The first novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Sunday Times bestselling author Ann Cleeves. Inspector Ramsay is called to investigate the headmaster’s terrible murder at Heppleburn School. He's certain he’s found the culprit, but the school caretaker is convinced there’s another guilty party . . .
Inspector RamsaySeries
Journey into the atmospheric landscapes of England's Northumberland, where grim mysteries unfold. This gripping series follows a sharp-witted inspector as he tackles complex murder cases and uncovers secrets buried beneath the surface. Each installment tests his intellect and resolve, plunging into the depths of human nature.





Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Murder in My Backyard
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The second mystery novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, winner of the 2017 CWA Diamond Dagger.
- 3
A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy
- 274 pages
- 10 hours of reading
In this Pan Heritage Classics edition, Inspector Stephen Ramsey delves into the murder of Otterbridge's beloved Dorothea.
- 4
Killjoy
- 216 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The fourth mystery novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, winner of the 2017 CWA Diamond Dagger.
- 5
The fifth mystery novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, winner of the 2017 CWA Diamond Dagger.