J.D. Benn

Hi, and thanks for visiting my author page. So, what can I tell you? I've always been an avid reader, and nowadays I read a lot of thrillers by a host of different authors, but I always look forward to a new Jussi Adler Olsen or Louise Penny coming out. The Department Q team, and in particular the Three Pines characters, have become like old friends, I care what happens to them - which for me is a sign of a great read.

My wife and I live on the Fylde Coast, for my overseas readers that is about 50 miles due south of Windermere and the English Lake District. Fell walking and the outdoors has always been a passion, the Bowland hills and the Lakes in particular, hence the settings for my books to date. Other hobbies include fly-fishing and golf, a brief flirtation with ballroom dancing (yes, really!) and I'm a member of a local archery club.

Once again, I’d like to say a big ‘Thank You!’ to everyone who’s taken a chance on one of my crime fiction novels, I’ve had some really pleasing comments, feedback, and reviews - all very much appreciated! As a self-published storyteller, I still struggle with 'author', it’s really difficult getting your books noticed so any and all interest means a lot.

‘Golden Mile of Death’ was going to be my final DCI Yvie Gray novel, but I find that I'm missing the team already, so who knows?

....a man drowned, his mouth filled with pebbles; a teenager brutally slain on a night out with friends. As the body count continues to rise, the only connections appear to be the bizarre manner in which each of the victims was murdered, and gloating claims made by the 'Sandgrown Justice Alliance'.

Hunting down the killer, the team find themselves in mortal danger, not least when a monster from Joe's past reappears, threatening to destroy everyone and everything he holds dear.

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed one of my books or, better still, more than one. If you have, please take a moment to leave a rating or a review, it's greatly appreciated and it really does make a difference.

...and remember, 'It's Bloody Murder Up North!'

Thank you, and best regards,

JD Benn