The DI Stone Collection: Books 1-3
(2025)(A book in the DI Joseph Stone series)
An omnibus of novels by J R Sinclair
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Three gripping Oxford crime thrillers packed with atmosphere, unforgettable characters, and real heart.
Follow DI Joseph Stone through ritualistic murders, deadly secrets, and cases that cut dangerously close to home.Perfect for fans of tense, character-driven mysteries where every victory comes at a cost.
Reader Praise
‘A brilliant read… I was hooked from the first page and couldn’t put it down.’ – Amazon reviewer on The Dead of Midwinter‘This was a great plot and I found it to be intense. The characters were believable and I had no idea who the killer was until the police worked it out!’ – Amazon reviewer on A Flood of Sorrow
‘An excellent detective story set in Oxford—gripping, full of twists, and impossible to put down.’ – Amazon reviewer on The Embers of Summer
The DI Joseph Stone Oxford Crime Thrillers (Books 1–3)
Atmospheric, gripping, and driven by unforgettable characters—this Oxford-set trilogy blends chilling mysteries with real emotional depth.Book 1: The Dead of Midwinter
In the frost-bound streets of Oxford, DI Joseph Stone faces a killer leaving ritualistic messages at each crime scene. When the trail leads dangerously close to his own family, Stone must risk everything to stop the murders before they strike at the heart of his world.
Book 2: A Flood of Sorrow
A promising young rower vanishes, and the River Isis holds its secrets close. As the city teeters on the brink of panic, Stone and DC Megan Anderson dive into a case of lies, betrayal, and hidden grief. Each revelation forces Stone to confront not just the killer—but his own past.
Book 3: The Embers of Summer
When a respected businessman is found burned alive, Stone is drawn into a deadly game of vengeance. The investigation peels back the city’s genteel façade to reveal simmering grudges, dangerous obsessions, and truths people will kill to protect.
Why You’ll Love This Series
• Unforgettable characters—from Stone’s quiet determination to the fierce loyalty of those who stand beside him, these are people you’ll root for, worry about, and remember.'' Real heart behind the crime—beneath the chilling twists lie stories of friendship, love, and the resilience it takes to face the darkness.
• Oxford as you’ve never seen it—its beauty and history laced with secrets, its shadows hiding the most dangerous truths.
• Addictive storytelling—each book pulls you deeper, balancing tense investigations with moments that hit you right in the gut.
Three gripping cases. One detective you’ll never forget. A series where every crime cuts deep—and every victory comes at a cost.
Genre: Mystery
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