{"product_id":"katie-maguire-6-books-collection-set-graham-masterton-fiction-paperback","title":"Katie Maguire 6 Books Collection Set by Graham Masterton - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Last Drop of Blood\u003cbr\u003eDead Girls Dancing\u003cbr\u003eDead Men Whistling\u003cbr\u003eBegging to Die\u003cbr\u003ePay Back The Devil\u003cbr\u003eLiving Death\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780698718425\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Head of Zeus\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix full-length paperback novels from a million-copy-bestselling crime series in one convenient bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach book is a self-contained mystery, so readers can start anywhere in the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric Cork, Ireland setting adds a distinctive backdrop rarely seen in mainstream crime fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, complex female lead in DS Katie Maguire appeals to fans of gritty procedural drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value way to catch up on multiple entries in a long-running, acclaimed series at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes an excellent gift for crime and mystery readers for birthdays, holidays, or as a beach read bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiving 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.\u003cbr\u003eDead Girls Dancing — A fire tears through a dance studio and kills seventeen young dancers, and Katie suspects murder where others see only tragedy.\u003cbr\u003eDead Men Whistling — A Garda officer is found decapitated in a graveyard with a tin whistle left behind, pulling Katie into decades of buried secrets.\u003cbr\u003eBegging to Die — An abandoned, mute child becomes the center of an unsettling case that draws Katie into a world of exploitation and hidden identities.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003ePay 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraham 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect 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.\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":"Graham Masterton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033514680694,"sku":"MAN-VRT-BB-U2528-0698718429","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/katie-maguire-collection-graham-masterton-paperback.jpg?v=1785509162","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/katie-maguire-6-books-collection-set-graham-masterton-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}