THE TEES VALLEY KILLINGS

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The true definition of an unputdownable page-turner.’ Ginger Book Geek

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE SERIES OF CRIME THRILLERS, SET IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND.

Please note this is a completely revised edition of That Night.

Darlington is a small Northern town where everyone knows everyone. And Detectives Tanzy and Byrd know there’s a twisted serial killer in their midst . . .

They find Julia Porter’s body tied to a chair in her quiet family home in the outskirts of Darlington. She’s covered in blood, and someone has cut out her eyes.

Next to her is a message written in red crayon: She didn’t see it coming.

Detectives Tanzy and Byrd have never seen the like of this in their town before. Then a few days later a woman is handed a package on the high street.

It contains Julia Porter’s eyes.

Darlington used to be a quiet town. A nice town. Not any more.

Detectives Tanzy and Byrd must stop a twisted serial killer before more women die.

This propulsive, unputdownable crime thriller is perfect for fans of D.S. Butler, Charlie Gallagher, Rachel McLean, Alex Smith and Joy Ellis.

Readers cannot get enough of C.J. Grayson’s utterly gripping page-turner, The Tees Valley Killings:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I found myself entranced by the novel from the very beginning . . . The twists came thick and fast.’ Rosie

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Have you ever had a book that leaves you feeling as though you have been put through the wringer?.’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thrilling gripping read that never let up. Some surprising revelations. A great read!’ Susieh

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wild ride that will keep you on your toes trying to figure out who killed who and why. Non-stop action is unrelenting. Not a book to read before bed! Enjoy!!’ A reader in the US

⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An amazing fast-moving read, which keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing right through . . . I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish!!! Can’t wait for the next book. Brilliant!!!!’ Daisy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Very fast-paced and gritty from the very beginning to the end. They are very loveable characters and I liked learning about their own lives too.’ Ellie

MEET THE DETECTIVES

With his square jaw and light South African lilt, Detective Orion Tanzy is considered quite the catch in Darlington. But Orion is devoted to his wife Pip. She’s had her struggles, but together they’re raising their two beautiful young children. Orion studied forensic science at university, and after joining the force moved up the ranks to join Max as a detective inspector. The dream of working in forensics may have faded, but Orion still occasionally watches Silent Witness and wonders how different his career could have been. Tanzy and Byrd are not just co-workers, they’re also friends.

Detective Max Byrd joined the police force as soon as he turned eighteen. His father was an army man, but he encouraged young Max to try the police instead. Max was originally reluctant but, twenty-three years later, not once has he regretted the decision. A love of takeaways means Max doesn’t quite have the same washboard stomach as Orion, but an even greater love of five-a-side football — and his new partner Claire — keep him in good nick. Life is tough at the moment for Max and Orion, both professionally and personally.

THE SETTING

Darlington, in the far north-east of England, is a small market town where everyone knows everyone in some way. It’s a proper northern town with a great industrial heritage thanks to the old wool manufacturing industry. The bustling centre is the heart of the town, with the river Tees running on the outskirts, and it’s built up of many different areas — some are upmarket and quiet, and some are places where you should be careful if you’re walking alone. It’s a busy little place during the day but, at night, there’s plenty of dark, quiet alleyways and streets you’d do well to stay away from.