The Wirral 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 | 272 pages
196 x 128 x 20mm | 192g

THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLERThe epic Welsh crime thriller fiction series featuring the much-loved DI Ruth Hunter.Time is running out for DI Ruth Hunter…When a Wrexham based businessman is found murdered across the border in Heswall on the Wirral, Ruth and her team must work with Merseyside Police to solve the crime. It seems that a fatal accident on a local building site might provide the motive.

But Ruth discovers that a gang in Birkenhead have been using intimidation to steal valuable machinery. Could they be behind the killing?With dangerous suspects on the loose and the ever-present threat of another murder looming, Ruth must solve the case, and soon – before she ends up with blood on her hands.

A chilling police procedural with excellent twists. 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