The DCI Castle Series: Books 1-5
(2026)(A book in the DCI Castle series)
An omnibus of novels by James Ellson
When crime crosses borders, Castle follows.
Discover the darkness lurking on Manchester’s streets with the complete DCI Castle series – all five British crime thrillers – in one gripping Box Set.
Manchester detective DCI Rick Castle has spent years investigating the city’s grisliest crimes. But the deeper he digs, the more he finds deadly secrets, powerful fugitives, and shadowy conspiracies stretching far beyond Piccadilly Gardens. Across five addictive thrillers, Castle risks his career, his reputation, and his life in pursuit of the truth.
Inside this Box Set you'll find:
Discover the darkness lurking on Manchester’s streets with the complete DCI Castle series – all five British crime thrillers – in one gripping Box Set.
Manchester detective DCI Rick Castle has spent years investigating the city’s grisliest crimes. But the deeper he digs, the more he finds deadly secrets, powerful fugitives, and shadowy conspiracies stretching far beyond Piccadilly Gardens. Across five addictive thrillers, Castle risks his career, his reputation, and his life in pursuit of the truth.
Inside this Box Set you'll find:
- All five full-length British crime thrillers in one collection
Complex investigations across Manchester and beyond
International manhunts, organised crime rings, and sinister conspiracies
A deeply flawed but relentless detective who never backs down from seeking justice
Perfect for fans of British crime fiction in the style of J.D. Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Peter James
The Books
Book One: The Trail
Manchester detective DCI Rick Castle chases a missing cannabis dealer to the mountains of Nepal. Discovering one body after another, he’s forced to make a brutal decision.
Book Two: Cold Dawn
When an internationally-wanted fugitive surfaces in Nepal, Castle pulls a prisoner from behind bars to help him secure justice. But can his slippery associate be trusted?
Book Three: Cold Summer
Castle chases two dangerous fugitives through Manchester’s criminal underworld. He must race against time to prevent them from meeting – as someone will certainly die.
Book Four: Base Line
A routine enquiry turns into a nightmare when drugs are discovered in Castle’s car. Fighting to clear his name, he uncovers a well-connected criminal network operating in plain sight.
Book Five: The Rule of Threes
Castle races to find a missing witness who could bring down an untouchable crime lord. Chasing her to the Scottish Highlands, the conspiracy explodes into violence he may not survive.
If you love British police procedurals, relentless detectives, and crime thrillers packed with grit and suspense, this complete Box Set is ready to get your pulse pounding.
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Praise for the DCI Castle series:
★ ★ ★ '' ★ Richly drawn characters… in a world of moral shades of grey.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The authenticity of the police procedures is obvious - you feel like you're right there with the characters in a real investigation.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A gripping crime novel… with complex characters and a story that keeps you hooked.
�� ★ ★ ★ ★ A fresh take on the crime genre.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Not many writers create a detective with vulnerabilities beyond the usual cop tropes.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Strong characterisation and plenty of plot twists coming along unexpectedly.
Genre: Mystery
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