WW2: Whilst the nation is engaged in a heroic endeavour, crime flourishes in London. Murder, robbery, theft and rape are rife and the Blitz gives scope for widespread looting. This is an intriguing, harsh and cruel world. This is the world of DCI Frank Merlin.
The latest DCI Frank Merlin thriller, coming soon. London 1943. Under the shadow of war, murder is easily hidden.
The war grinds on but now Britain faces the Nazis with America on its side.
The fourth instalment in the DCI Frank Merlin series. December 1941. On a bright Sunday morning in Hawaii, Japanese planes swoop down and attack the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbour. America enters the war and Britain no longer stands alone against Hitler.
The third thrilling book in the DCI Frank Merlin series. London. Summer 1941. Four violent deaths, French double agents, a daring fraud – Merlin sets out on his most complex and exciting case yet.
The second book in the enthralling DCI Frank Merlin series. A compelling story of treasure, grand larceny, treachery, torture and murder.
The first book in the enthralling DCI Frank Merlin series. Set in wartime London mixing historical and fictional characters and featuring a charismatic and intriguing half-Spanish detective.
'Masterly...compelling...one of the most attractive characters to emerge in recent detective-thriller fiction.'
The British Crime Boom in World War Two, by Mark Ellis, military.com
'A richly atmospheric, authentic, and suspenseful detective series set during World War II on the UK's home front. Mark Ellis calls to mind Ken Follett, Alan Furst, and P.D. James.'
