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Reckless Deceit: A DCI Evan Warlow Novel
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Expected 6 Oct 26A professional hit in rural Wales leaves Warlow chasing shadows.
First a body in the moss-dark woodland above Brechfa. Then a silver Nissan abandoned on a quiet Carmarthen street. It all adds up to an execution so methodical it could only have been planned weeks in advance.
DCI Evan Warlow doesn't know why professional killers drove two hundred miles to murder a minibus driver. He doesn't know why there is cocaine on the victim's clothing, or who made the phone call designed to identify him. What he does know is that every thread in this investigation seems to have been cut before it can lead anywhere useful.
The truth, when it comes, reaches back further than anyone expected — and closer to home than anyone is comfortable with.
With DS Jess Allanby back from Milan, Gil Jones in fine sardonic form, and the team juggling personal upheaval alongside a race against the custody clock, Reckless Deceit delivers all the warmth, wit, and procedural tension that has made the Warlow series a firm favourite with readers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Reckless Deceit is the twenty-first novel from bestselling crime author Rhys Dylan, delivering the series’ characteristic precision and unease. Recommended for readers of JD Kirk, TG Reid 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.
First a body in the moss-dark woodland above Brechfa. Then a silver Nissan abandoned on a quiet Carmarthen street. It all adds up to an execution so methodical it could only have been planned weeks in advance.
DCI Evan Warlow doesn't know why professional killers drove two hundred miles to murder a minibus driver. He doesn't know why there is cocaine on the victim's clothing, or who made the phone call designed to identify him. What he does know is that every thread in this investigation seems to have been cut before it can lead anywhere useful.
The truth, when it comes, reaches back further than anyone expected — and closer to home than anyone is comfortable with.
With DS Jess Allanby back from Milan, Gil Jones in fine sardonic form, and the team juggling personal upheaval alongside a race against the custody clock, Reckless Deceit delivers all the warmth, wit, and procedural tension that has made the Warlow series a firm favourite with readers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Reckless Deceit is the twenty-first novel from bestselling crime author Rhys Dylan, delivering the series’ characteristic precision and unease. Recommended for readers of JD Kirk, TG Reid 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.
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Expected publication October 6, 2026
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Rhys Dylan
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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.
https://www.instagram.com/rhysdylanbo...
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.
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