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When the body of a serial entrepreneur is discovered at the foot of a lift shaft in Newcastle’s infamous Byker Wall estate, a troubled DC Ryan Jarrod, in line for a promotion he doesn’t want in a job he no longer loves, is called in to investigate. What should be Jarrod’s easiest case becomes his most difficult as two worlds a world of the rich and self-righteous, where greed feeds corruption; and a world of the poor and destitute, where poverty nurtures desperation. Ryan’s obsession with the case leads him to fall foul of his friends and colleagues, leaving him alone to unravel the threads of both worlds – and the discovery that, when dark secrets lurk in the shadows of the human soul, no-one is quite as they seem. Think of Ann Cleeves or LJ Ross with a gritty, urban twist - that's the DC Ryan Jarrod explosive crime fiction in the mould of traditional dark thrillers. What people are saying about the Ryan Jarrod 'Narrative so rich you can smell the Tyne’ ‘The pace of James Patterson' 'A Geordie Rebus’ 'A real page-turner' ''This has the makings to be my favourite detective series, by far' 'Excellent twists and turns. More Ryan Jarrod, please.'

260 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 11, 2021

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December 13, 2025
still enjoying the local storyline, and family of characters
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3 reviews
May 16, 2021
Best yet!

I enjoy this author and have read the stand alone books but really love this series. I thought it was because I belong to the area , but even if I came from, Essex or Belfast I still think I would enjoy them . Reading this recent one clinched it. A great series, believable characters and gripping story line.
When's the next one out????
1,181 reviews6 followers
January 21, 2022
Another great story

Another great story featuring Ryan Jarrod and the rest of the team. Well written and crafted and very authentic and perhaps based on a true event/character. Looking forward to reading more.
15 reviews
May 15, 2021
The best in the series so far.
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June 26, 2021
Fantastic read!

Great read yet again from Colin Youngman. Can't wait for the next one in the series. Couldn't put this one down.
7 reviews
July 27, 2021
They get better and better, more please- ASAP. Howay Colin man, do Ryan and Hannah become sergeants, do they get hitched???
37 reviews
August 20, 2021
High level

Absolutely brilliant again Colin I really thought it was scully but heck what a surprise at the end can't wait for your next book thank you
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October 19, 2021
Absolutely fantastic Colin has got me back into reading again, brilliant author highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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24 reviews
March 15, 2022
Geordie at their best

Another Northumberland .come Tyneside crime story. I'm hooked now want to read the next one.🌟
An easy read and no complicated plots
52 reviews
August 5, 2022
Gripping

Good read, gripping, twists and turns

Time for the next chapter from my home town

Watch out, listen and drift into the town of Byker
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April 1, 2023
East End of Newcastle

Another Cracking Story there,bringing all the Old Landmarks to Life.
Being a Walker lad,with my Cousin Norman from old Byker.
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