'A skilfully written mystery that kept me gripped from the opening sentence to the last word.' Leigh Russell, author of the DS Geraldine Steel Seven days until the killer strikes again – but who is next? DCI Warren Jones is deep into the investigation into an apparent murder-suicide when another case is thrust onto his desk. Winnie Palmer, missing for two months, has been found dead, her body stripped and propped against a tree in the woods. Two cases are more than enough to handle – but things get even harder for the team when they realise the cases might be linked. And when a third suspicious death is added to the pile, it raises a horrible question. Is there a serial killer on the loose? With all the murders taking place on Sundays, it's a race against time to find the killer before they strike again. As the days tick by Warren desperately searches for a link between the victims – but the only thing he knows for sure is that absolutely anyone could be next... Readers LOVE the...

'Highly recommended. Crime Writing at its very best' – Kate Rhodes on The Last Straw, book 1 in the DCI Warren Jones series When an open-and-shut burglary case lands on DCI Warren Jones' desk, he suspects it's come to the wrong detective – until he learns a tantalizing detail. Despite the suspect having admitted to the crime after being found with the stolen goods, DNA found at the scene does not match the man currently on bail – but is a match to an unsolved, violent rape case dating back to 1992. With their man in custody refusing to talk, Warren must embark on a manhunt for the mystery accomplice. And so begins a game of cat and mouse that will test Warren's rawest instincts and resolve – and throw up a shocking twist.

'Wow!... What a book!... Highly recommend.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When mother-of-two Louisa doesn't return home from work one night, her husband raises the alarm. Investigating the workshop where she ran her mail-order business reveals signs she was taken by force – and DCI Warren Jones is put on the case. As Warren and his team begin to dig into the missing woman's life, a complex network of relationships emerges. Who is Louisa's husband talking to on his second, secret phone? What's the truth about her relationship with the convicted criminal who works next door? And what happened to Louisa's university housemate a decade ago? Can the team break through the lies and get to the truth? Praise for Web of Lies: 'A complex and tangled web of deceit, secrets and lies... Tense and compelling... I read into the wee hours.' Liz Mistry, author of the Detective Nikki Parekh 'Another gripping read from Paul Gitsham... Had me hooked from start to finish.' Leigh Russell, author of the DI...

His biggest mistake was trusting someone he shouldn't have... When a body is found abandoned under a bridge, teeth and fingerprints removed, DCI Warren Jones and his team have little to go on. And once they finally identify the victim, the case doesn't get any easier. Estranged from his family but desperate to reconnect, the victim led a solitary life – apart from secretive liaisons with a series of partners he met online. Could one of them be guilty of his murder? Or does the truth lie closer to home? The more Warren digs, the murkier the picture becomes – re-written family wills, sabotaged CCTV footage and black-market deals are just the beginning. Only one thing is for sure: whoever was behind the brutal murder, they carefully won the trust of their victim before ending his life... Readers LOVE Paul Gitsham! 'Kept me hooked till the last page... Gripping... Kept me guessing till the last surprise... An excellent read that I strongly recommend.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'A...

Who could kill a man of God? A fire breaks out in a chapel, and DCI Warren Jones is alarmed by what is discovered at the scene. Curled up in the ash and debris is a body – and it's soon clear that the chapel doors were locked from the inside. The disappearance of a local priest, Father Nolan, and a cryptic note left in his room, point to an unusually violent suicide. But when further evidence confuses the picture, Warren begins to suspect foul play – and murder. Clearly, someone wanted this seemingly innocent man to suffer. And when a discovery on a quiet riverbank sends the investigation reeling, Warren knows he must act quickly to discover who is behind this spate of grisly deaths – before another man of God is found dead. Don't miss Paul Gitsham's ingenious new DCI Warren Jones novel! Readers LOVE Paul Gitsham: 'Mr Gitsham is fast becoming one of my favourite authors' 'I love this series and hope Gitsham writes another book soon' 'Paul Gitsham never fails to produce a good...

'A must read... Gripping.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars When a small-time drug dealer is found with his throat cut, a trail of blood leading to the weapon and killer, DCI Warren Jones looks forward to a fast resolution. But what seemed like an open-and-shut case quickly becomes a twisted trap: an innocent man set up to take the fall. Everybody knew the victim, but witnesses are sparse – no one wants to get involved in a turf war. The one detail Warren has to go on is a mystery accomplice seen with the victim before his death: a man called Madman. A man who doesn't seem to exist... Readers LOVE At First Glance! 'A tightly run police procedural... A huge surprise at the ending.' NetGalley Reviewer 'A gritty story with... a tight and twisting plot... You'll want to read more. ' NetGalley Reviewer The DCI Warren Jones series1 The Last Straw2 No Smoke Without FireBlood is Thicker than Water (Novella)3 Silent as the GraveA Case Gone Cold (Novella)4 The Common EnemyA Deadly Lesson...

If you play with fire, you're going to get burned... It should be an easy solve: a murder in broad daylight with two eyewitnesses. But the victim is the son of a notorious local crime family who has a habit of hitting on other men's wives; the witnesses are Serbian nationals who speak limited English. For DCI Warren Jones, this is his most challenging case yet. As the suspects pile up, the victim's family work to protect their son's memory by destroying any evidence that could betray his criminal past – or might have led to his killer. Somehow Warren must uncover the truth about the murder – but there are secrets at the heart of the case more dangerous than anyone could have imagined, and the fallout could tear Warren's team apart... Readers LOVE the DCI Warren Jones series: 'Gitsham's DCI Warren Jones series is a winner.' Goodreads reviewer 'The cast of characters is amazing.' Goodreads reviewer 'I do love this series... Proper police procedurals... They twist and turn to get to...

'Highly recommended. Crime Writing at its very best' – Kate Rhodes on The Last Straw, book 1 in the DCI Warren Jones series When Jillian Gwinnet is found dead – strangled in her office – it's a shocking and perplexing case for DCI Warren Jones. She was a trusted and respected member of the community. Deputy Head of Sacred Heart Catholic Academy, she had an unblemished record and had been a formidable force in the school for years. Who would kill this woman – a woman who had dedicated her life to supporting others? The deeper Warren delves, the darker the possible motives become...

It all seems straightforward. There's been a tragic accident: the old man fell asleep in his chair, woke up in the dark, fell and hit his head on the mantelpiece. But the Crime Scene Manager isn't happy. There are just too many details that aren't quite right and Charles Michaelson's accident becomes a suspicious death. And, as DCI Warren Jones investigates, he and his team discover that all is not as it appears to be in the dead man's caring family when his son-in-law disappears. Then they uncover some dark secrets in Michaelson's past and a motive for murder.Fans of Peter Robinson and Peter James will love Silent as the Grave, the third novel in Paul Gitsham's DCI Warren Jones series. More DCI Warren Jones books by Paul Gitsham:The Last StrawNo Smoke Without Fire Blood is Thicker Than Water (A DCI Warren Jones short story) Praise for Paul Gitsham: "A wonderfully classy crime novel. Fluent writing style, great pace to the action. What's not to like? I'll be reading number 2 as...

'Highly recommended. Crime Writing at its very best' – Kate Rhodes on The Last Straw, book 1 in the DCI Warren Jones series How do you catch a man's killer when everyone wanted him dead? In Middlesbury, a rally is being held by the British Allegiance Party – a far-right group protesting against the opening of a new Mosque. When the crowd disperses, a body is found in an alleyway. Tommy Meegan, the loud-mouthed leader of the group, has been stabbed through the heart. Across town, a Muslim community centre catches fire in a clear act of arson, leaving a small child in a critical condition. And the tension which has been building in the town for years boils over. DCI Warren Jones knows he can't afford to take sides – and must solve both cases before further acts of violent revenge take place. But, in a town at war with itself, and investigating the brutal killing of one of the country's most-hated men, where does he begin? Don't miss Paul Gitsham's ingenious new DCI Warren Jones...

When Professor Alan Tunbridge is discovered in his office with his throat slashed, the suspects start queuing up. The brilliant but unpleasant microbiologist had a genius for making enemies. For Warren Jones, newly appointed Detective Chief Inspector to the Middlesbury force, a high-profile murder is the ideal opportunity. He's determined to run a thorough and professional investigation but political pressure to resolve the case quickly and tensions in the office and at home make life anything but easy. Everything seems to point to one vengeful man but the financial potential of the professor's pioneering research takes the inquiry in an intriguing and, for Jones and his team, dangerous direction. A DCI Warren Jones Novel

It's DCI Warren Jones' coldest case yet... The body of Reginald Williamson had been well concealed under a bush in Middlesbury Common and the murder had been efficiently carried out – a single stab wound to the chest. Reggie's dog had been killed just as efficiently. With no clues and no obvious motive, the case is going nowhere....and then he gets a break. Warren's instincts tell him that the informant is dodgy – a former police officer under investigation. But when the story he tells involves the death of Warren's father, he can't help but listen. Suddenly, a wide criminal conspiracy, involving high-level police corruption, a gangster and a trained killer, is blown wide open...and Warren finds that this time, it's not just his career under threat, but his family – and his life. Fans of Peter Robinson and Peter James will love Silent as the Grave, the third novel in Paul Gitsham's DCI Warren Jones series. More DCI Warren Jones books by Paul Gitsham:The Last StrawNo Smoke...