Katie Maguire 6 Books Collection Set by Graham Masterton - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Last Drop of Blood
Dead Girls Dancing
Dead Men Whistling
Begging to Die
Pay Back The Devil
Living Death

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780698718425
Publisher: Head of Zeus

Overview
Step 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.

About the Books
This 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.

Key Benefits

• Six full-length paperback novels from a million-copy-bestselling crime series in one convenient bundle
• Each book is a self-contained mystery, so readers can start anywhere in the set
• Atmospheric Cork, Ireland setting adds a distinctive backdrop rarely seen in mainstream crime fiction
• Strong, complex female lead in DS Katie Maguire appeals to fans of gritty procedural drama
• Great value way to catch up on multiple entries in a long-running, acclaimed series at once
• Makes an excellent gift for crime and mystery readers for birthdays, holidays, or as a beach read bundle

Book-by-Book Guide
Living 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.
Dead Girls Dancing — A fire tears through a dance studio and kills seventeen young dancers, and Katie suspects murder where others see only tragedy.
Dead Men Whistling — A Garda officer is found decapitated in a graveyard with a tin whistle left behind, pulling Katie into decades of buried secrets.
Begging to Die — An abandoned, mute child becomes the center of an unsettling case that draws Katie into a world of exploitation and hidden identities.
The 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.
Pay 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.

About the Author
Graham 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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect 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.

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