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D.I. Dani Stephens

This gripping series follows a detective returning to duty after a life-altering attack, only to be plunged into a series of brutal murders. Her unique ability to delve into the minds of killers is tested when she must confront the darkest secrets of her own family. The narratives explore the depths of psychology, morality, and personal courage as the protagonist battles external threats and internal demons. These are chilling crime thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Rules of Murder
The Essence of Evil

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  1. 1

    The Essence of Evil

    • 400 pages
    • 14 hours of reading
    3.8(33)Add rating

    He’s your attacker. He’s a murderer.He’s your twin. When D.I Dani Stephens returns to work after the attack that almost ended her life, she’s quickly plunged into a horrific new case, as dead bodies are discovered on the streets of Birmingham. But with no link between the victims, Dani has to get inside a killer’s mind - so turns to the murderer she knows best. Her own twin brother… But what makes a psychopath? Can understanding her twin help her find a murderer who leaves no trace? As the circle closes on Dani, the clock is ticking and she needs a breakthrough – before she becomes the latest victim. A heart-stopping crime thriller that fans of Peter James and Mark Billingham won’t be able to put down.

    The Essence of Evil
  2. 2

    The case was closed. Now everyone connected is getting killed. Let the games begin…Henry and Caroline Redfearne’s annual ball is the hottest social event of the year. But the fun is cut short by the discovery of their son’s body, apparently the victim of a frenzied assault. He was last seen heading off with 17-year-old Sophie Blackwood, and a blood trail seems to show that Sophie has been kidnapped. DI Dani Stephens, still struggling after an attack by her serial killer brother, is thrown into a desperate search for a murderer who kills and keeps on killing. With Sophie still missing, and no clues in sight, she has nowhere to turn. Nowhere, that is, except her brother...The next gripping instalment of the DI Stephens series is an unputdownable and twist-filled crime thriller, perfect for readers of Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza and LJ Ross.

    The Rules of Murder