Death Lies Bleeding

'Accomplished writing from one of the best authors in the UK.' M.W. Craven, bestselling author of the Washington Poe series.One man’s disappearance could unlock the truth, but time is running out for Solomon Gray.Detective Inspector Solomon Gray has been hunting Michael Caldwell, a funeral director Gray suspects of hiding dark secrets, for months. Each time Gray gets close, Caldwell slips away, until the death of a colleague points Gray toward a crucial witness: Ian Jessop. The problem? Jessop vanished months ago, and no one knows if he’s still alive.Under pressure from his superiors to drop the Caldwell case, Gray is reassigned to investigate poison pen letters targeting Thanet’s elite. What begins as a bizarre distraction takes a deadly turn when one recipient turns up dead.Now, Gray must juggle both cases, tracking Jessop and confronting Caldwell, while uncovering a killer much closer to home than he realises.Death Lies Bleeding is the thirteenth novel in the gripping Solomon Gray crime thriller series, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, LJ Ross, JD Kirk,and Peter James.'... deeply emotional, a dark rollercoaster ride.' Ed James What Others Say'Keith Nixon is one hell of a writer.'Ken Bruen, author of the Jack Taylor series'A compelling murder mystery with a multilayered and engaging new hero. Great read.'Mason Cross, author of the Carter Blake thriller series'Detective Sergeant Solomon Gray is a fine creation and Keith Nixon is a sparkling crime fiction talent.'Howard Linskey, author of the Detective Ian Bradshawcrime series'A dark, uncompromising tale of loss, murder, and revenge. Glorious noir, which takes the police procedural elements and gives them new life. I can’t wait to read the next step in Solomon Gray’s journey for answers ...'Luca Veste, author of the Murphy and Rossi crime series'Keith Nixon’s latest Solomon Gray murder mystery pushes all the hot-button issues of a traumatised post-Brexit UK in this dark tale of loss, revenge and redemption. Flawed and floored by personal tragedy, DS Solomon Gray is ready to take his place alongside DS Logan McRae, DS Roy Grace and DCI John Luther. Modern jet-black Brit Noir at its best.'Tim Baker, CWA shortlisted author of Fever City What Readers Say'I’m left with a thirst which can only be quenched by reading the next in the series.''It’s not often I give 5* but I did with this one.''A cracking multi-level read.''Another great thriller.''Loving this series. Sol is magnificent.''Thoroughly enjoyable, I can’t wait for the next episode!