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DS Catherine Bishop #3
From the Shadows
He inched forward, his mouth opening as his foggy brain caught up with what his eyes were seeing. The body of a man, his blank eyes gazing at the stars.
When a homeless man is found murdered in picturesque Lincoln, Northolme-based DS Catherine Bishop is drafted in to infiltrate Phoenix House, the shelter where 'Mackie' occasionally spent the night. Working undercover with a new team is tough enough, especially as Catherine is still dealing with the emotional fallout from a previous case, but when someone close to her is critically injured in what may or may not be a related attack, the stakes are even higher. Everyone who knew Mackie seems to have something to hide. How do you catch a killer when no one is willing to talk?
When a homeless man is found murdered in picturesque Lincoln, Northolme-based DS Catherine Bishop is drafted in to infiltrate Phoenix House, the shelter where 'Mackie' occasionally spent the night. Working undercover with a new team is tough enough, especially as Catherine is still dealing with the emotional fallout from a previous case, but when someone close to her is critically injured in what may or may not be a related attack, the stakes are even higher. Everyone who knew Mackie seems to have something to hide. How do you catch a killer when no one is willing to talk?
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First published May 2, 2017
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About the author
Lisa Hartley
25 books57 followersLisa Hartley lives with her partner, son, two dogs and several cats.
She graduated with a BA (Hons) in English Studies, then had a variety of jobs but kept writing in her spare time.
She is currently working on the next DS Catherine Bishop novel, as well as a new series with Canelo.
She graduated with a BA (Hons) in English Studies, then had a variety of jobs but kept writing in her spare time.
She is currently working on the next DS Catherine Bishop novel, as well as a new series with Canelo.
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July 30, 2021
Another great story in the third book of the Catherine Bishop series.
I read the three books in succession.
Great series and enjoyed reading about Lincoln, somewhere I've never visited.
Will read more by this author.
I read the three books in succession.
Great series and enjoyed reading about Lincoln, somewhere I've never visited.
Will read more by this author.
June 19, 2025
Like the other books in this series, I just find it hard to follow who is who, switching between full names, first names, surnames and nicknames just really throws me…
Love the plot twists and turns regardless
Love the plot twists and turns regardless
September 17, 2019
“On Laughton Moor”, “Double Dealing”, “From the Shadows” by Lisa Hartley
Just finished the Detective Sergeant Catherine Bishop series and loved finding a crime series from a writer I hadn’t come across before. The CID Detective Sergeant and her colleagues work in the gritty underbelly of the small towns of Lincolnshire (UK) dealing with drugs, protestation and murder, but on a level the local force aren’t used to dealing with.
The characters are strong and the team dynamics add depth to the character building, with the key members on a definite journey as they deal with the human cruelty and depravity they uncover. The plots twist and turn, baffling the detectives and only slowly revealing the complex web of connections.
These were Lisa Hartley’s first novels and show a strong style and excellent skill, the story arcs are well done, the narrative well developed and the descriptive passages integrate seamlessly into the well-constructed investigation. Definitely a crime writer I will be on the look out for again.
Just finished the Detective Sergeant Catherine Bishop series and loved finding a crime series from a writer I hadn’t come across before. The CID Detective Sergeant and her colleagues work in the gritty underbelly of the small towns of Lincolnshire (UK) dealing with drugs, protestation and murder, but on a level the local force aren’t used to dealing with.
The characters are strong and the team dynamics add depth to the character building, with the key members on a definite journey as they deal with the human cruelty and depravity they uncover. The plots twist and turn, baffling the detectives and only slowly revealing the complex web of connections.
These were Lisa Hartley’s first novels and show a strong style and excellent skill, the story arcs are well done, the narrative well developed and the descriptive passages integrate seamlessly into the well-constructed investigation. Definitely a crime writer I will be on the look out for again.
September 26, 2021
The third in the series sees DS Bishop go undercover in a Lincoln homeless shelter after a murder. A string of street robberies could also be linked - and this gets close to home as an off duty DC Anna Varcoe is stabbed as she and Bishop's brother are robbed.
Bishop is working with a different team, which allows several new characters to be introduced to the series, although we do see less of the enigmatic DI Knight. It feels like his back story has yet to be fully revealed.
Bishop has a difficult job, fitting in to the homeless community and investigating without being too obvious, while keeping her new team on side and worrying about Anna. It's a tricky case, and emotions are high.
This is a good police procedural with some well developed characters and the addition of some personal stories to the mix works well. The series is developing nicely.
Bishop is working with a different team, which allows several new characters to be introduced to the series, although we do see less of the enigmatic DI Knight. It feels like his back story has yet to be fully revealed.
Bishop has a difficult job, fitting in to the homeless community and investigating without being too obvious, while keeping her new team on side and worrying about Anna. It's a tricky case, and emotions are high.
This is a good police procedural with some well developed characters and the addition of some personal stories to the mix works well. The series is developing nicely.
June 6, 2023
There is something about Knight and Bishop that keeps me interested. This book was no exception. More focused on Catherine this time, because she isn’t doing too well.
That’s another thing I like. Most detective novels handle trauma very differently. People go through big traumatic events and bounce back like nothing happened. I love that we can see the effects of previous events in this series.
Once again, the mystery is a decent one. When a former cop is killed, a homeless man, Catherine goes undercover at the shelter. But is this the best thing for her considering her mental health at the time?
That’s another thing I like. Most detective novels handle trauma very differently. People go through big traumatic events and bounce back like nothing happened. I love that we can see the effects of previous events in this series.
Once again, the mystery is a decent one. When a former cop is killed, a homeless man, Catherine goes undercover at the shelter. But is this the best thing for her considering her mental health at the time?
May 11, 2017
Great read.
It's been a while since I read the first 2 books in this series and it took a little while into book 3 to familiarise myself again with the main players but it didn't stop me from enjoying the story.
I love the charchter Catherine, flawed and vulnerable but determined and real. I really felt a connection with her. So much so I read it cover to cover in 1 session.
This book has a great story line, its believable and relatable and keeps you guessing to the end and beyond. Bravo Lisa, can't wait for book 4 x
It's been a while since I read the first 2 books in this series and it took a little while into book 3 to familiarise myself again with the main players but it didn't stop me from enjoying the story.
I love the charchter Catherine, flawed and vulnerable but determined and real. I really felt a connection with her. So much so I read it cover to cover in 1 session.
This book has a great story line, its believable and relatable and keeps you guessing to the end and beyond. Bravo Lisa, can't wait for book 4 x
May 31, 2021
Catherine Bishop goes undercover to gather information about the death of a homeless man, an ex-policeman, and the stabbing of her friend Anna. This seems a very straightforward premise for a book, but what follows is very confusing because evidence seems to indicate that more than one person is guilty of murder. Also an incident that happened twenty years prior may have a bearing on the crime. There is also a hostage situation, which allows Bishop to prove her courage under fire.
November 4, 2017
DS Catherine Bishop returns for a third outing. This time she is sent undercover to investigate the death of a homeless man who was once a police officer. This series of books are good solid police procedurals and I hope there will be more.
March 26, 2019
I really enjoyed this book, more than I did the first two. Throughout the series I really felt like I got to know Catherine Bishop and found myself rooting for her to succeed. The ending was very twisty and I liked that, because it kept me guessing right up until the last minute.
March 26, 2019
Loved these novels
Having read 3 of these books one after the other i can honestly say how enjoyable they are. Great characters. Super plots and lots of grit. Now looking for the next one.
Having read 3 of these books one after the other i can honestly say how enjoyable they are. Great characters. Super plots and lots of grit. Now looking for the next one.
July 25, 2017
What a tear jerker
I really enjoyed this book. Catherine really does a great job. I hope there will be more stories in this series. I can't wait for a new one. Awesome books.
I really enjoyed this book. Catherine really does a great job. I hope there will be more stories in this series. I can't wait for a new one. Awesome books.
August 4, 2017
I enjoyed this book.
October 10, 2017
Great great great!!!!
Omg was she going to crumble or was she going to make it till the end if the chapter never mind the end of the book
Next one please !!
Omg was she going to crumble or was she going to make it till the end if the chapter never mind the end of the book
Next one please !!
June 13, 2020
Excellent book 5stars.
November 18, 2020
Great series is there book 4
June 30, 2024
Definitely enjoyed this one a lot more than the other two in this series!
May 19, 2025
good story, shame about the end.
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May 22, 2017Really enjoyed this story, keeps you guessing as to who and why things have been done.
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