’Cleverly crafted, twisty, gripping and suspenseful’ B. A. Paris Only the killer holds the key. . .
Roz Watkins Book order
Roz Watkins crafts compelling crime fiction set against the dramatic backdrop of the Peak District, a landscape she intimately knows from her own life. Her background in science and law informs a sharp, analytical approach to storytelling, though her narratives are driven by the human element and the thrill of the chase. Readers will find themselves immersed in atmospheric mysteries, where the natural beauty of the setting belies darker secrets. Watkins brings a unique perspective to the genre, blending meticulous plotting with a keen eye for the intriguing possibilities of a dramatic locale.





- 2023
- 2020
'A RIVETING AND PROPULSIVE THRILLER' Kia Abdullah'SMART AND ATMOSPHERIC' T. M. Logan'I BARELY CAME UP FOR AIR' Jo Furniss'AN ABSOLUTE MASTERCLASS' James Delargy'ROZ WATKINS IS UP THERE WITH THE BEST' Cass Green
- 2019
Dead Man's Daughter
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A chilling and powerful thriller set in the atmospheric Peak District that will have you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Susie Steiner and Broadchurch.
- 2018
The Devil's Dice
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger Award The Times Crime Book of the Month, April 2018 A fascinating debut' The Sunday Times A touch of Agatha Christie, a dash of Ann Cleeves's Vera and a suitably moody setting in the Peaks...bring a formidable newcomer to British crime writing.' Daily Mail