The Llangollen Killings

Author: Simon McCleave

Crime & mystery

Published on 27 August 2026 by Canelo (Canelo Crime) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the DI Ruth Hunter' series.

Paperback | 288 pages
197 x 129 x 22mm | 204g

THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLERThe epic Welsh crime thriller fiction series featuring the much-loved DI Ruth Hunter.

A small-town. A deadly game. A detective on the edge.

A Llangollen farmer, Aaron Jenkins, is found shot and DI Ruth Hunter is called in to track down the murderer. The local community is rocked and whispers swirl about adultery: both Aaron and his wife were having affairs.

But when there are several more violent slayings, Ruth realises that the murders might be bigger than a domestic concern and these may just be the beginning of a long and bloody gang battle. It’s not long before Ruth and her team are stuck in a lethal conflict with armed suspects, racing against the clock to prevent yet another cold-blooded shooting.

A page-turning detective thriller. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, JM Dalgleish, Rachel McLean and LJ Ross.

PRAISE FOR SIMON McCLEAVE ‘Absolutely thrilling’ Helen Fields‘Action-packed’ Lisa Gardner‘Keeps you gripped’ Rachel McLean