In the brooding alleys of Leek, Detective Jessica Ryan unearths the towns dark past when a homeless man is discovered brutally stoned to death in a ritualistic style murder; the crime scene adorned with biblical messages, thrusting Jess into a gritty investigation.The echoes of his murder reverberate through the derelict St. John the Evangelist church, revealing a tapestry of revenge, betrayal, and fanaticism that transcends time.As Jess delves into shadows, she stumbles upon a relentless present-day killer with a chilling connection to and abandoned children’s home.Haunted by a Priests chilling confession diary, the uncooperative homeless community, and a drop-in centre run by the secretive Catholic Church, Jess races against time to uncover the truth about three decades of child abuse - can she find the killer before another victim is sacrificed in God’s name.Dive into the heart of darkness where ritualistic murders, biblical messages, and a relentless killer converge in a prequel with unexpected twists.
Every revelation peels back layers, opening new chapters of suspense and danger.Judgement on the Peaks is the latest crime thriller from J.F. Burgess, the British author of the top-selling Detective Tom Blake murder mystery series, and is perfect for fans of Priscilla Masters, Mel Sherratt, LJ Ross, Joy Ellis, Rachel McClean, and Simon McCleave.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE GRIPPING DI JESSICA RYAN SERIES:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Compelling read!
Intense and well-written narrative, with great characters! This book will stay with you for a long time, don't miss it!' Goodreads⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A powerful story of murder and revenge... a real page-turner!' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Please tell me you have finished the next one!
Loved it!' Lisa Morris Horton. Facebook Reader⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An utterly gripping psychological thriller.' Reader ReviewOUT NOW:DETECTIVE JESSICA RYAN MURDER MYSTERY SERIESPREQUEL: JUDGEMENT ON THE PEAKSBook 2: KILLER ON THE PEAKSBook 3: TAKEN ON THE PEAKSBook 4: 'TBA'
