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Out of Sight: Nottinghamshire Crime
A body beneath the pier. A killer on the loose. And nowhere left to hide.
While staying at a seaside holiday park, Detective Rob Loxley never expected to stumble into another murder investigation. But when a woman is found brutally murdered and strung up under the Cleethorpes pier, Rob just can’t walk away, especially when the killing sparks a deadly chain reaction.
But as the investigation deepens, Rob realises the victim had powerful friends, and even more dangerous enemies.
As Rob digs deeper, he uncovers a world of secrets, shifting allegiances, and a rising tide of violence that threatens to consume everything. Meanwhile, back home, old ghosts stir, new players rise, and a storm is coming.
One way or another, the past is catching up to him.
A gripping British crime thriller for fans of TG Reid, Jack Gatland, and Ian Rankin.
READERS
★★★★★ – Wow! What an exciting read it was! I absolutely loved it! Fantastic story. It had me gripped from the start. I found it impossible to put down as I wanted to know what happened in the next chapter! A real rollercoaster of a book with lots of twists and turns keeps you guessing right to the end!
★★★★★ – This series just gets better and better and it started off being brilliant!
★★★★★ – One of the best in the genre!
★★★★★ – The plotting is excellent, with plenty of tension and some unexpected surprises and great character development. It's dark, with a lot of brutal scenes but I was engrossed to the end and disappointed that I had finished the read. I absolutely loved it!
★★★★★ – Excellently written, fast paced and gritty.
★★★★★ – Fast paced murder mystery. Couldn’t put it down! Great characters throughout with a good rapport between. Loved it!
★★★★★ – Another brilliant read from AL Fraine
★★★★★ – A great plot and shocking twists.
★★★★★ – Outstanding characters and brilliant storyline.
★★★★★ – Well thought out and gripping thriller
★★★★★ – Oh my! Couldn't put this down for a second. A gritty, tense and exciting story.
★★★★★ – Fantastic story which draws you in from the start! I couldn't put it down! Lots of twists and turns which keeps you guessing right to the end! I can't wait to read the next book in this exciting series. Andrew's books go from strength to strength! I highly recommend you read
While staying at a seaside holiday park, Detective Rob Loxley never expected to stumble into another murder investigation. But when a woman is found brutally murdered and strung up under the Cleethorpes pier, Rob just can’t walk away, especially when the killing sparks a deadly chain reaction.
But as the investigation deepens, Rob realises the victim had powerful friends, and even more dangerous enemies.
As Rob digs deeper, he uncovers a world of secrets, shifting allegiances, and a rising tide of violence that threatens to consume everything. Meanwhile, back home, old ghosts stir, new players rise, and a storm is coming.
One way or another, the past is catching up to him.
A gripping British crime thriller for fans of TG Reid, Jack Gatland, and Ian Rankin.
READERS
★★★★★ – Wow! What an exciting read it was! I absolutely loved it! Fantastic story. It had me gripped from the start. I found it impossible to put down as I wanted to know what happened in the next chapter! A real rollercoaster of a book with lots of twists and turns keeps you guessing right to the end!
★★★★★ – This series just gets better and better and it started off being brilliant!
★★★★★ – One of the best in the genre!
★★★★★ – The plotting is excellent, with plenty of tension and some unexpected surprises and great character development. It's dark, with a lot of brutal scenes but I was engrossed to the end and disappointed that I had finished the read. I absolutely loved it!
★★★★★ – Excellently written, fast paced and gritty.
★★★★★ – Fast paced murder mystery. Couldn’t put it down! Great characters throughout with a good rapport between. Loved it!
★★★★★ – Another brilliant read from AL Fraine
★★★★★ – A great plot and shocking twists.
★★★★★ – Outstanding characters and brilliant storyline.
★★★★★ – Well thought out and gripping thriller
★★★★★ – Oh my! Couldn't put this down for a second. A gritty, tense and exciting story.
★★★★★ – Fantastic story which draws you in from the start! I couldn't put it down! Lots of twists and turns which keeps you guessing right to the end! I can't wait to read the next book in this exciting series. Andrew's books go from strength to strength! I highly recommend you read
367 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 5, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
This seems like it's been a long time coming but it's well worth the wait. Rob and his mother have gone into hiding for a while at a caravan park they visited many years ago, hoping that the rest of the Mason family won't find them. At the same time, Mary and Erica are help captive unknownst to Rob.
This was a really gripping read all the way through. Rob can't help himself and gets involved in a local police investigation into the murder of a woman near the caravan park. There's links to Russian gangsters, while Bill and his crew are also hovering in the background getting up to their own shenanigans. Bill is very interesting here - is he unraveling a bit? I love the pitting of all the separate protagonists against each other. It was a bit like a chess game but with more deadly stakes. I'm delighted to see there's another book in the pipeline and can't wait to read it.
This was a really gripping read all the way through. Rob can't help himself and gets involved in a local police investigation into the murder of a woman near the caravan park. There's links to Russian gangsters, while Bill and his crew are also hovering in the background getting up to their own shenanigans. Bill is very interesting here - is he unraveling a bit? I love the pitting of all the separate protagonists against each other. It was a bit like a chess game but with more deadly stakes. I'm delighted to see there's another book in the pipeline and can't wait to read it.
May 7, 2026
This is the ninth book in the DI Rob Loxley series and starts right from where the last book finished. To that end if you haven't read the previous books in the series you may get slightly lost. It is still a very good book and if you are new to the series you will still enjoy it although you'll be wondering about the build up to it.
This book sees Loxley hiding out in a seaside resort with his Mother as his criminal family search frantically for them. Typical of Loxley he can't lie low and is quickly involved with the local police on a murder investigation.
It is very fast paced, full of action and suspense. As the net closes in on the killer it also closes in on Loxley and his Mother. Like the rest of the books in the series this is well written and has you engrossed from the outset
This book sees Loxley hiding out in a seaside resort with his Mother as his criminal family search frantically for them. Typical of Loxley he can't lie low and is quickly involved with the local police on a murder investigation.
It is very fast paced, full of action and suspense. As the net closes in on the killer it also closes in on Loxley and his Mother. Like the rest of the books in the series this is well written and has you engrossed from the outset
August 11, 2026
The 9th book featuring Detective Rob Loxley.
James Loughton is a senior aide to Foreign Secretary Sir Richard Haldane. He gets caught up in a honey trap involving some unscrupulous Russians.
Rob has had to flee with his Mum, aided by Scarlett and Calico. They return to their happy place, but everything is anything but happy when news reaches them of a kidnapping.
Their location is close to a couple of Russians, Rob gets himself embroiled with a murder case when a local girl is found.
There’s a lot going on, Guy & Bill continue their mayhem, corrupt cops and a Met DI who Rob has worked with before turns up hot on the trail of the Russians.
It’s fast paced, a little unlikely plot but as always a great read.
James Loughton is a senior aide to Foreign Secretary Sir Richard Haldane. He gets caught up in a honey trap involving some unscrupulous Russians.
Rob has had to flee with his Mum, aided by Scarlett and Calico. They return to their happy place, but everything is anything but happy when news reaches them of a kidnapping.
Their location is close to a couple of Russians, Rob gets himself embroiled with a murder case when a local girl is found.
There’s a lot going on, Guy & Bill continue their mayhem, corrupt cops and a Met DI who Rob has worked with before turns up hot on the trail of the Russians.
It’s fast paced, a little unlikely plot but as always a great read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
At last book 9 in the Loxley series is here. Every one leaves you gripped and in suspense waiting for the next part of the saga. This one didn’t disappoint and still left you dangling for the next instalment!
Some old characters reappeared with some new. Are the Mason family finally unraveling? I don’t want to give any spoilers though so do give it a read. Although each book does stand alone there is a thread running all the way through so starting at book 1 is definitely recommended.
Thanks to the author for allowing me the privilege of being one of his advance readers.
Some old characters reappeared with some new. Are the Mason family finally unraveling? I don’t want to give any spoilers though so do give it a read. Although each book does stand alone there is a thread running all the way through so starting at book 1 is definitely recommended.
Thanks to the author for allowing me the privilege of being one of his advance readers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
OMG that was an intense, action packed story. I loved it, I love the whole series and hope they keep coming. The whole Scarlett/Calico duo is intense and it's great how they come to the rescue, they are badass ladies!! The characters and storylines just keep getting better and better and I'm looking forward to how Rob might handle his family in the coming books. I recommend this series to lovers of British crime .... you will not be disappointed.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This series featuring Rob Loxley is one of my favourites in the crime fiction genre. The author never disappoints and this latest in the series was well worth waiting for, filled with action and suspense right from the start until that tantalising ending! The character development is brilliant, especially Scarlett who is one tough cookie. Have the Mason family unravelled? Only time will tell but I hope we don't have too long to wait until we find out.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This story begins right at the end of book 8 and is intense throughout making the reader hold their breath at times and keep their fingers crossed. Rob as per usual becomes caught up in a local murder which helps to alleviate the tension of his enforced 'holiday' with his mother whilst his partner and sister have disappeared. Good solid page turner with another cliff edge ending.
Thanks to the author for the ARC to review.
Thanks to the author for the ARC to review.
May 10, 2026
More Story more satisfaction
It's taken a while with plenty of surprises but finally we seem to get more of the story and history of Robs past.
Returning to an old haunt ,and a few more police investigations bring a few bits together. Moving away to expand the story helps this series a lot I think whilst allowing some more aspects of the main characters to come out.
Well enjoyed and looking forward to a few people getting their just deserts.
It's taken a while with plenty of surprises but finally we seem to get more of the story and history of Robs past.
Returning to an old haunt ,and a few more police investigations bring a few bits together. Moving away to expand the story helps this series a lot I think whilst allowing some more aspects of the main characters to come out.
Well enjoyed and looking forward to a few people getting their just deserts.
June 14, 2026
I've just finished all 9 novels in the DI Rob Loxley series...one after the other! I was hooked. Totally invested in all the characters and their back stories as well as the murder mysteries they were embroiled in. Pretty gory stuff. Well written and riveting narratives, although I'm sure there wouldn't be so many serial killers at large in Nottinghamshire in reality...would there? Some cruel and sickening violence, not for the faint-hearted reader, but thoroughly gripping stories.
May 18, 2026
Thrilling
Once again A.L.Trains did not disappoint a great story with several twists and turns.Can't wait to see what happens next in this brilliant and exciting series
Once again A.L.Trains did not disappoint a great story with several twists and turns.Can't wait to see what happens next in this brilliant and exciting series
May 25, 2026
Outstanding
Another cracker in the Detective Rob Loxley series. All the old favourites plus some more characters to keep you going. Can't wait for Number 10
Another cracker in the Detective Rob Loxley series. All the old favourites plus some more characters to keep you going. Can't wait for Number 10
June 11, 2026
OMG!!!
WHAT A FANTASTIC BOOK!!
Cannot wait for the next one
WHAT A FANTASTIC BOOK!!
Cannot wait for the next one
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