and trust issues complicate the investigation.
What stands out is the novel’s meticulous pacing and surprising twists, keeping readers guessing until the final page. Gray’s character is compelling smart, flawed, and human making the suspense feel immediate and personal. Fans of intricate crime thrillers with layered characters and high stakes investigations will find Chisel Hill irresistible.
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