The Liverpool Killings

DI Ruth Hunter #23

by Simon McCleave

DI Ruth Hunter must solve a murder in Liverpool.

270 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 24, 2026

Reviews

[J Davies]

Yet another brilliant Ruth Hunter book from Simon McCleave.
What's not to like about this series? It has sharp writing, clever plots and accurate geographic settings.
This time it all relates to unresolved happenings in previous books, though it's not necessary for readers to have read them, they'll probably want to after finishing this one. I particularly enjoyed the little bits of character development for all the regular cast members.
I'm really looking forward to the next one.

[Emma Bottomley]

1st time I’ve been disappointed

I love DI Hunter books and I’ve never had issue until this one. Everything seemed a bit rushed and the 2 story lines running side by side meant that both were a bit lack lustre. Maybe 2 separate books would have been better.

[Sue Burton]

Just a brilliant series

[Claire Fraser]

As usual a great book from this author. I could hardly put it down. It has two stories running side by side, both making me anxiety ridden for the characters. I cannot say anything further without spoilers but if you are a fan of Ruth Hunter and her team this is one not to be missed.

[Elizabeth]

A great read

As I have come to expect from this author…a book full of action, heroism, terror, fear and a group of colleagues nearer to friends; especially when one of their number is kidnapped and threatened with a gruesome death.
Working between Wales and Merseyside the team cover the miles to bring justice against organised crime groups who wreak havoc.
I strongly recommend this book.

[Graham Hall]

Five star as usual

Well I waited for this for a while and read it in 2 days. I couldn't put it down! One of the best in the series I believe. Fast paced and the usual suspects carrying out the actions. I just wonder how much further Simon can take this. I personally hope it's a lot further.

[mick barnes]

Cracker

What's not good about this author he comes up trumps with every book ,he gets you hooked from page 1 to the end you can't put it down cos you want to know what happen s next.
If you have not read any yet start now you won't be dissapointed

[je snape]

Another great Ruth Hunter story

Another great Simon McCleave book. All the usual characters , lives at risk, more little insights into the characters private lives, all making the book believable.

[Bill Peters]

Doesn't disappoint

As always Simon has written an.excellent.book, superbly plotted.and filled with believable characters and storyline, well.worth reading, read it in one

[David Martin]

Good read as usual

Good book, good plot and no over the top dragging it out, very good read can't wait for the next one

[Ann Harwood]

Another enthralling read, I couldn’t put it down once I had started it

[Claire]

Really enjoyed this one

[joanne]

Brilliant

Really great read,throughout many twist and turns highly recommend the whole series i can't wait for the next one to arrive

[P D Miller]

Full on

What tour de force, non stop you can't relax until the penultimate chapter an adrenaline rush right from the start, brilliant

[M R B Davis]

Padded

A bit a weak story, both of them, but enthralling nevertheless. Movement between North wales, Liverpool and back again
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[David Gaskill]

Another brilliant story from Simon cannot wait for the next Ruth Hunter book

[K L]

Rollacoaster of a read

Thoughly enjoyed this one
Just keeps getting better and better
Just love this series you never know what is going to happen next

[Lesley Darlington]

He’s done it again!

Another “Unputdownable “ book.
I would thoroughly recommend it to everyone! Thank you Simon!
I will certainly be recommending you to anyone who will listen…

[Barbara Jones]

Best one yet

The book is a page turner of the highest order. From page one to the end it had me gripped in suspense. Simon always tells a good story but this one beats them all