{"product_id":"dci-ryan-mysteries-volume-6-10-lj-ross-5-book-set-fiction-paperback","title":"The DCI Ryan Mysteries Volume 6-10 by LJ Ross 5 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCragside\u003cbr\u003eDark Skies\u003cbr\u003eSeven Bridges\u003cbr\u003eThe Hermitage\u003cbr\u003eLongstone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Dark Skies Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe DCI Ryan Mysteries Volume 6-10 gathers five gripping crime novels from bestselling author LJ Ross into one paperback set: Cragside, Dark Skies, Seven Bridges, The Hermitage, and Longstone. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Northumbria, this collection follows DCI Ryan and his team of detectives as they untangle five separate, self-contained cases filled with buried secrets, cold-case chills, and small-town tension. Perfect for devoted fans wanting to binge the series without waiting between releases, and equally ideal for newcomers looking for a satisfying entry point into one of the UK's most popular modern crime series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis five-book paperback set continues the acclaimed DCI Ryan Mysteries series by LJ Ross, moving readers through books six to ten of her bestselling Northumbria-set crime saga. Each novel stands alone as a complete mystery, yet together they build a richly layered world around Detective Chief Inspector Maxwell Ryan and the loyal team of investigators who surround him. The stories draw on real Northumberland landmarks and landscapes, from the grand halls of Cragside to the ancient hermitage at Warkworth Castle, using setting as a character in its own right. Ross is known for blending tight procedural detail with atmospheric suspense, and this collection showcases that skill across five distinct cases: a country-house death disguised as an accident, a decades-old disappearance resurfacing from a reservoir, a fugitive killer stalking Newcastle's streets, an unexplained death inside a historic hermitage, and a Viking treasure hoard tied to a modern-day crime. Readers consistently praise the series for its fast pacing, believable characters, and the way Ross balances Ryan's professional discipline with his personal life and relationships. This set is a natural next step for anyone who has enjoyed the earlier DCI Ryan titles, and it also works well as a standalone introduction for new readers drawn to twisty, character-driven British crime fiction. With five full-length novels in one paperback collection, it offers excellent value and hours of page-turning entertainment for fans of authors like Ann Cleeves, Peter James, and Angela Marsons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive complete DCI Ryan novels in one paperback collection, ready to read in sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric Northumbria settings bring real UK landmarks into every case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-contained mysteries mean no cliffhangers between books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value for fans wanting to catch up on the bestselling series at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a thoughtful gift for crime and mystery readers for birthdays or holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong addition to any home library or book club reading list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCragside — DCI Ryan's summer at a Bavarian-style mansion turns deadly when a staff party ends in an elderly man's suspicious death.\u003cbr\u003eDark Skies — A decades-old camping trip disappearance resurfaces when a body is found in England's largest reservoir.\u003cbr\u003eSeven Bridges — Ryan races to recapture a dangerous killer loose in Newcastle before events threaten to unravel everything he has built.\u003cbr\u003eThe Hermitage — An old man is found dead inside the ancient hermitage at Warkworth Castle, and the team must investigate without their star detective.\u003cbr\u003eLongstone — The discovery of a Viking treasure hoard beneath the North Sea draws a local historian into a modern-day mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLJ Ross is the pen name of Louise Ross, a bestselling British crime writer from Northumberland whose DCI Ryan Mysteries have sold millions of copies worldwide. She turned down a traditional publishing deal to self-publish her debut novel, Holy Island, in 2015, and went on to launch her own imprint, Dark Skies Publishing, to bring print editions of her books to stores. Ross studied law at King's College, University of London, and worked as a lawyer before pursuing her writing career full time. She continues to set her novels in the atmospheric landscapes of North East England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive twisty, atmospheric mysteries in one paperback set make this collection perfect for a cozy weekend read, a holiday gift for the crime fiction fan in your life, or a stocking stuffer that keeps giving all winter. Fans of Ann Cleeves and Peter James will find a satisfying new favorite in DCI Ryan.\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":"LJ Ross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57391209316726,"sku":"MAN-LOWPLEX-VRT-PNG-U2420-8191075059","price":58.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/dci-ryan-mysteries-volume-6-10-lj-ross-paperback.jpg?v=1785950152","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/dci-ryan-mysteries-volume-6-10-lj-ross-5-book-set-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}