Druid's Moor

DCI Evan Warlow #18

by Rhys Dylan

On the moor, not all the beasts walk on four legs.




On a windswept moor, a child emerges from the mist with a story no one wants to believe. The farmer who finds her assumes she’s simply lost. But when she utters a chilling phrase—“We went to see the old ones”—he realises something is terribly wrong.

As Detective Evan Warlow battles his own demons, he and the team are pulled into a case of ritualistic secrets, long-buried crimes, and the whispers of something darker lurking in the mist.

In the empty heart of Wales, legends are harmless. It’s the people you need to fear.




Dark, gripping crime fiction at its best. Druid’s Moor is the chilling eighteenth novel from bestselling author Rhys Dylan—perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Simon McCleave, and Peter Robinson.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT Rhys Dylan’s INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DCI Warlow

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A tightly written story, by someone who knows how to write a chilling tale.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Would give this book a ten if I could absolutely love it and what a great team they are making." Amazon Review, CAUTION DEATH AT WORK

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love the writing, very compelling, captivating and comfortable to read. Thanks again for a brilliant book." Amazon Review, ICE COLD MALICE

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, that was some read. Again, read in one sitting as the author has the uncanny knack of getting into your head and you thinking, just one more chapter then I'll go and do the housework!" AMZ Review, SUFFER THE DEAD

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Based in Wales this, a beautifully written police book with many twists and turns, but with great credibility. Certainly the best I've read for many a month, so roll on the next one.” AMZ Review, GRAVELY CONCERNED

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Justifiably the best around. Do yourself a favour and read this series.” AMZ Review, A MARK OF IMPERFECTION

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great book, great series. From first to last an excellent series, especially the enjoyable side comments., likeable characters, and absorbing plots. More! More!" AMZ Review LINES OF INQUIRY

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I cannot believe I have finished (for the time until book 15 is released.) I have read this series back to back, finishing one then downloading the next. Such fabulous story telling with wonderful characters that you so easily relate to. AMZ Review DRAGON’S BREATH

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Evan Warlow and his team are one of my favourites and I could find no fault at all with this book." AMZ Review, THE LAST THROW

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.I read the first book in this series as it was a freebie with Amazon Prime. Well 16 books later I am totally invested in this series and this latest offering is no different.' AMZ Review. ONE LAST SNAKE

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have read all the DCI Warlow books and can highly recommend them to anyone who loves crime novels. This had me hooked from page one and I did not see the ending coming at all.

Genres: Mystery, Crime, Fiction, Procedural, Audiobook

322 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 30, 2025

About the author

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Rhys Dylan lives on the edge of the Black mountains of Wales with his wife and a dog who doesn't like the rain.

Though he has written books for children and adults under different pen names in other genres, the Black Beacons Murder Mystery series sees him return to crime and his love of Celtic noir and dark humour.

He hopes readers will find a brief escape from a very troubled world inside the stories. He does not expect to get rich as an author, but as someone once famously said, money can't buy you love, but it can get you some great chocolate digestives.

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

putting the pieces together

Book 18 series is as good as every other book in the series has bern. Watlow’s team have become real people to me and when I open one of his books, I’m back with family a family that solves difficult problems.. the mystery keeps you guessing, but it’s the relationships that give depth to the story. I advise you to read this series in order simply because as you grow closer to the people in the books, the richness of their life develops.

[Cheryl Berry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

I have loved every one of the DCI Warlow books but this one tops the lot! Thank you Rhys Dylan for a wonderful story. It is brilliant and I can't wait for the next one.

[Karen Oakley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stayed up reading until gone midnight as I had to finish this book. This was the best yet. So many threads tied up neatly from past stories. I did miss DCI Evan Warlow in the mix of the investigation but his illness brought other strong emotions to the fore. A welcome introduction to DI Anna Gwynne as she helps Jess, Gil, Rhys and Catrin with the many avenues this investigation leads them on. So many twists, revelations and surprises! Superb storytelling! Can't wait for the next one.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent addition to the series. There are several storylines being followed and a mix of past and present cases; which is good reason to read the series in order. Another reason is the character development which underlies all the books and is the main driver of the narrative. I found this book a little heavier than others but as always there is some welcome humour. I don’t want to give any spoilers so I just encourage you to read it…you won’t be disappointed.

[Laura (Kyahgirl) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was kind of convoluted but the crimes were intertwined. I’m glad to see a couple of ongoing story arcs resolved. As always, the narrator of this series, Tobias Weatherburn, did a great job. I don’t think I would be able to enjoy it as much if I had to stumble through all the Welsh words.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did miss DCI Warlow being actually on scene in the book, but the addition of DI Anna Gwynne added an interesting note. Read it in one sitting, of course, and once again, a great read. Well worth the wait. Just hoping there is no end to the team.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rhys Dylan at his best

Another brilliant book in the ongoing saga of Evan Warlow and his team. It is good to see other characters taking the lead. Can’t wait for the next instalment.

[Keith Chambers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ready for the next one!

Really enjoyed the coming together of all the past investigations and there solutions. Great characters and storyline, and this time, apart from the odd reference to the authors niggles about TV programs, pronouns, etc., no specific full on rants as in past books.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Druids Moor

Enjoyable read. Not the ending I expected o r thought. Just goes to show there are lots of twists and turns in the story. Ready for the last one now, I hope Warlow survives!

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best one of the series so far. I really enjoyed the threads from previous books coming together through the latest murder. Plus, good character development from Evan.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Great! Gil my hero...

I loved this book. All the twists and turns made it a page turner. Rhys Dylan has the knack with storyline and characters.

[Jane Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

They just keep getting better and better

And yes, I am ready for the next one. These characters really steal your heart—sorry Gil I just had to.

[Joseph Lyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfection

This is the best book in the entire series! I couldn't put it down. Fantastic! Can't wait for the next in the series!

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love if!

No spoilers but so glad there bad been some closure of a previous case. I thought for a while that Evan was going to retire but no worries!

[Mary Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite in the series.

[Susan King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looking forward to the next Warlow book. Loved it!

[Snowy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The latest book in a great series, it has a nail biting story, and great characters, Gil is happy and Evan is involved from home. I’ve loved all the books, but this one made me cry. Looking forward to the next book.

[Julian Tremayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book, with Warlow facing up to some serious personal issues. Also, a number of storylines come to fruition as the team chase a mysterious case in South Wales. The usual dry humour is present in abundance. Roll on No. 19.
Julian Tremayne, Cromer, Norfolk

[Suzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Satisfying wrap up

I was happy to see several ongoing threads tied off in this edition of DC War low Crime Thriller series. Book 18 is intense on the crime front , challenging for the characters, and oh so satisfying to read. .

[Mamareads · Rating 5 out of 5]

like reading a jigsaw puzzle

The usual team is up to many challenges as they try to make sense of many unconnected issues. Makes for interesting read as I was unsure how it was going to work out Love these books

[Rebecca Charlesworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t believe we are on book 18 of Warlow and crew, another well written storyline that held my interest from start to finish. Warlow is man down and on the fringe of activities for this case, though doesn’t stop the team checking in and using him as a sounding board. What’s really going on out on the windswept moors of wales.

[Denise Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another success for Rhys Dylan

My favourite book from Dylan in a while. I enjoy all of his work but this one was special. Several lines of intrigue vying for first position in being solved. Genius conclusion

[Kirk · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real page turner!

Rhys Dylan can’t write these books fast enough. Evan Warlow is my all time favorite character. Evan being on the sidelines is a first, but, he’s always a phone call away.
If I could have one wish, it would be that our favorite detective can keep on detecting!

[David Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best Warlow book so far.

Fantastic story, thank you RD. I’ve read all of the Warlow books and each one is better than the previous.

[Gerri Figg-Hoblyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gets better with every book.

Mr Dylan has mastered the art of a thrilling story with lots of human twists and interactions!
Can't wait for the next one

[Disneymum10 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very clever - a lot of loose ends tied! Heck of an ending!

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Druid’s Moor by Rhys Dylan is book 18 in the DCI Evan Warlow series. It is published on 4 November. A couple of ongoing cases keep the team busy and frustrated. A young girl is found alone on the hillside in the days leading up to Christmas. Meanwhile Gil is still investigating the disappearance of Freddie Sillitoe, and this leads him in unsavoury directions. Geraint Lane and his soon-to-be published book is causing Catrin to relive her trauma. All that is going on kept me glued to the page. This is a fabulous series, one of my favourites, and this addition is well worth reading. I always look forward with anticipation to a new release in this series and I am never disappointed. I love the characters, the stories and the setting of Wales. It is so good to find out what the characters have been up to. The humour, particularly from Gil and Rhys, is so entertaining. This is one of my favourite series and the author is a wonderful storyteller.

[Jim E. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting read, but there was not enough of Watlow. So many additional characters were added . There were several plots that all wove together, which was highly improbable. .

[Jill Stirling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable although the main character being sick was sad and bit tedious. The plot was good and it was especially good to see previous hanging plots resolved satisfactorily.
Just a few annoying bits like the touching faith in covid vaccines. More research needed there. And the assumption that homeschooling is not good thing to do. The characters obviously had other motivations but generally homeschoolers do so better on many levels than those who attend school. Especially British ones with poor results. Covid showed how dreadful the curriculum is in many countries.

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 18 in the DCI Evan Warlow Series opens in the run up to Christmas and this time Evan has to take a back seat as he has caught a bug and is too sick to go into the office. The book opens with a local farmer finding a young cold and disheveled girl in the middle of nowhere. After calling the police her parents, Taran and Noor Marston soon arrive and take her home but the police officer has an itch that he just can’t scratch. It’s great to be back with this brilliant police team in the depths of Wales and as always this is a compelling and atmospheric read.

Briefly, there is so much going on! Gil is still looking into the case of missing boy Freddie Sillitoe. Former journalist and right royal pain in the nether regions, Geraint Lane is publishing an expose about serial killer Roger Hunt and Catrin is concerned about her inclusion in the book. And DI Anna Gwynne from Avon and Somerset police has asked for their help providing background checks on one of two sisters found dead in a caravan near weston-super-Mare.

Honestly I didn’t want to put this book down I was so invested in the story, particularly the ongoing storyline around Roger Hunt and Can-y-Barcud. There are some real shocks that I didn’t see coming. Whilst it would be possible to read this as a standalone I honestly think the whole series is so good you should go back to the start! A great police procedural, with the added drama this time of Evan’s health, this was a very enjoyable read.