Dan Taylor’s career as a bomb disposal expert in the British Army ended when an IED killed three of his team and left him scarred for life. Years later, and on the brink of self-destruction, Dan struggles to cope with the nightmares that haunt him.

Until the day an estranged friend leaves a voicemail message, moments before he is assassinated in cold blood.

Plunged into a global conspiracy, Dan must unravel the research notes Peter Edgewater left behind and locate an explosive device being smuggled towards London by a secretive organisation hell-bent on protecting its assets – and time is running out.

White Gold is the first book in an action-packed adventure thriller series that fans of Vince Flynn, Robert Ludlum and the Lee Child Jack Reacher series are calling "a blast!”

The Dan Taylor spy novel series:

The Legacy Device (A Dan Taylor short story)
White Gold
Under Fire
Three Lives Down
Behind the Wire

What reviewers are saying about the Dan Taylor spy novel series:

'There have been many thrillers coming out in the market today and, from time to time, we find one that completely catches our attention. White Gold is certainly one of them!' Readers Favourites

An explosion rocks a Qatari natural gas facility… a luxury cruise liner capsizes in the Mediterranean… and someone has stolen a submarine…

Dan Taylor doesn’t believe in coincidences – but can he convince his superiors they are next in the terrorists’ line of fire?

As Britain enters its worst winter on record, Dan and his team fight to ensure the country’s energy resources are protected. At all costs.

In an action-packed adventure from the Middle East through the Mediterranean to London, Dan and his team are on a quest which will test every choice he makes. Assisted by the enigmatic Antonia Almasi, Dan realises he faces an adversary far greater than he ever imagined.

And not everyone is going to survive.

Under Fire is the second book in an action-packed adventure thriller series that fans of Vince Flynn, Robert Ludlum and the Lee Child Jack Reacher series are calling "a blast!”

The Dan Taylor spy novel series:

The Legacy Device (A Dan Taylor short story)
White Gold
Under Fire
Three Lives Down
Behind the Wire

What reviewers are saying about the Dan Taylor spy novel series:

'There have been many thrillers coming out in the market today and, from time to time, we find one that completely catches our attention. White Gold is certainly one of them!' Readers Favourites

'A gripping story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Get the audio book version it's awesome. I can't recommend it enough' Goodreads

'From the explosive opening, to the thrilling ending it had me hooked. It's a fascinating fast moving story.' Goodreads

Dan Taylor survives two attempts on his life, and discovers the rest of his team missing.

Now a terrorist group has stolen a radioactive isotope from a top secret government project.

With the Prime Minister determined to re-negotiate the country’s place in the European Union, and deals being struck behind closed doors, Dan stumbles across a plot that will shake the country to its core.

Can Dan stay on the run long enough to prevent a nuclear disaster on British soil?

If his mission fails, his enemies will overthrow the British government, and Dan will be a wanted man.

If he wants to succeed, he’ll have to sacrifice everything.

Three Lives Down is the third book in an action-packed adventure thriller series that fans of Vince Flynn, Robert Ludlum and the Lee Child Jack Reacher series are calling "a blast!”

The Dan Taylor spy novel series:

The Legacy Device (A Dan Taylor short story)
White Gold
Under Fire
Three Lives Down
Behind the Wire

"Spy thrillers with well-developed complex characters" Manhattan Book Review

Dan Taylor is trying to keep a low profile when an old friend contacts the Energy Protection Group seeking his help.

The man’s daughter is alone in North Africa, and her life is in grave danger.

Thrust back into active duty, Dan realises that getting Anna to safety is only half his problem. The forensic accountant holds the key to preventing Western Sahara from descending into chaos, and exposing the puppet masters behind an imminent coup d’etat.

With a group of militants in pursuit and willing to do anything to stop him, Dan must draw on old survival skills and luck to make his way across the desert landscape and ensure Anna and the evidence she has in her possession reach safety.

Behind the wire lies a secret – a secret that people will kill to protect.

Behind the Wire is the fourth book in an action-packed adventure thriller series that fans of Vince Flynn, Robert Ludlum and the Lee Child Jack Reacher series are calling "a blast!”

The Dan Taylor spy novel series:

The Legacy Device (A Dan Taylor short story)
White Gold
Under Fire
Three Lives Down
Behind the Wire

"If you want to see your daughter alive again, listen carefully."

When the body of a snatched schoolgirl is found in an abandoned biosciences building, the case is first treated as a kidnapping gone wrong.

But Detective Kay Hunter isn’t convinced, especially when a man is found dead with the ransom money still in his possession.

When a second schoolgirl is taken, Kay’s worst fears are realised.

With her career in jeopardy and desperate to conceal a disturbing secret, Kay’s hunt for the killer becomes a race against time before he claims another life.

For the killer, the game has only just begun…

Scared to Death is the first book in a thrilling crime series featuring Detective Kay Hunter from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.

Praise for Scared to Death:

“Thrilling start to a new series. Scared to Death is a stylish, smart and gripping crime thriller” Robert Bryndza, USA Today bestselling author of NINE ELMS and THE GIRL IN THE ICE

"Amphlett has written an intriguing plot-driven police procedural, with Hunter a complicated heroine." The West Australian

Your next journey could be your last...

When a packed commuter train runs over a body on a stretch of track known to locals as ‘Suicide Mile’, it soon transpires that the man was a victim of a calculated murder.

As the investigation evolves and a pattern of murders is uncovered, Detective Sergeant Kay Hunter realises the railway’s recent reputation may be the work of a brutal serial killer.

With a backlog of cold cases to investigate and attempting to uncover who is behind a professional vendetta against her, Kay must keep one step ahead of both the killer and her own adversaries.

When a second murder takes place within a week of the first, she realises the killer’s timetable has changed, and she’s running out of time to stop him…

Will to Live is the second book in a thrilling police procedural series featuring Detective Kay Hunter from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.

Praise for Will to Live:

"A well crafted police procedural, fast paced and suspenseful" Goodreads

Sophie Whittaker shared a terrifying secret. Hours later, she was dead.

Detective Kay Hunter and her colleagues are shocked by the vicious murder of a teenage girl at a private party in the Kentish countryside.

A tangled web of dark secrets is exposed as twisted motives point to a history of greed and corruption within the tight-knit community.

Confronted by a growing number of suspects and her own enemies who are waging a vendetta against her, Kay makes a shocking discovery that will make her question her trust in everyone she knows.

One to Watch is a gripping murder mystery, and the third in the Detective Kay Hunter series.

Praise for One to Watch:

"Tons of twists, turns and red herrings – all the ingredients for a winning police procedural" Goodreads

"Brilliantly gripping crime thriller that kept me guessing until the very last" Goodreads

When a road traffic accident on a dark autumn night uncovers a disturbing conspiracy, Detective Sergeant Kay Hunter’s investigation exposes a ruthless serial killer exploiting vulnerable young women.

With her enemies unmasked and her career spiralling out of control, Kay’s determination to seek vengeance for the victims brings her dangerously close to those who want to silence her.

Undeterred, she uncovers the real reason behind a plot to destroy her career and sets in motion a terrifying chain of events.

Could Kay’s need for revenge be her undoing, or will she survive to see justice served?

Hell to Pay is a gripping fast paced crime thriller, and the fourth in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.

Praise for Hell to Pay:

"A fast paced thriller – once you’ve picked it up you’ll struggle to get anything else done until you finish it!" Goodreads

"Another well written mystery in this series that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat" Goodreads

If you knew what the truth could do, would you lie?

Returning to work after an enforced absence, Detective Kay Hunter discovers she wasn’t the only victim of her previous investigation.

DI Devon Sharp remains suspended from duties, and the team is in turmoil.

Determined to prove herself once more and clear his name, Kay undertakes to solve a cold case that links Sharp to his accuser.

But, as she gets closer to the truth, she realises her enquiries could do more harm than good.

Torn between protecting her mentor and finding out the truth, the consequences of Kay’s enquiries will reach far beyond her new role…

Call to Arms is a gripping murder mystery, and the fifth in the Detective Kay Hunter series.

Praise for Call to Arms:

"Great UK detective series. This is an author to watch." Goodreads

"Excellent storyline – Rachel has created a gripping tale that I could not put down" Goodreads

While attending a crime scene on the outskirts of Maidstone, DI Kay Hunter makes a shocking discovery.

The victim has been brutally cut to pieces, his identity unknown.

When more body parts start turning up in the Kentish countryside, Kay realises the disturbing truth – a serial killer is at large and must be stopped at all costs.

With no motive for the murders and a killer who has gone undetected until now, Kay and her team of detectives must work fast to calm a terrified local population and a scornful media.

When a third victim is found, her investigation grows even more complicated.

As she begins to expose a dark underbelly to the county town, Kay and her team are pulled into a web of jealousy and intrigue that, if left unchecked, will soon claim another life.

Gone to Ground is a gripping serial killer thriller full of page-turning suspense, and the sixth book in the Detective Kay Hunter British detective series.

Praise for Gone to Ground:

"Another great book in the Detective Kay Hunter series, they really are addictive!" Goodreads

"Well plotted, fabulous characters and not bogged down with boring police procedural" Goodreads

When a mummified body is discovered in a renovated building, the gruesome discovery leads Detective Kay Hunter and her team into a complex murder investigation.

The subsequent police inquiry exposes corruption, lies and organised crime within the tight-knit community – and Kay’s determination to seek justice for the young murder victim could ruin the reputations of men who will do anything to protect their business interests.

But as Kay closes in on the killer, tragedy strikes closer to home in an event that will send a shockwave through her personal life and make her question everything she values.

Can Kay keep her private and professional life under control while she tries to unravel one of the strangest murder cases of her career?

Bridge to Burn is the seventh book in the USA Today bestselling Detective Kay Hunter series.

Praise for Bridge to Burn:

"Takes the reader into the heart of a murder investigation –  a brilliant read!" Goodreads

"Kay Hunter is just such a great character, strong, caring, determined and tough" Goodreads

When a faceless body is found floating in the river on a summer’s morning, Detective Kay Hunter and her team are tasked with finding out the man’s identity – and where he came from.

The investigation takes a sinister turn when an abandoned boat is found, covered in blood stains and containing a child’s belongings.

Under mounting pressure from a distraught family and an unforgiving media, the police are in a race against time – but they have no leads, and no motive for the events that have taken place.

Will Kay be able to find a ruthless killer and a missing child before it’s too late?

Cradle to Grave is the eighth book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced murder mysteries.

Praise for Cradle to Grave:

"Great plot, great characters, and a thoroughly enjoyable read" Goodreads

"I appreciate a good police procedural and these books definitely fit the bill!" Goodreads

When the body of a naked man is found in the middle of a barren field, a rural community is left in shock – and fear.

Discovering that someone is offering money in return for information about the dead man and anyone connected to him, Detective Kay Hunter realises there is a dark side to the victim’s past.

When a key witness disappears and a web of deceit and lies threatens to derail the investigation, she fears the worst.

Can Kay and her team of detectives find out who is behind the man’s murder before another victim is targeted?

Turn to Dust is the ninth book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced murder mysteries.

Praise for Turn to Dust:

“Deliciously twisted!” Goodreads

"Kept me on my toes from beginning to end in a series which goes from strength to strength" Goodreads

The frozen body of a man is discovered in a used car yard on the hottest day of the year, his face contorted by fear and pain.

Detective Kay Hunter and her team are assigned the case, but when they find out who their victim is, their worst fears are realised.

There is another man missing – but is he a victim, or a killer?

With time running out and witnesses afraid to talk, Kay is thrust into one of the most challenging investigations of her career to date.

A Darker Place is the tenth book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced crime thrillers.

Praise for A Darker Place:

"This is one hell of a thriller – highly recommended" Goodreads

When a brutal attack on a business owner is followed by a suspicious death, the police first suspect the beginning of a new underworld drugs war.

Then a second victim is found dead, and the truth starts to look like something much worse.

With the death toll rising and her career under scrutiny from the media and her own superiors, Kay Hunter is running out of time to unravel the deadly secrets hiding behind ruthless ambition and treachery.

But Kay isn’t going to give up easily.

Because this time, the first victim is closer to home…

A Lethal Deception is the 11th book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced crime thrillers.

Praise for A Lethal Deception:

"Shocking, chilling and far too good to miss, A Lethal Deception is another must-read Kay Hunter thriller" Goodreads

"all the hallmarks of a classic, pacy, drama-laden investigation" Goodreads

If they move you, they will kill you.

When Kate Foster secures a lucrative new job, her boss insists that she undertake a pre-deployment security and hostage survival course – a course that’s not meant to be easy, and one that Kate almost fails, to the consternation of her instructor.

Six months later, Kate is working in Istanbul when a simple day’s task goes horribly wrong.

Kidnapped and held hostage by a group of violent criminals, Kate must recall the lessons she learned during her security training in order to stay alive while she hopes for rescue.

For Finn Scott, the man who trained her, it’s his worst nightmare. Haunted by memories of a failed hostage rescue, he is thrust into a situation beyond his control.

Now, against a sinister adversary whose ambitions will tear apart Eastern Europe, Finn must face the demons from his past to secure Kate’s future before the kidnappers’ deadline expires...

Praise for Before Nightfall:

"An action-packed thriller that barrels along at an astonishing pace, and one that will keep you guessing until the very end!” Goodreads

Nina O'Brien's life changes forever when a stranger appears at the door to her father's truck stop, bloodied and incoherent.

As night falls and a ferocious storm descends on the tiny Californian community, the small group of people sheltering with Nina steel themselves to face the onslaught, only to be confronted by a ruthless killer.

With nowhere to run, and no means to raise the alarm, Nina must decide who to trust if she is to survive the night.

Praise for Mistake Creek:

"Gripping from the first page" Goodreads

"Read it in one sitting because I just couldn't put it down!" Goodreads

How far would you go to protect a secret? How far would you go to expose a lie?

Will Fletcher seems to have it all – perfect job, perfect life. Then in one act of extreme violence, his world turns upside down.

A bungled assassination attempt on a London street uncovers a disturbing conspiracy fuelled by organised crime and political ambition. Then Will finds himself on the run, pursued by a dangerous enemy who will stop at nothing to protect his employer’s past.

With the killer closing in on him, Will is running out of time to deliver his own version of vigilante justice and expose the corruption. As the web of lies and deceit unravels, Will knows the answer’s out there.

All he has to do is look closer.

Everyone has secrets. Everyone lies.

Look Closer: A gripping fast paced thriller from the author of the bestselling Detective Kay Hunter series.

Praise for Look Closer

“A thrill ride from start to finish... full of many unexpected twists that will keep you guessing to the very end” San Francisco Book Review

“The plot of Look Closer is much like something the late fan-favourite Vince Flynn might have conjured up... a first-rate political thriller that moves at a blistering pace” Best Thrillers

“Look Closer is an energetic, intriguing, terrifying ride, with a twist that will smack you from here to next Friday. Put it on your ‘to read” list. Now.” Goodreads

Five entered the escape room. Only four came out alive.

Lisa Ashton is given a last-minute reprieve from death two weeks before her birthday. When she regains consciousness, she is horrified to learn one of her friends has been killed – and saved her life.

As she pieces together the events leading up to her life-saving transplant, she uncovers a trail of carefully guarded reputations, disturbing rumours, and lies. Soon, Lisa begins to wonder if one of her friends is hiding a terrible secret.

Because there were five of them in the escape room that day, and only four got out alive.

And someone is determined to cover their tracks before she can get to the truth.

Praise for The Friend Who Lied:

"A belting thriller that I could not put down!" Caroline Mitchell, DON'T TURN AROUND and SILENT VICTIM

"Full of tension and suspense, blended with a whole heap of mystery" Goodreads

What would you do if your past came back to kill you?

Eva Delacourt has been in hiding for three years after her fiancé was assassinated in cold blood outside the British embassy in Prague.

She thought she was safe.

But someone in the mysterious Section has betrayed her, and now she’s on the run for her life, sworn to protect the six-year old boy she adores.

Her enemies are closing in, and the odds are not in Eva’s favour.

For Eva, the nightmare is just beginning…

Assassins Hunted is a fast-paced thrilling read in the vein of TV shows 24, Alias, and Spooks, and a must-read for fans of Jason Bourne, Jack Ryan and Killing Eve.

Praise for Assassins Hunted:

"Gives Bond, Bourne and the others a run for their money!" Goodreads

"Rachel Amphlett has created a character that is the equal of Jason Bourne, right from the very first explosive introduction." Goodreads

When duty calls, do you follow orders – or risk everything and rebel?

An injured pilot discovers Eva Delacourt’s safe house moments before dying from her wounds, thrusting the female assassin into a global conspiracy.

Within days, a new war will begin in the Middle East, and Eva is the only person who can prevent it.

In a race against time across a fractured Europe, and fighting a mysterious enemy working within the upper echelons of the British government, Eva must confront her past once more if she is to survive her mission.

Assassins Rogue is a blisteringly fast-paced read from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.

Praise for Assassins Rogue:

"I'm a long-time fan of Robert Crais and Lee Child, and now I'm a fan of Rachel Amphlett. This author knows how to spin a thriller tale!" Goodreads

What if some secrets were never meant to stay buried?

When a parish priest is brutally murdered in cold blood, a rural community is left in shock – and fear.

New to the Vale of the White Horse, Detective Sergeant Mark Turpin discovers the murder bears the hallmark of a vicious killer who shows no remorse for his victim, and leaves no trace behind.

After a second priest is killed, his broken body bearing similar ritualistic abuse, the police are confronted by a horrifying truth – there is a serial killer at large with a disturbing vendetta.

As fear grips the once tranquil countryside, Mark and his team race to uncover a tangle of dark secrets and lies before the killer strikes again.

In doing so, Mark finds out that the truth is more twisted than he could ever have imagined…

None the Wiser is the first book in the Detective Mark Turpin series from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.

"Fast paced with vivid characterisation and clever twists – this is another winner” Adrian McKinty, bestselling author of THE CHAIN and the Sean Duffy series

"A terrific start to a new series" Jo Spain, bestselling author of WITH OUR BLESSING and THE CONFESSION

What if the perfect friend was hiding a deadly secret?

When a championship jockey discovers the body of a young woman during a cold morning’s training ride, the local racing community is shocked to its core.

Everyone says she was the perfect friend, the perfect daughter and the perfect fiancée.

However as Detective Mark Turpin delves into the girl’s fateful last hours, he discovers a past full of lies and mystery.

Investigating the truth behind her savage death, Mark uncovers jealousy and ambition within the tiny community, accompanied by a disturbing reluctance to help the police.

When another death takes place only days later, Mark realises he is running out of time to stop a killer who will do anything to keep a dark secret hidden...

Her Final Hour is the second book in the Detective Mark Turpin series from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.

Praise for Her Final Hour:

"Mark Turpin is a welcome addition to the ranks of fictional detectives" Peter Robinson, bestselling author of the DCI Banks series

Run. Don’t look back.

When a young teenager is stabbed to death at a busy fairground, Detective Mark Turpin is assigned the task of finding the boy’s killer.

But this was no random murder.

Mark knows the victim, and the man who ordered his death.

As he sifts through the young victim’s final days, he uncovers a powerful crime syndicate that will do anything to protect its interests.

Then tragedy strikes, and suddenly Mark isn’t just trying to solve a murder – he’s fighting for his own survival.

The Lost Boy is the third book in the Detective Mark Turpin series from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.

Praise for The Lost Boy:

"Beautiful writing and a great read" Goodreads

"Another brilliant, fast paced read that concludes in some very dramatic, pulse pounding moments" Goodreads

When the body of a young woman is found by the side of a quiet country road, police first suspect a hit and run.

Then a darker side to the victim is uncovered – a dangerous addiction that led to her violent death.

With little sympathy from a local population, Detective Mark Turpin faces a daunting task to track down her killer.

When a second victim dies after a ferocious attack, Mark realises someone is determined to hide the truth.

Both victims kept to the shadows of society – will their secrets die with them?

A Silent Truth is the fourth book in the Detective Mark Turpin series from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.