The Winter Visitor
the explosive new thriller set in the badlands of Essex

In December 1990, Chloe attends a party at a hotel near Colchester, something she rarely does for a variety of reasons by principally the desire for anonymity. Fast forward to February 1991, DS Daniel Kenton is off duty and bird watching on the Essex coast despite the thick snowfall and cutting wind......more

A slow burning yet well crafted solid police procedural. I liked much about this new read from James Henry that I imagine is the start of a new series. Set in the 90s, the story showcases how the police force was just 30 something years ago, with women just beginning to be accepted. The story itself......more

Set in Essex in 1991 this is the latest in a series but the first one I have read. It works ok as a standalone with not too many references to earlier books. That being said like most series I feel it would be better to read them in order. Two completely different detective sergeants are paired toge......more

Bruce Hopkins is a small time crook who has absconded to Spain to avoid justice. However, a letter from his estranged ex-wife brings him back home to Colchester and results in his death. DS Daniel Kenton, with DS Brazier, is charged with finding his killer. However, another bizarre case is in their......more