Adam Croft Books

Who hunts the hunters? When a man is found dead, mutilated in his house, DS Wendy Knight and DCI Jack Culverhouse soon realise that Jeff Brelsford was killed for one reason: he was a paedophile. As Wendy does her job and tries to find the killer, Culverhouse is less keen. As far as he's concerned, this is justice. With Culverhouse's attitude and stubbornness leaving him on the sidelines, Wendy delves deeper into the dark and murky world of Jeff Brelsford, and what she discovers is enough to shock her to her core. Could it be that the killer was someone very close to home... a police officer?

They know when he will kill again... but not who he will kill As DCI Jack Culverhouse comes to terms with his ex-wife's dramatic return after she disappeared eight and a half years earlier and DS Wendy Knight tries to cope with with the devastating events of two previous cases, a killer is loose on the streets of Mildenheath. As the body count begins to rise, Knight and Culverhouse start to realise that the killer is emulating the gruesome, grisly murders of the world's most famous and elusive serial killer, Jack the Ripper. They know he's going to kill again, but they don't know where or who his next victim will be. And what's worse, they don't know who he is either...

What if your loved one wanted you dead? Grace wants to spend the rest of her life with Tom. She needs to. Because otherwise he'll kill her. He's the perfect gentleman. He's kind, attentive and caring. Her family love him. And he needs Grace dead. But why? As the feeling grows that Tom is not as perfect as he seems, he begins to slowly and systematically destroy her life. Can she discover the truth and escape with her life?

Eleven years ago. A bungled armed robbery led by career criminal Freddie Galloway leaves a police officer shot in the face, fighting for his life. Present day. The shooter is released from prison, hell bent on revenge. That night, Freddie Galloway leaps to his death to escape a blazing inferno in his country mansion. With arson confirmed as the cause of the fire, Mildenheath CID are left battling a web of lies as they delve deep into the dark underbelly of Mildenheath's criminal underworld. But what they discover will be enough to shock them to the core.

A trail of death. A web of corruption. The ultimate betrayal. A series of armed robberies on local petrol stations leaves Mildenheath CID chasing their tails. But things are about to get a whole lot worse. When an elderly woman is killed during an armed raid on her jewellery shop, Knight and Culverhouse realise one of their own is involved -- a police officer. With the future of Mildenheath CID at stake and the lives of their loved ones under threat, time is running out -- fast. As they begin to investigate the web of corruption, they discover just how deep it runs -- and how close to home. But are they prepared for the truth?

No clues. No time. One chance to expose a terrifying secret. DS Wendy Knight has endured both tragedy and pain in her short time with Mildenheath CID's murder squad. Her grizzled partner DCI Jack Culverhouse has seen it all. But neither of them is prepared for a case without a single lead. A journalist with her finger on the pulse of Mildenheath's corrupt underbelly is beaten within an inch of her life. With a comatose victim and a defenceless child as the only witness, Knight & Culverhouse must reveal the horrifying truth before the ruthless killer comes back to finish the job.

Two dead bodies. A corrupt trafficking ring. A betrayal that'll shake Mildenheath to the core. Two dead bodies are found buried beneath undergrowth just outside Mildenheath. The race is on to uncover their identities and catch their killers. When two young men tell police they've escaped with their lives from a local brothel where they were kept as male prostitutes, DCI Jack Culverhouse and DS Wendy Knight are left facing a case like no other before. But as their investigation into the people traffickers and kidnappers gets deeper, they realise the ringleaders will stop at nothing to evade justice.

Book three in a stunning new crime series from 2m+ international bestseller Adam Croft.A body is found under Welland Viaduct on a bitterly cold winter morning. But this will be a murder investigation like no other.As DI Caroline Hills and DS Dexter Antoine begin to unravel the dark secrets in the victim's life, they find themselves sucked into a web of lies and betrayal.Rutland Police need to find the killer before it's too late. But with Caroline's health failing and their main witness suspiciously missing, the stakes couldn't be higher.Dark histories, mysterious gifts and hidden secrets abound. But will they discover the truth before anyone else is killed in cold blood?'Incredible' - BBC News 'A sensation' - The Guardian

A missing teenager. A murdered businessman. A huge, earth-shattering secret. When seventeen-year-old Danielle Levy goes missing one lunchtime, DS Wendy Knight and DCI Jack Culverhouse believe they have a routine case on their hands. When a prominent local businessman is found dead in his warehouse, however, the case takes a whole new disturbing turn as Knight and Culverhouse begin to unravel the connections between the two cases which lead to a dark and disturbing secret that will make them question everything they thought they knew.

A series of unexplained deaths plague Rutland. But the victims appear to be completely unconnected. With the body count rising by the day, DI Caroline Hills and DS Dexter Antoine need to uncover the link before more innocent people die.

An anonymous phone call reveals a horrifying secret. But can it be murder if there isn't a body? Father Joseph Kümmel is not just a deeply religious and spiritual man. He's the leader of a closed religious community at Hilltop Farm -- one which kills members who want to leave. When someone manages to get messages to DCI Jack Culverhouse and DS Wendy Knight about the goings-on at Hilltop Farm, they begin to uncover a web of dark deception and murderous intent. With a distinct lack of evidence and a community distrustful of the police, they're left fighting against the odds. The stakes are raised when their attempts to charge Father Joseph are blocked by higher powers. Will they be able to uncover the truth in time to stop his plans for a far more sinister fate for the residents of Hilltop Farm?

In Mildenheath Woods, a gruesome discovery unfolds as a bound body is found, executed in cold blood. This chilling crime sets the stage for a gripping investigation, unraveling secrets and motives hidden within the community. As detectives delve into the case, they confront the dark undercurrents of the town, where trust is shattered and danger lurks in unexpected places. The narrative promises a tense exploration of justice, betrayal, and the quest for truth in a seemingly tranquil setting.

Each morning, the first train of the day leaves Oakham station and thunders through a tunnel under the village of Manton. But today the driver sees something that changes his life: A dead body hangs in the tunnel's exit. DI Caroline Hills knows this isn't a suicide. It's murder. And when a second apparent suicide appears in Rutland, Caroline uncovers a shocking link: the victims knew each other. As Rutland Police fight to catch the killer, a group of friends is left with an even more shocking realisation. One of them is the murderer. And one of them will be the next to die.

What if the serial killer you were investigating was someone you knew? DS Wendy Knight's first murder case was always going to test her limits, but even she couldn't anticipate that a sadistic serial killer might be someone she knew - very well. As her investigation unfolds, so too does a sinister plot that will turn her world upside down and make it increasingly difficult to distinguish friend from foe in her tightknit world. By the time Wendy realises she is the killer's final intended victim, she's left fighting against her personal instincts - and for her life.

A peaceful Sunday morning in Rutland is shattered when a dead body is discovered on the rocks at Normanton Church. The victim has been laid out in a crucifixion pose, facing the altar. DI Caroline Hills is certain there's a religious connection -- one which threatens the tranquility of life in the area. The killer has gone to extraordinary lengths to make the symbolism clear. And the deaths will continue until Caroline and DS Dexter Antoine uncover the truth behind the dark secret -- and what lies beneath.

Set against the backdrop of 1910s and 1920s Japan's economic turmoil and political unrest, this book delves into the literature of the era, particularly the works housed in the Tatsukawa Library. It examines how these texts shaped the mindset of a generation that embraced militaristic ideals and violence, ultimately influencing Japan's imperial ambitions. Through this exploration, the book highlights the complex relationship between literature and the sociopolitical climate of the time.