{"product_id":"dci-craig-gillard-crime-thrillers-nick-louth-10-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"DCI Craig Gillard Crime Thrillers by Nick Louth 10 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body in the Marsh\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body on the Shore\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body in the Mist\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body in the Snow\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body Under the Bridge\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body on the Island\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bodies at Westgrave Hall\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body on the Moor\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body Beneath the Willows\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body in the Stairwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Canelo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDive into ten gripping installments of the DCI Craig Gillard Crime Thrillers by Nick Louth, collected in one brand-new paperback set. Beginning with The Body in the Marsh and running through The Body in the Stairwell, the collection follows the relentless Surrey-based detective as he untangles murders rooted in greed, jealousy, and long-buried secrets. Louth's police-procedural style blends authentic investigative detail with fast-moving plotting, delivering twisty, character-driven crime fiction that keeps readers guessing until the final page. Perfect for fans of British detective series, this set offers hours of suspenseful reading in one convenient bundle for any crime fiction lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis ten-book paperback collection brings together the first ten cases of DCI Craig Gillard, the sharp and methodical Surrey Police detective at the heart of Nick Louth's crime series. Louth builds each investigation on real-world police procedure, giving readers an authentic sense of how modern detectives sift evidence, manage pressure from superiors and the press, and piece together motive from scattered clues. Across the ten novels, Gillard investigates cases ranging from a missing criminologist's wife and a hit-and-run on Exmoor to a country-house murder at Westgrave Hall and a body discovered in a snowbound wood, each anchored in richly drawn English settings from quiet Surrey villages to wild moorland. What ties the series together is Gillard himself: dogged, quietly principled, and willing to follow evidence wherever it leads, even when it threatens colleagues, friends, or his own personal life. Supporting characters recur and evolve across the books, giving longtime readers a rewarding sense of continuity as relationships, rivalries, and departmental politics develop alongside each new murder inquiry. Themes of corruption, class, and the human cost of violence run throughout, but Louth balances the darker material with brisk pacing and satisfying resolutions. Readers who enjoy procedural detail as much as pure suspense will appreciate how carefully the clues are laid, while newcomers can jump in with The Body in the Marsh and progress through nine further standalone-yet-connected mysteries. This collection is an excellent way to experience the arc of Gillard's early career in one complete, brand-new paperback set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete set of the first ten DCI Craig Gillard Crime Thrillers by Nick Louth, brand new paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic police-procedural detail from a former investigative journalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, twisty plots with satisfying resolutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly drawn English settings, from Surrey villages to wild moorland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great gift for crime fiction fans and holiday reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone-yet-connected mysteries, best enjoyed in series order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body in the Marsh — Gillard's first big case pits him against a missing woman, a criminologist husband, and secrets close to home.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body on the Shore — A murdered architect and a staged crime scene send Gillard chasing motive through family alliances and political pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body in the Mist — A hit-and-run on Exmoor and a strange brand on the victim's neck point to something far more than random violence.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body in the Snow — A winter jog turns into a murder scene, testing Gillard under pressure from colleagues and the press alike.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body Under the Bridge — A discovery beneath a quiet river crossing sends Gillard chasing alibis that quickly begin to unravel.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body on the Island — An isolated setting becomes the backdrop for a case that tests Gillard far from his usual Surrey patch.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bodies at Westgrave Hall — A grand country estate hides secrets of wealth, inheritance, and betrayal in this twisty entry.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body on the Moor — Gillard's case collides with a courtroom defense and a violent enforcer, forcing hard choices about justice.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body Beneath the Willows — A discovery in a peaceful riverside spot uncovers a far darker history beneath the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Body in the Stairwell — A confined, unsettling crime scene challenges Gillard to reconstruct a fatal fall's final moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNick Louth is a British journalist and thriller writer, best known for the DCI Craig Gillard Crime Thrillers, a police-procedural series set largely in Surrey, England. Before turning to full-time fiction, Louth worked as a financial journalist and investment commentator, experience that lends his crime writing a sharp eye for motive and how institutions and people work under pressure. His self-published thriller Bite became a bestseller and was translated into multiple languages. Louth's Gillard novels combine authentic police procedure with fast-paced plotting, and he continues to expand the series for readers who enjoy grounded, character-driven British crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis ten-book paperback set is a perfect gift for crime fiction fans, an ideal stocking stuffer, or a rewarding addition to any classroom or personal library. With gritty procedural detail, twisty plots, and a detective worth rooting for, it's built for long weekends, holiday reading, or anyone who loves a good British mystery from start to finish.\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":"Nick Louth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57221989237110,"sku":"MAN-PR-UA10-9124253804","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/dci-craig-gillard-crime-thrillers-nick-louth-paperback-24996726.jpg?v=1785927725","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/dci-craig-gillard-crime-thrillers-nick-louth-10-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}