Meet Detective Inspector Tara Grogan—sharp-minded, soft-spoken, and tougher than she looks. At just five foot one with a deceptively youthful face, Tara is often underestimated. But behind the mascara and modest height is a relentless investigator with a quiet steel and a deep sense of justice. From grim inner-city estates to ancient cathedral murder scenes, she faces killers who leave cryptic messages, political pressure, and a haunting link to her own past. Over the course of these eight tense, character-driven police procedurals, Tara is drawn into increasingly complex cases: a newborn buried by a riverbank, a teenage girl left in a staged tableau, a religious murder echoing centuries-old executions, and a reclusive scientist whose tragic past may hold the key to multiple killings. And in the shadows, one name keeps resurfacing—Callum Armour, the grieving academic who insists the deaths are all connected. This is crime fiction that prizes intelligence over gimmicks, built on rich characterisation, psychological nuance, and a compellingly methodical investigative pace. Based in Liverpool and drawn into cases across Oxford and beyond, DI Tara Grogan uncovers a chilling conspiracy that spans the country. Only Tara may be able to stop the killer—before more lives are lost. Includes All 8 Novels in the DI Tara Grogan Series: Book 1: An Early Grave Book 2: The Daring Night Book 3: The Silent Voices Book 4: Lethal Dose Book 5: Lethal Justice Book 6: Lethal Minds Book 7: Deadly Conviction Book 8: Deadly Move Meet the Detectives DI Tara Grogan Small in stature, huge in presence. At just 5'1", Tara is used to being underestimated—but behind the youthful face and blonde ponytail is a razor-sharp detective with a cool head and relentless drive. She’s methodical, emotionally intelligent, and quietly fearless, even in the darkest cases. A former Oxford student, she’s climbed fast through the ranks of Merseyside Police and isn’t afraid to challenge assumptions—or the old boys’ club. DS Alan Murray Wry, sardonic, and street-smart, Murray is Tara’s second-in-command. He’s in his mid-thirties, stocky and balding, with a blunt manner and a deadpan wit. Though he can be dismissive or crude, he’s a capable, tenacious investigator with strong instincts—and, beneath the banter, a grudging respect for Tara’s leadership.