{"title":"Graham Masterton","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"katie-maguire-series-6-books-collection-set-graham-masterton-fiction-paperback","title":"Katie Maguire Series by Graham Masterton 6 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhite Bones\u003cbr\u003e\nBroken Angels\u003cbr\u003e\nRed Light\u003cbr\u003e\nTaken for Dead\u003cbr\u003e\nBlood Sisters\u003cbr\u003e\nBuried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780570198642\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Head of Zeus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into the dark heart of Cork, Ireland with DS Katie Maguire, the fearless detective at the center of Graham Masterton's crime series. This paperback set gathers the first six novels—White Bones, Broken Angels, Red Light, Taken for Dead, Blood Sisters, and Buried—into one gripping collection. Masterton, a former horror novelist, brings a chilling atmosphere to every case, pairing meticulous police procedure with visceral suspense. Fans of dark, twist-filled crime fiction will find a world where old secrets resurface as new murders, and one relentless detective refuses to let the guilty walk free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Katie Maguire series follows Detective Superintendent Katie Maguire as she navigates the rain-slicked streets and quiet harbors of Cork, Ireland, uncovering crimes that reach far deeper than they first appear. Across these six novels, Graham Masterton builds a world where the past is never truly buried—old grudges, wartime secrets, and generational cruelty keep surfacing as fresh crimes and unanswered questions. White Bones opens the series with a horrifying discovery: eleven skeletons hidden in a farm field since 1915, each bearing the marks of a calculated killer. From there, the series escalates through Broken Angels, Red Light, Taken for Dead, Blood Sisters, and Buried, each book presenting a self-contained case while deepening Maguire's personal and professional journey. Masterton, who spent decades writing horror fiction before turning to crime, infuses every investigation with a genuinely unsettling atmosphere, balancing procedural realism with true dread. Cork itself becomes a character—its coastal cliffs, working-class neighborhoods, and centuries-old buildings hold secrets Maguire must coax into the light. Themes of institutional corruption, family loyalty, and the lasting scars of violence recur throughout the series, giving the series emotional weight beyond the puzzle of whodunit. Whether you're new to Irish crime fiction or a longtime fan of Masterton's writing, this collection offers a satisfying, immersive binge-read with a heroine worth rooting for from page one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix novels covering the start of the acclaimed Katie Maguire series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGritty, atmospheric Irish crime fiction from a former horror novelist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tenacious female detective at the heart of every case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCork, Ireland setting with genuine atmosphere and menace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of dark, twist-filled procedural thrillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhite Bones — Eleven skeletons buried since 1915 launch Maguire's first case.\u003cbr\u003e\nBroken Angels — A music teacher's murder pulls Maguire into a web of hidden networks.\u003cbr\u003e\nRed Light — Maguire hunts a powerful pimp's killer amid coercion and cover-ups.\u003cbr\u003e\nTaken for Dead — A woman buried alive in a Cork cove reveals a chilling motive.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlood Sisters — A murdered nun forces Maguire to probe a convent's darkest secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\nBuried — The sixth novel brings Maguire face to face with a deeply personal case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGraham Masterton was born in Edinburgh in 1946 and began his career as a junior newspaper reporter before becoming executive editor of Penthouse at age 24. He spent twenty-five years as one of the world's bestselling horror authors, best known for The Manitou, before turning to crime fiction. Inspired by the five years he and his late wife lived in Cork, Masterton created Katie Maguire, Ireland's first female police superintendent. First published by Head of Zeus in 2012, the series has since sold over a million copies worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for fans of gritty crime fiction, this six-book set delivers hours of page-turning suspense in one paperback collection. Whether stocking a home library, hunting for a birthday gift, or planning summer reading, Katie Maguire's pursuit of justice through Cork's shadowed streets will keep you hooked from White Bones through Buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Masterton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033513861494,"sku":"MAN-VRT-BB-U2528-057019864X","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/katie-maguire-6-books-collection-set-graham-masterton-paperback.jpg?v=1785509387"},{"product_id":"katie-maguire-6-books-collection-set-graham-masterton-fiction-paperback","title":"Katie Maguire 6 Books Collection Set by Graham Masterton - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Last Drop of Blood\u003cbr\u003eDead Girls Dancing\u003cbr\u003eDead Men Whistling\u003cbr\u003eBegging to Die\u003cbr\u003ePay Back The Devil\u003cbr\u003eLiving Death\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780698718425\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Head of Zeus\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the rain-soaked streets of Cork with this six-book paperback collection from Graham Masterton's million-copy-bestselling DS Katie Maguire crime series. Gathering Living Death, Dead Girls Dancing, Dead Men Whistling, Begging to Die, The Last Drop of Blood, and Pay Back The Devil, this set delivers relentless police procedurals packed with murder, corruption, and moral tension. Katie Maguire investigates cases ranging from arson and ritualistic killings to terrorism and human trafficking, all while battling institutional rot within her own force. A must-have set for crime fiction fans who love gritty, character-driven mysteries with an authentic Irish setting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection brings together six entries in Graham Masterton's acclaimed DS Katie Maguire series, each one a self-contained mystery set in and around Cork, Ireland. Katie Maguire is a determined, deeply human detective who navigates a police force riddled with old grudges, political pressure, and buried secrets, all while chasing killers who exploit the shadows of a modern city still shaped by its past. Masterton, a veteran novelist known for pairing crisp procedural detail with visceral, unflinching prose, keeps every investigation grounded in believable forensic work and Irish social texture, from Garda station politics to the folklore that lingers in rural communities. Across these six books, Katie confronts arson, ritualistic murder, human trafficking, and domestic terrorism, each case testing her resolve and forcing her to weigh personal cost against professional duty. The series has been embraced by fans of authors like Peter James and Chris Carter for its tight plotting and refusal to look away from difficult subject matter. Long-running characters develop across the set, including Katie's colleagues and adversaries within the Garda, giving loyal readers continuity while ensuring each title still works as a standalone read. Whether picked up individually or read straight through, this set captures a detective series that has sold in the millions and continues to expand with new installments. It's an ideal introduction for new crime fiction readers and a satisfying, good-value bundle for longtime fans who want to fill gaps in their collection or revisit favorite cases in a single paperback set.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix full-length paperback novels from a million-copy-bestselling crime series in one convenient bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach book is a self-contained mystery, so readers can start anywhere in the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric Cork, Ireland setting adds a distinctive backdrop rarely seen in mainstream crime fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, complex female lead in DS Katie Maguire appeals to fans of gritty procedural drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value way to catch up on multiple entries in a long-running, acclaimed series at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes an excellent gift for crime and mystery readers for birthdays, holidays, or as a beach read bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiving Death — On Halloween night in Cork, a young woman with green hair stumbles from a nightclub in the first sign of a chilling case for Katie Maguire.\u003cbr\u003eDead Girls Dancing — A fire tears through a dance studio and kills seventeen young dancers, and Katie suspects murder where others see only tragedy.\u003cbr\u003eDead Men Whistling — A Garda officer is found decapitated in a graveyard with a tin whistle left behind, pulling Katie into decades of buried secrets.\u003cbr\u003eBegging to Die — An abandoned, mute child becomes the center of an unsettling case that draws Katie into a world of exploitation and hidden identities.\u003cbr\u003eThe Last Drop of Blood — A respected judge is found burned to death on a quiet Cork road, launching Katie into a case tangled with corruption and hidden loyalties.\u003cbr\u003ePay Back The Devil — A bombing campaign targets the descendants of executed IRA soldiers, forcing suspended DS Katie Maguire back into action to stop a traitor within her own ranks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraham Masterton is a British author born in Edinburgh in 1946, known for his prolific career across horror, thriller, and crime fiction. He began as a journalist before becoming editor of Penthouse, and later found major success with his horror debut The Manitou. Masterton has since written dozens of novels, including the long-running Katie Maguire police procedural series set in Cork, Ireland, which has sold in the millions of copies worldwide. His work is praised for combining fast-paced plotting with unflinching, visceral storytelling, earning him a dedicated readership among crime and horror fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for crime fiction lovers, this six-book bundle offers hours of gripping, atmospheric reading at real value. Whether you're stocking a bookshelf, planning summer reading, or looking for a thoughtful gift for the mystery fan in your life, this collection delivers gritty, page-turning suspense book after book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Masterton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033514680694,"sku":"MAN-VRT-BB-U2528-0698718429","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/katie-maguire-collection-graham-masterton-paperback.jpg?v=1785509162"},{"product_id":"katie-maguire-series-graham-masterton-6-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Katie Maguire Series by Graham Masterton 6 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite Bones\u003cbr\u003eBroken Angels\u003cbr\u003eRed Light\u003cbr\u003eTaken for Dead\u003cbr\u003eBlood Sisters\u003cbr\u003eBuried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780570198642\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Head of Zeus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the fog-shrouded streets and windswept coastline of Cork with this six-book Katie Maguire collection by Graham Masterton. Following one of Ireland's most compelling fictional detectives, this set gathers White Bones, Broken Angels, Red Light, Taken for Dead, Blood Sisters, and Buried into a single, gripping crime saga. Each brand-new paperback delivers atmospheric, character-driven investigations steeped in Irish history, moral ambiguity, and relentless suspense. Perfect for fans of gritty procedurals and dark, place-rooted storytelling, this collection offers hours of page-turning tension for readers who like their crime fiction bleak, brisk, and unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraham Masterton's Katie Maguire series follows Detective Superintendent Katie Maguire, one of Ireland's most determined investigators, as she confronts brutal crimes across six standalone yet interconnected novels set in and around Cork. The series opens with White Bones, in which the discovery of eleven long-buried bodies drags a decades-old atrocity into the present day, establishing the moody, history-haunted tone that defines the collection. Subsequent installments push Maguire into darker corners of Irish society: Broken Angels examines predatory secrets hidden behind respectable faces, Red Light exposes the brutal machinery of exploitation and trafficking, and Taken for Dead traps a victim in a race against time on a remote coastal cove. Blood Sisters turns its attention to institutional cruelty and buried guilt, while Buried closes the run by dragging long-hidden history back into the light. Masterton, best known for decades as a bestselling horror novelist before turning to crime fiction, brings a distinctive intensity to the series, blending forensic procedure with a strong, almost gothic sense of place. Cork itself becomes a character throughout — its lanes, coastlines, and closed communities shaping every investigation. Readers who enjoy tightly plotted mysteries with morally complex villains and a detective who refuses to look away will find this collection a satisfying, immersive read, ideal for binge-reading over a rainy weekend or working through slowly, one book at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete six-book Katie Maguire collection in one set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new paperback copies, ready to read or gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGritty, atmospheric Cork setting throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by veteran storyteller Graham Masterton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for fans of dark, character-led crime procedurals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for crime and thriller readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite Bones — Long-buried bodies surface on a Cork farm, launching Maguire's first investigation.\u003cbr\u003eBroken Angels — A music teacher's murder exposes secrets behind respectable faces.\u003cbr\u003eRed Light — Maguire tracks a killer through Cork's underworld of exploitation.\u003cbr\u003eTaken for Dead — A woman buried alive in a remote cove starts a race against time.\u003cbr\u003eBlood Sisters — Institutional cruelty and buried guilt test Maguire's resolve.\u003cbr\u003eBuried — Long-hidden history resurfaces for a morally charged finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraham Masterton was born in Edinburgh in 1946 and began his career as a newspaper reporter before becoming a magazine editor in his early twenties. He first found fame as a horror novelist with The Manitou, which was later adapted into a feature film, and went on to publish dozens of horror titles over a twenty-five-year career. Drawing on the years he and his late wife lived in Cork, Masterton later created the Katie Maguire series, bringing his atmospheric, unflinching style to Irish crime fiction. He continues to write from his home in Cork, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix brand-new paperbacks, one unforgettable detective, and a Cork setting so vivid it feels like a character in its own right. 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