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Jonathan Whitelaw

aka J D Whitelaw

Jonathan Whitelaw is an author, journalist and broadcaster. After working on the frontline of Scottish politics, he moved into journalism. Subjects he has covered have varied from breaking news, the arts, culture and sport to fashion, music and even radioactive waste - with everything in between. He's also a regular reviewer and talking head on shows for the BBC and STV. HellCorp is his second novel following his debut, Morbid Relations.

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Fantasy

New and upcoming books

February 2026

All at Sea

Series

Hellcorp
1. Hellcorp (2018)
2. The Man in the Dark (2019)

Parker Sisters Mystery (as by J D Whitelaw)
   1. Banking on Murder (2020)
   2. Summit of all Fears (2021)
   3. Death Do They Part (2022)

Bingo Hall Detectives
   1. The Bingo Hall Detectives (2022)
   2. The Village Hall Vendetta (2023)
   3. The Concert Hall Killer (2024)
   4. The Garden Club Murders (2025)

Novels

Morbid Relations (2015)
All at Sea (2026)

Jonathan Whitelaw recommends

A Plot to Die For (2026)
(Blooming Murder Mystery, book 1)
Ardal O'Hanlon
"Witty and wonderful... a hilarious caper that's as engaging and warm as it is mysterious. Truly brilliant stuff."

The Killer Question (2025)
Janice Hallett
"Brimming with heart, humour and human foibles, all wrapped up in a deadly whodunnit. This is Hallett at her very, very best."

Can You Solve the Murder? (2025)
(Can You Solve the Murder?, book 1)
Antony Johnston
"Nostalgic, compulsive and totally addictive - Can You Solve The Murder? is a masterpiece of interactive storytelling. Prepare your little grey cells to be given a THOROUGH workout as Johnston serves up a delightful slice of puzzling fun."

A Brush with Death (2025)
(Retired Teacher Mystery, book 4)
J M Hall
"As delightful as it is deadly, A Pen Dipped in Poison is a feel-good, fun and fabulous cosy mystery that had me utterly gripped from page one. J.M. Hall proves once again he's one of our very best cosy mystery writers. I absolutely loved it."

10 Marchfield Square (2025)
(Marchfield Square, book 1)
Nicola Whyte
"Whyte crafts a brand new kind of cosy mystery that leaps off the page and keeps you thinking throughout . . . A proper cosy whodunnit that oozes charm, wit and bloody murder."

The Voices (2025)
Natalie Chandler
"Written with cerebral charm - The Voices is a taught, twisty thriller that captures you from the off and refuses to let go."

The Twelve Murders of Christmas (2024)
Sarah Dunnakey
"Wonderfully well crafted and delightfully devilish at every turn - it's Christmas crime with a head scratchingly fantastic twist."

Happy Bloody Christmas (2024)
(Christmas Murder Mysteries, book 1)
Jo Middleton
"Christmas and murder - the perfect combination! Hilarious with dollops of fun and a brilliant whodunnit. Excellent from start to finish!"

The Mystery of the Crooked Man (2024)
(Agatha Dorn Mystery, book 1)
Tom Spencer
"Not your usual cosy, and that's exactly what I loved! Spencer tip-toes on that line between traditional and modern with a delicate charm and deftness of touch to create a juicy whodunnit. Simply brilliant!"

The Dog Park Detectives (2024)
(Dog Park Detectives, book 1)
Blake Mara
"Totally PAWSOME - I was hooked from the very first page and Mara weaves a special cosy magic throughout with rich characters and a fascinating, twisty plot. A brilliant whodunnit and all delivered with the deftest of touches. Dogs, dogs and more dogs, all with a splash of the macabre. Unputdownable!"

The Borrowed Hills (2024)
Scott Preston
"An astonishing debut - rarely has a fictionalised Cumbria seemed so vibrant and full of life. Preston weaves a visceral magic with every sentence that will have you completely glued from the get-go. Your new favourite for 2024, I promise!"

The Killer's Christmas List (2023)
(DI Tom Stonem, book 1)
Chris Frost
"Frost has that knack for keeping you on the edge of your seat, scared witless while still wanting to read on - absolutely fantastic stuff."

The Secret at No.4 (2023)
S L McManus
"Atmosphere and tension by the bucket-load, McManus has a natural gift of keeping you glued to the page."

The Launch Party (2023)
Lauren A Forry
"A truly dastardly, devilish and downright terrific murder mystery that's unputdownable. Lauren's writing sparkles with the grisly wonder that all modern crime books should have."

Beautiful Shining People (2023)
Michael Grothaus
"Totally engrossing from the start - the story, characters and settings will linger in your imagination long after you're finished - truly wonderful."

A Song of Winter (2022)
Andrew James Greig
"A Song of Winter has all the hallmarks of a thoroughly good what if...? story. Andrew's style and imagination make this a fascinating read."

Find Her First (2022)
Emma Christie
"Another triumph from one of the UK's brightest, freshest voices."

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