The Isles of Scilly Mysteries 1-9 Books Collection Set by Kate Rhodes - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Hell Bay
Ruin Beach
Burnt Island
Pulpit Rock
Devil's Table
The Brutal Tide
Hangman Island
Deadman's Pool
The Mermaid's Cry

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK, Orenda Books

Overview
Escape to the wind-battered Isles of Scilly with this complete nine-book paperback collection from acclaimed British crime writer Kate Rhodes. Following Detective Inspector Ben Kitto from his first case on tiny Bryher through eight further investigations across St Mary's, Tresco, St Agnes and St Martin's, these atmospheric mysteries combine tight plotting with a vivid, storm-swept sense of place. Perfect for fans of character-driven coastal crime, this set offers a full reading journey for new readers and a handy way for existing fans to complete their collection.

About the Books
The Isles of Scilly Mysteries follow Detective Inspector Ben Kitto, a former Metropolitan Police officer who returns to his childhood home in the Scilly Isles after a traumatic case leaves him needing a fresh start. Taking up the post of Deputy Chief of Police across this remote archipelago off the Cornish coast, Kitto finds that small, close-knit island communities hide secrets as dark as anything he left behind in London. Across the nine novels, Kate Rhodes moves her detective between St Mary's, Tresco, St Agnes, St Martin's, Bryher and St Helen's, using each distinctive setting as the backdrop for a new case: a body found after a storm, a missing child, a drifting empty boat, a killer hiding among trusted neighbours. Kitto's own past as an undercover officer resurfaces more than once, bringing old enemies back and raising the stakes with every book. Rhodes blends slow-burn psychological tension with the physical isolation of island life, where ferries can be cancelled by weather and every suspect is someone the community thinks it knows well. The series has built a loyal following for its atmospheric writing and intricate plotting. Read in order, this collection traces Kitto's growth from a grieving islander into a steady, resourceful detective fully at home in his new patch. Longtime readers will notice his backstory unfolding gradually alongside each self-contained case.

Key Benefits

• Complete nine-book paperback set of the Ben Kitto series
• Atmospheric coastal crime set in the real Isles of Scilly
• Self-contained mysteries that also reward series-order reading
• Brand new, ready to gift or add to a crime library
• Great for vacation reading or a cozy winter binge

Book-by-Book Guide
Hell Bay — Kitto returns to Bryher to recover from a traumatic case, only for a storm to trap the island with a killer.
Ruin Beach — On tiny Tresco, Kitto hunts a killer who must be a trusted islander.
Burnt Island — A charred body and Cornish threats turn St Agnes against its newcomers.
Pulpit Rock — Kitto's team finds a body in a bridal gown at Pulpit Rock on St Mary's.
Devil's Table — Fog cloaks St Martin's the night twins Jade and Ethan are attacked.
The Brutal Tide — An old enemy, gang leader Craig Travis, resurfaces from Kitto's undercover past.
Hangman Island — A fisherman's empty boat sends the lifeboat crew racing against a storm.
Deadman's Pool — A pilgrimage to a sacred site uncovers a case tied to trafficking.
The Mermaid's Cry — The ninth mystery finds a killer waiting on Cornwall's darkest shore.

About the Author
Kate Rhodes is a bestselling British crime writer known for two acclaimed detective series: the Alice Quentin psychological thrillers, set in London, and the Isles of Scilly Mysteries, following Detective Inspector Ben Kitto across the remote archipelago off Cornwall. Her debut Scilly novel, Hell Bay, was shortlisted for the Crime Novel of the Year award, and the series has since earned a devoted readership for its richly drawn island settings and tightly wound suspense. Rhodes draws on her deep knowledge of Cornwall and the Scilly Isles, and her Ben Kitto novels have been optioned for television.

Why You'll Love This Set
Nine complete, self-contained mysteries in one paperback set make this an easy gift for the crime fan in your life — a birthday present, holiday season stocking stuffer, or summer reading pick for the beach or a long flight. Atmospheric, twist-filled and set against the wild beauty of the Scilly Isles, it's built for binge-reading from cover to cover.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.