{"product_id":"isles-of-scilly-mysteries-9-books-collection-set-kate-rhodes-paperback","title":"The Isles of Scilly Mysteries 1-9 Books Collection Set by Kate Rhodes - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHell Bay\u003cbr\u003eRuin Beach\u003cbr\u003eBurnt Island\u003cbr\u003ePulpit Rock\u003cbr\u003eDevil's Table\u003cbr\u003eThe Brutal Tide\u003cbr\u003eHangman Island\u003cbr\u003eDeadman's Pool\u003cbr\u003eThe Mermaid's Cry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster UK, Orenda Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEscape 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete nine-book paperback set of the Ben Kitto series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric coastal crime set in the real Isles of Scilly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-contained mysteries that also reward series-order reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new, ready to gift or add to a crime library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for vacation reading or a cozy winter binge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHell Bay — Kitto returns to Bryher to recover from a traumatic case, only for a storm to trap the island with a killer.\u003cbr\u003eRuin Beach — On tiny Tresco, Kitto hunts a killer who must be a trusted islander.\u003cbr\u003eBurnt Island — A charred body and Cornish threats turn St Agnes against its newcomers.\u003cbr\u003ePulpit Rock — Kitto's team finds a body in a bridal gown at Pulpit Rock on St Mary's.\u003cbr\u003eDevil's Table — Fog cloaks St Martin's the night twins Jade and Ethan are attacked.\u003cbr\u003eThe Brutal Tide — An old enemy, gang leader Craig Travis, resurfaces from Kitto's undercover past.\u003cbr\u003eHangman Island — A fisherman's empty boat sends the lifeboat crew racing against a storm.\u003cbr\u003eDeadman's Pool — A pilgrimage to a sacred site uncovers a case tied to trafficking.\u003cbr\u003eThe Mermaid's Cry — The ninth mystery finds a killer waiting on Cornwall's darkest shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNine 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.\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":"Kate Rhodes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58570888315254,"sku":"MAN-VRT-PR+HPR-U2519-9124026026","price":68.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/isles-of-scilly-mysteries-kate-rhodes-paperback-93893494.jpg?v=1791303446","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/isles-of-scilly-mysteries-9-books-collection-set-kate-rhodes-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}