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Hidden Norfolk Book 18

Hidden Norfolk #18
by J M Dalgliesh
Hidden Norfolk Book 18 (Hidden Norfolk #18) by J M Dalgliesh
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Hidden Norfolk Book 18 is an upcoming novel by J M Dalgliesh and the next installment in Hidden Norfolk series.

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Release date: 2027

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J M Dalgliesh

J M Dalgliesh

Before he ever penned a crime scene or built the quiet tension of a small-town mystery, J.M. Dalgliesh was drawn to the shadows that linger at the edges of everyday life—the things left unsaid, the truths that hide beneath the surface. Raised in Norfolk, England, his early years were spent surrounded by the kind of windswept coastlines and weather-beaten streets that would later seep into the moody, atmospheric settings of his novels.

Dalgliesh didn’t follow the traditional literary path. His journey into writing came after years of working with people from all walks of life, experiences that gave him a sharp eye for the unspoken complexities of human nature. That empathy, coupled with a natural instinct for suspense, forms the backbone of his storytelling. His books often explore the fractures beneath seemingly tranquil communities, peeling back layers of civility to reveal the quiet violence that can lurk within.

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Best known for his bestselling Norfolk and Hidden Norfolk crime series, and more recently for the brooding Misty Islenovels set on the Isle of Skye, Dalgliesh writes mysteries that prioritize character as much as plot. His detectives aren’t superhuman—they’re thoughtful, fallible, and deeply affected by the cases they take on. This emotional realism, paired with his love of bleak landscapes and slow-burn tension, has earned him a dedicated readership across the UK and beyond.

Dalgliesh’s work is grounded in the tradition of British crime fiction, but there’s a modern edge to his voice—a sensitivity to the moral gray areas of justice and the long shadows cast by the past. Whether it's the salt-stained villages of East Anglia or the haunting stillness of Skye, his settings breathe with as much presence as his characters.

He writes not to shock, but to understand—to explore what happens when ordinary people are placed under extraordinary pressure, and what the human cost of justice might really be.

Hidden Norfolk

Tucked away on England’s brooding east coast, where the land bleeds into mist and marsh, the Hidden Norfolk series unfolds with quiet intensity. It’s here—beneath the surface of a place known more for coastal charm than crime—that the past lingers like fog and truth is a slippery, shifting thing.

Following Detective Inspector Tom Janssen, each story peels back the veneer of village life, revealing the tension, trauma, and long-buried secrets that ripple just beneath. These aren’t crimes of convenience—they’re rooted deep in character, shaped by community and carried out in silence. In this world, justice isn’t clean-cut, and resolution rarely comes without personal cost.

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What makes the series stand out in the realm of British detective fiction is its devotion to atmosphere over action. The sense of place is almost a character in itself—windswept beaches, fading skies, and forgotten lanes form the backdrop to crimes that echo long after the final page. The pacing is deliberate, the storytelling intimate, and the emotional weight unflinching.

Fans of slow-burn crime novels, rich in psychological complexity and steeped in setting, will find themselves drawn into the quiet power of these investigations. There’s nothing flashy here—just sharp writing, layered plots, and a protagonist whose quiet persistence mirrors the landscape he patrols. In Hidden Norfolk, every whisper of wind might be carrying a secret, and no one is ever quite as innocent as they seem.


Hidden Norfolk consists of sixteen books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

One Lost Soul (Hidden Norfolk #1)
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Bury Your Past (Hidden Norfolk #2)
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Kill Our Sins (Hidden Norfolk #3)
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Tell No Tales (Hidden Norfolk #4)
Unrated
Hear No Evil (Hidden Norfolk #5)
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The Dead Call (Hidden Norfolk #6)
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Kill Them Cold (Hidden Norfolk #7)
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A Dark Sin (Hidden Norfolk #8)
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To Die For (Hidden Norfolk #9)
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Fool Me Twice (Hidden Norfolk #10)
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The Raven Song (Hidden Norfolk #11)
Unrated
Angel of Death (Hidden Norfolk #12)
Unrated
Dead To Me: A Hidden Norfolk Thriller (Hidden Norfolk #13)
Unrated
Blood Runs Cold (Hidden Norfolk #14)
Unrated
Watch and Prey (Hidden Norfolk #15)
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When Death Calls (Hidden Norfolk #16)
⧗ 8.00 (1)
Keep No Secrets (Hidden Norfolk #17)
⧗ 9.34 (3)
Hidden Norfolk Book 18 (Hidden Norfolk #18)
⧗ 8.00 (1)

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