Bücher von B. Baskerville

Take matters into your own hands, or let the chips fall where they may? A dream holiday turns into a nightmare when DCI Erica Cooper's leave is abruptly cancelled. Hope East, a left-leaning politician, has been murdered. Was this a political assassination, or does a darker force lurk behind the scenes? The ramifications of Hope's death quickly ripple far beyond the walls of local government, and soon Newcastle finds itself divided like never before. As tensions escalate and a culture war looms, Cooper must race against time. Can she unravel Hope's murder before the city is changed beyond recognition? Just as she and the team are making progress, a harrowing massacre in an industrial estate brings death on a scale Cooper has never seen before, and she faces a moral dilemma when it seems the killer is, in a warped way, doing the world a favour. "The House Always Wins" is the heart-pounding seventh instalment in the DCI Cooper series by Newcastle-born author B Baskerville. Set against the backdrop of Newcastle and Sunderland, this twisty thriller will keep you on the edge. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, AM Peacock, and Howard Linskey. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of suspense, where taking justice into your own hands is the ultimate gamble.

SPIN THE WHEEL. BLACK, YOU LIVE. RED, YOU'RE DEAD.While DCI Cooper rushes to be with her grieving family, the body of a jazz singer is found buried in a giant sandcastle. DS Jack 'Tennessee' Daniel is asked to take on the investigation in Cooper's absence. Delving into the deceased woman's life, but with no friends or family to speak of the woman is a mystery. Then another beach, another sandcastle, another murder. With seemingly nothing to connect the victims and a suspect field of thousands, Tennessee has to overcome his insecurities, lead the team at CID, and stop the Sandcastle Killings before anyone else is hurt.When Cooper returns, she is horrified to discover the depraved details of the case. Concerns about her health, her father's business, and her daughter's happiness must be put aside because with this killer...All bets are off.Set in the stunning north-east of England, this addictive thriller will keep you guessing until the shocking finale.Northern Roulette is the fourth novel in the DCI Cooper series from Newcastle-born author B Baskerville. Great for fans of LJ Ross, AM Peacock and Howard Linskey.

The first three thrillers from the gripping DCI Cooper series. Cut The Deck: Pick a card. Any card. When the body of a teenage girl dressed in a magician's outfit is discovered on a beach in North Tyneside, DCI Cooper fears she is dealing with a different breed of killer. Some murderers leave a calling card, but this girl's killer stitched his card into her flesh. Rock, Paper, Scissors: A lethal choice. When nineteen-year-old Macey Gallagher goes missing after a night out in Newcastle upon Tyne, DCI Cooper feels as if she is the only one worried about her. During her investigation, she unearths a disturbing pattern. Macey isn't the only young woman to go missing in the city. Roll The Dice: Six suspects. Six motives. When crime boss Fletcher Blackburn is gunned down in his own home, DCI Erica Cooper's blood runs cold. The Blackburns aren't the sort to wait for the courts to hand out justice, and with fingers being pointed at a business partner and a rival gang, it isn't long before the violence escalates. Join DCI Erica Cooper on a thrilling journey through three suspense-filled novels that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

If everyone hates you, everyone has a reason…When crime boss Fletcher Blackburn is gunned down in his own home, DCI Erica Cooper's blood runs cold. The Blackburns aren't the sort to wait for the courts to hand out justice, and with fingers being pointed at a business partner and a rival gang, it isn't long before the violence escalates.To prevent a gang war, Cooper must solve this case as quickly as possible. She knows the key to the case lies with those closest to Fletcher, but the Blackburns don't trust the police.A trophy wife, a brother in prison, a merciless son, a spoiled princess, a bookish accountant, and a power-hungry nephew. One of them knows the truth. None of them will open up.DS Jack 'Tennessee' Daniel thinks most murders are rooted in sex and money but forensic pathologist, Margot Swanson, thinks there's more to this murder than first appears. Still traumatised from the events of last spring, Cooper must keep one eye on the crime families of the north and one eye on her own. Can she get to the bottom of this before all of Newcastle is burned to the ground?An unputdownable thriller set in the stunning Northumbrian countryside.

An abduction. An assault. Two terrible cases and time is running out.Macey trusted the good Samaritan. She shouldn't have. Omar didn't fight back. He should have.When nineteen-year-old Macey Gallagher goes missing after a night out in Newcastle upon Tyne, DCI Cooper feels as if she is the only one worried about her. During her investigation she unearths a disturbing pattern. Macey isn't the only young woman to go missing in the city. Then a horrifying assault lands on Cooper's desk.As Omar Ali slipped into a coma he only had the strength to utter two words to Cooper: Bad dog.A hate crime with horrific injuries and little evidence to go on. Who was the bad dog and why did they target Omar? Cooper must work quickly. She doesn't know who the attacker is, but he knows her. And he is watching.

"A tense, gripping rollercoaster from a rising star." Shaun Baines, author of Woodcutter and Pallbearer. Pick a card. Any card. This killer wants the whole deck. When the body of a teenage girl dressed in a magician's outfit is discovered on a beach in North Tyneside, DCI Cooper fears she is dealing with a different breed of killer.Some murderers leave a calling card, but this girl's killer stitched his card into her flesh. Cooper quickly gets to work and identifies the victim as missing fifteen-year-old Rachel Pearson. As the investigation progresses, Cooper soon discovers that Rachel's father has a short fuse and that her boyfriend, Will, has a possessive streak. Before she can track down Will, another girl is murdered. Same killer. Same school. Different outfit. With a serial killer stalking the teenagers of Tynemouth, Cooper's boss and the press are demanding results. As Cooper's self-confidence dwindles, she works to find the connection. The eyes of the country are on Tynemouth and her investigation. Can Cooper put her personal issues behind her and stop the man tormenting her hometown before another mother loses her child and she loses her job?