A quaint English fete. A village full of secrets. A shocking murder.

In 1920s England, private detective Henry Fleming is visiting his friend, retired author Lily Riley, in the quintessentially English village of Fulbridge.

Tragedy strikes when a resident is murdered, stabbed through the heart, in the historic local church.

When an inexperienced Scotland Yard detective arrives to investigate the case, Lily is accused of the terrible crime. With no sign of a murder weapon, and no obvious motive, Fleming realises it will fall to him to prove his friend's innocence and solve the baffling case.

For fans of Poirot, Miss Marple, Columbo, Jessica Fletcher and all their wonderful whodunnit / howdunnit mysteries.

Clean read: no graphic violence, bedroom shenanigans, or strong language.

An isolated island. A savage storm. An English murder mystery.

A marriage celebration. A shocking murder. An English manor house mystery.

In 1920s England, private detective Henry Fleming is invited to spend the weekend at Watermead Manor to celebrate the marriage of Gerald and Ida Langley. The handsome millionaire had been instantly smitten with the glamorous Ida and, after a whirlwind romance, they had married in secret.

Upon returning to England, however, it soon becomes apparent that not everyone is pleased or excited about the marriage and very soon accusations begin to fly about Ida’s motives: Does she really love him, or is she just an opportunistic gold-digger?

When, during the celebratory dinner, a guest is struck down by what appears to be poison, every guest becomes a suspect. It’s now up to Fleming to sift through the evidence and thereby unearth the truth and expose the lies.

For fans of Poirot, Miss Marple, Columbo, Jessica Fletcher and all their wonderful whodunnit / howdunnit mysteries.

Clean read: no graphic violence, bedroom shenanigans, or strong language.

Jump right into the totally gripping and nail-biting Chief Inspector James Hardy crime thrillers series with the first 4 books. Experience this introduction to the series brought together for the first time in this great value collection.

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The first 4 thrillers in the sensational DCI James Hardy series: Knife & Death, Walk in the Park, Angels, Hard Truth.

"Great to find an author I haven't read before who can keep me reading all day." - Amazon Reviewer, Mrs L.

KNIFE & DEATH

When detective James Hardy learns the body of a young woman discovered in the River Thames is that of a friend, his life goes into a tail-spin.

Anya, the victim’s flatmate, is on the run for her life. She could be the key to catching the killer. In a race against time, Hardy must track down Anya, before the killer does.

As the truth behind the investigation unfolds, Hardy’s own family come under threat. With two young daughters to protect and an investigation that twists and turns, Hardy finds himself pushed to the limit.

WALK IN THE PARK

A young mother, out walking her baby, has been murdered in broad daylight. Followed quickly, by a second terrifying, vicious attack on a young woman who’s a family friend of Hardy and his daughters.

Shaken and heartbroken, Hardy assists the team leading the investigation into a killer dubbed, the Regent's Park Ripper.

Knowing that in all likelihood the killer will soon strike again, the investigating team must put aside their differences, and work day and night to prevent more loss of life.

In a nail-biting, fast-paced investigation, Hardy will challenge his own, very personal need for revenge, when he finds himself face-to-face with the suspect in a deadly confrontation.

ANGELS

The press has dubbed him the ‘Angel Killer’. This killer is anything but an Angel, he's a brutal psychopath who's coming after Hardy and his family.

Detective James Hardy is trying to balance his job as a homicide detective, with being a good dad to his two young daughters, who’ve recently lost their mother. Whilst dealing with his own grief, and on the brink of a decision that'll improve all their lives for the better, Hardy must put personal matters on hold as he races to identify the Angel Killer.

In an emotionally charged and intense investigation, full of twists and turns, Hardy must give more of himself than ever before to stop an increasingly desperate killer.

HARD TRUTH

James Hardy’s new-found peace is rocked when Kelly Lyle ‘the Mentor’ returns. During her bloody campaign of murder, she rips apart the detective’s new life and reveals a secret that shatters everything Hardy believed to be true about his wife’s death.

What Amazon readers are saying:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! The only bad thing is I read so fast that I now have to wait for book four.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic read as are all his books. Highly recommended.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great to find an author I haven't read before who can keep me reading all day.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, Jay has done it again. Fast and furious from the beginning to the end. It's definitely a must read book. Can't wait for the next one. x

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really enjoyable story.

Newly widowed Detective Chief Inspector James Hardy’s investigation is one that will have long lasting repercussions. The body of a young woman is pulled from the River Thames and Hardy discovers the victim is known to him.

It's soon apparent the victim’s flatmate is on the run for her life and she could be the key to revealing the identity of the killer. In a race against time, Hardy must track her down before the killer does.

As the truth behind the investigation unfolds, Hardy’s own family come under threat. With two young daughters to protect and an investigation that twists and turns, Hardy finds himself pushed to the brink.

With his every move scrutinised by the press, a witness on the run, and a killer growing in confidence, how will Hardy handle the pressure and solve the investigation?

If you like James Patterson's Alex Cross, Karin Slaughter's Will Trent, and Michael Connolly's Harry Bosch, you won't be able to put down the compulsively addictive James Hardy series.

Detective Chief Inspector James Hardy is enjoying a rare day out with his two young daughters when he makes the mistake of answering his phone— it’s his boss.

A young mother, out walking her baby, has been murdered in broad daylight. Followed quickly, by a second terrifying, vicious attack on a young woman who’s a family friend of Hardy and his daughters.

Shaken and heartbroken, Hardy assists the team leading the investigation into a killer dubbed, the Regent's Park Ripper.

Knowing that in all likelihood the killer will soon strike again, the investigating team must put aside their differences, and work day and night to prevent more loss of life.

In a nail-biting, fast-paced investigation, Hardy will challenge his own, very personal need for revenge, when he finds himself face-to-face with the suspect in a deadly confrontation.

What choices will the heartbroken inspector make when he finds himself alone with the man who so savagely ended the life of a family friend?

One Inspector Hardy.
Two Chilling Investigations.
More twists. More turns.

Detective Chief Inspector James Hardy’s caseload is bursting at the seams. A serial murderer dubbed The Angel Killer is stalking young women in and around London, and an assassin is picking off high-profile political figures one by one, with his ultimate target being the prime minister herself.

Both cases land squarely on Hardy’s desk even as he struggles to rebuild a stable home for himself and his two young daughters after the senseless murder of their mother.

As the body counts rise in both investigations and the killers become bolder and more confident, Hardy realises he needs to get his head in the game and put his personal life on hold once again, jeopardising the very stability he has fought so hard to create.

With time running out and the stakes rising at every turn, Hardy must give more of himself than ever before to stop these killers.

What Amazon readers are saying:

★★★★★ “There's a TV series in here! DCI James Hardy could be the ‘new Morse’.”

★★★★★ “My new favourite author and detective!”

★★★★★ “A brilliant, nail-biting thriller. Fast-paced and edgy. Read it in two sittings.”

★★★★★ “What a cracking read, fast paced, strong, believable characters, a proper page turner.”

★★★★★ “Riveting read, a page turner, good characters and lots of twists.”

★★★★★ “I recommend this book. It was a really great read. Can't wait for the next one. I'm waiting with bated breath.”

★★★★★ “What a fantastic story. Could not put it down.”

★★★★★ “A really enjoyable story. Fast paced - with a sympathetic, strong main character; some seriously nasty villains and a good supporting cast.”

★★★★★ “Couldn’t put this book down! The characters & plots!! Brilliant.”

★★★★★ “An author who can keep me reading all day.”

Private detective Henry Fleming is invited to spend the weekend at Watermead Manor to celebrate the marriage of Gerald and Ida Langley. The handsome millionaire had been instantly smitten with the glamorous Ida and, after a whirlwind romance, they had married in secret.

Upon returning to England, however, it soon becomes apparent that not everyone is pleased or excited about the marriage and very soon accusations begin to fly about Ida’s motives: Does she really love him, or is she just an opportunistic gold-digger?

When, during the celebratory dinner, a guest is struck down by what appears to be poison, every guest becomes a suspect. It’s now up to Fleming to sift through the evidence and thereby unearth the truth and expose the lies.

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Important Note: If you wish to read the short story e-book of "The Theft of the Kingsley Ruby" for free, please search online for Jay Gill's website where it can be downloaded to your Kindle. Some Henry Fleming fans have expressed an interest in purchasing this petite mystery, and so we wanted to make it available to all those who wished to get their hands on it in the conventional manner.

In this 1920s (short read) whodunnit, Henry Fleming goes to Paris to unravel the mystery surrounding The Theft of the Kingsley Ruby.

Lord Kingsley asks private detective Henry Fleming to help recover the Kingsley Ruby. The precious gem was stolen from a hotel room in Paris while being moved from Zurich, Switzerland to London, England.

Fleming travels to Paris and speaks with the young man in Lord Kingsley's employ whose job it was to transport the gem.

Fleming must unravel how the jewel came to be stolen, in order to figure out who was behind the theft.

For fans of Poirot, Miss Marple, Columbo, Jessica Fletcher and all their wonderful whodunnit / howdunnit mysteries.

Clean read: no graphic violence, bedroom shenanigans, or strong language.

LOCAL POLICE SAY SHE’S A RUNAWAY.

BUT YOU KNOW YOUR DAUGHTER, SHE WOULDN’T DO THAT.

SHE MUST BE IN TROUBLE.

DESPERATE. You frantically search for her. Asking strangers around town if they’ve seen her… your precious daughter. All you need is a glimmer of hope that she’s safe.

When teenager Leanne Churcher stormed out from the family home after another clash with her mother, she went to stay with a friend. She’d left the family home under a cloud before; after a day or two she always came home. Always. She usually just needed some time to cool off. After all, teenagers can be like that. Right?

When after a few days she didn’t return, and no trace of her can be found, the family begin to panic. The police assume she’s an angry teenager whose run away. Why wouldn’t they? There's no evidence to suggest foul play of any kind.

Adam Churcher knows his daughter wouldn’t run away. He investigates her disappearance himself. After all, who can you turn to when the police won’t help?

But when Adam starts to uncover the truth nobody believes him, not even his wife. Suddenly the focus is on him and he feels helpless and ill-equipped to handle the pressure.

He needs a helping hand from retired Chief Inspector Hardy. Will Hardy take seriously what Adam has learned of Leanne's disappearance?

DON’T GO HOME: a twisty and engrossing Chief Inspector Hardy story. Follow how one father’s self-belief and determination uncovered the truth surrounding his daughter’s disappearance.