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CSI Eddie Collins Collection Books 1-3: The Leeds Crime Thriller Series
"Andrew Barrett - a truly talented writer,” Michael Wood, best-selling author of the DCI Matilda Darke series
“A gritty and uncompromising book with an unforgettable main character. Gripping, fast-paced and spiced with dark humour.” Elly Griffiths – best-selling author of the Ruth Galloway series
Welcome to the best-selling CSI Eddie Collins series. This is a boxed set of the first three crime thrillers in this celebrated series featuring a man hellbent on doing the right thing – his own way. 1000 pages of non-stop action and emotion will leave you exhausted and hungry for more.
The Pain of Strangers. This is how Eddie’s life changed.
CSI Eddie Collins’s wife leaves him. She only comes back once – to take the dog. At work, Eddie is battling bad people. One bad person in particular seeks to choose how Eddie, and the victims he tries to protect, will die.
Black by Rose. This is how Eddie saved someone.
CSI Eddie Collins battles a cruel gang boss, Slade Crosby, and does everything he can to bring him to justice for the murder of an undercover officer. But Crosby is always one step ahead, and it isn’t long before Eddie finds himself in a lonely wood with a gun at his head.
Sword of Damocles. This is how Eddie lost someone.
When a woman is found dead inside her burning car, everyone thinks it’s a tragic suicide. But CSI Eddie Collins looks deeper and discovers something odd about the driver. It isn’t long before he realises the woman was murdered and the killer is working hard to erase a past that stretches back to the dark days of the 1970s and the Yorkshire Ripper.
“A gritty and uncompromising book with an unforgettable main character. Gripping, fast-paced and spiced with dark humour.” Elly Griffiths – best-selling author of the Ruth Galloway series
Welcome to the best-selling CSI Eddie Collins series. This is a boxed set of the first three crime thrillers in this celebrated series featuring a man hellbent on doing the right thing – his own way. 1000 pages of non-stop action and emotion will leave you exhausted and hungry for more.
The Pain of Strangers. This is how Eddie’s life changed.
CSI Eddie Collins’s wife leaves him. She only comes back once – to take the dog. At work, Eddie is battling bad people. One bad person in particular seeks to choose how Eddie, and the victims he tries to protect, will die.
Black by Rose. This is how Eddie saved someone.
CSI Eddie Collins battles a cruel gang boss, Slade Crosby, and does everything he can to bring him to justice for the murder of an undercover officer. But Crosby is always one step ahead, and it isn’t long before Eddie finds himself in a lonely wood with a gun at his head.
Sword of Damocles. This is how Eddie lost someone.
When a woman is found dead inside her burning car, everyone thinks it’s a tragic suicide. But CSI Eddie Collins looks deeper and discovers something odd about the driver. It isn’t long before he realises the woman was murdered and the killer is working hard to erase a past that stretches back to the dark days of the 1970s and the Yorkshire Ripper.
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First published December 12, 2022
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About the author
Andrew Barrett
35 books282 followersHi everyone,
My name is Andrew Barrett and I live and work in West Yorkshire.
My CSI Eddie Collins and SOCO Roger Conniston books focus on the world of the crime scene investigator. I've been a CSI for over twenty-eight years, and try to inject an element of authenticity into each story.
And if you enjoy detectives with a difference, search out the new series featuring a sharp female lead character called DS Regan Carter.
Thanks for looking,
Andy
My name is Andrew Barrett and I live and work in West Yorkshire.
My CSI Eddie Collins and SOCO Roger Conniston books focus on the world of the crime scene investigator. I've been a CSI for over twenty-eight years, and try to inject an element of authenticity into each story.
And if you enjoy detectives with a difference, search out the new series featuring a sharp female lead character called DS Regan Carter.
Thanks for looking,
Andy
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February 2, 2023
This box set contains the first three books in the Leeds Crime Thriller series, about a grumpy but dedicated Crime Scene Investigator working in Yorkshire’s biggest city. I read Black By Rose, (previously titled No Time to Die) and Sword of Damocles (as The Hammer Falls) back in 2018. Then in early 2022 the author published The Pain of Strangers as a new series opener, to reboot Eddie’s backstory, and “retired” the original (The Third Rule) which was a more political, dystopian type story than the rest of the series - which currently comprises six books. They’re all brilliant: compelling crime stories with flashes of twisted humour and a unique main character. The author is a practising CSI so the forensic details are fascinating and believable, if often rather gruesome. It’s helpful but not essential to read the books in order, and there are also three novellas. If you enjoy dark British police procedurals, but are looking for something a bit different, do yourself a favour and download this ebook set. You can thank me later.
Author’s blurb about each book - from his promo email:
“The Pain of Strangers. This is how Eddie’s life changed.
CSI Eddie Collins’s wife leaves him. She only comes back once – to take the dog. At work, Eddie is battling bad people. One bad person in particular seeks to choose how Eddie, and the victims he tries to protect, will die.
Black by Rose. This is how Eddie saved someone.
CSI Eddie Collins battles a cruel gang boss, Slade Crosby, and does everything he can to bring him to justice for the murder of an undercover officer. But Crosby is always one step ahead, and it isn’t long before Eddie finds himself in a lonely wood with a gun at his head.
Sword of Damocles. This is how Eddie lost someone.
When a woman is found dead inside her burning car, everyone thinks it’s a tragic suicide. But CSI Eddie Collins looks deeper and discovers something odd about the driver. It isn’t long before he realises the woman was murdered and the killer is working hard to erase a past that stretches back to the dark days of the 1970s and the Yorkshire Ripper.”
Author’s blurb about each book - from his promo email:
“The Pain of Strangers. This is how Eddie’s life changed.
CSI Eddie Collins’s wife leaves him. She only comes back once – to take the dog. At work, Eddie is battling bad people. One bad person in particular seeks to choose how Eddie, and the victims he tries to protect, will die.
Black by Rose. This is how Eddie saved someone.
CSI Eddie Collins battles a cruel gang boss, Slade Crosby, and does everything he can to bring him to justice for the murder of an undercover officer. But Crosby is always one step ahead, and it isn’t long before Eddie finds himself in a lonely wood with a gun at his head.
Sword of Damocles. This is how Eddie lost someone.
When a woman is found dead inside her burning car, everyone thinks it’s a tragic suicide. But CSI Eddie Collins looks deeper and discovers something odd about the driver. It isn’t long before he realises the woman was murdered and the killer is working hard to erase a past that stretches back to the dark days of the 1970s and the Yorkshire Ripper.”
December 30, 2022
I love this series and everything the author writes.
Eddie will make you laugh and cry as he helps find the bad guys. Mostly laugh. I love his attitude. I’m always surprised by the endings. If you like a good mystery, these are for you.
Eddie will make you laugh and cry as he helps find the bad guys. Mostly laugh. I love his attitude. I’m always surprised by the endings. If you like a good mystery, these are for you.
October 14, 2023
Loved it.
Didn't know if I would like these books, but soon became hooked. Can't wait to read more of them. Very bingeworthy.
Didn't know if I would like these books, but soon became hooked. Can't wait to read more of them. Very bingeworthy.
June 16, 2023
An incredible collection!
One of the most enjoyable collection of books I have read this year. A superb introduction to the most irreverent CSI that I have read about. Eddie Collins does not give a fig about anyone's feelings as long as he gets his man.
Three stories that should be read in order to understand what makes Eddie tick. Combine that with equal measures of sadness and laughter, his ways with the fairer sex and his opinions of work colleagues and this gives you a fabulous read. Twists and turns to keep you guessing in each story encourages you to just keep reading. Especially in the third book!!
Enjoyed these so much that I just have to get into the next books in the series.
One of the most enjoyable collection of books I have read this year. A superb introduction to the most irreverent CSI that I have read about. Eddie Collins does not give a fig about anyone's feelings as long as he gets his man.
Three stories that should be read in order to understand what makes Eddie tick. Combine that with equal measures of sadness and laughter, his ways with the fairer sex and his opinions of work colleagues and this gives you a fabulous read. Twists and turns to keep you guessing in each story encourages you to just keep reading. Especially in the third book!!
Enjoyed these so much that I just have to get into the next books in the series.
August 7, 2023
The first 2 books in this series were really good but boy #3 the sword of Damocoles was great it showed Eddie really does have a heart. (he took his father in to live with him.) This book really delved into what Eddie is like but the crime was also really well described and expertly solved. Andrew Barrett is a wonderful story teller and has been a favourite of mine for a long time, I can't wait for another adventure from Mr. Barrett.
February 19, 2023
Great series
All 3 are very good standalone stories and the characters in each are very interesting. Eddie's connection with Ros throughout the series adds an extra layer which is very poignant in the end.
I enjoyed these very much and highly recommend them.
All 3 are very good standalone stories and the characters in each are very interesting. Eddie's connection with Ros throughout the series adds an extra layer which is very poignant in the end.
I enjoyed these very much and highly recommend them.
June 3, 2023
I’d read book three before but out of sequence. I much preferred Book 1 & 2.
August 27, 2025
A Must Read
Reading this book and you are in the story Eddie Collins you can associate with. He’s your friend and you feel for him.
Read book one and you will be hooked. Enjoy.
Reading this book and you are in the story Eddie Collins you can associate with. He’s your friend and you feel for him.
Read book one and you will be hooked. Enjoy.
October 6, 2024
Excellent series, the main character, Eddie, is amazing. Story telling by the author is amazing and the pace of the stories is just right.
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