Land Rites
A country manor. Two murders. Multiple suspects. Can DI Ford solve the case before his own dark past is exposed?
After a dog walker discovers human remains in a badger sett in the idyllic Salisbury countryside, DI Ford is called in to lead the ensuing murder investigation. When a second victim turns up in a nearby pond, Ford is determined to find the connection.
Both victims met their fate near the sprawling Alverchalke Estate, ancestral home of a decorated war hero and his family. One was a dogged eco-activist and vocal critic of Lord Baverstock. The other was a petty criminal and poacher, youngest brother of a notorious local crime family. Certain that there’s more to this case than trespassing, Ford and Dr Hannah Fellowes race to find the hidden link. But when one victim’s family threatens to expose Ford’s own dark secret, the ticking clock becomes a time bomb.
Still consumed by guilt over his part in his wife’s tragic accident and struggling to raise the teenage son he lied to, Ford now finds himself losing control of the investigation. Can he work with Hannah to solve the case while privately fighting off the attempted blackmail? Or have his demons finally caught up with him?
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Andy Maslen
Andy Maslen is an author whose gripping thrillers and sharp, fast-paced narratives have captivated readers around the world. With a knack for creating high-octane, edge-of-your-seat plots, Andy's novels draw readers into a world where danger lurks around every corner and nothing is quite as it seems.
Born and raised in the UK, Andy's early career was in marketing and advertising, where he honed his skills as a writer, learning how to grab attention and keep people hooked. But after years of crafting ads, he decided to turn his hand to something more personal—fiction. His transition from the world of advertising to the realm of suspense and thriller writing was a natural one. The same instincts that made him a successful copywriter—an understanding of pacing, suspense, and compelling characters—became the backbone of his novels.
Detective Ford
Detective Ford consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
