Deadly Justice (Detective Jane Phillips)

A dead judge. A strangled chief constable. And a dark web of corruption.

The strangled body of Sir Walter Venables, a retired Crown Court Judge, is discovered in his Cheshire mansion.

When DCI Jane Phillips and the Major Crimes team are called to investigate, they discover that Venables sent hundreds of violent criminals to prison over the years.

Meaning the list of people who might want him dead reads like a who’s who of Manchester’s dark underworld.

Then a second body turns up. Former Chief Constable Jack Todd, killed in exactly the same way. A mysterious figure is seen on CCTV at both crime scenes. It’s clear that someone is targeting members of the justice system.

As Phillips and the team race to identify the killer, they discover something truly shocking: a web of sex, drugs and corruption that pervades the city’s legal system, threatening to destroy the very institution they represent.

Will Jane track down the killer before he strikes again? Or will he destroy everything she holds dear, as he delivers his own version of Deadly Justice?

Deadly Justice – Book 9 in the gripping detective series featuring DCI Jane Phillips.


What readers are saying about Deadly Justice:

“When I get the opportunity to read a book in the fabulous Detective Jane Phillips series, it goes straight to the top of the TBR and always gets devoured in one sitting! Deadly Justice was no exception. Fast paced and action packed… Ryan once again showcases his skill proving he is one of the best crime thriller authors around. Perfectly executed, I absolutely loved this latest instalment that left me rubbing my hands with so much glee as to what’s to come. I cannot wait!!” -Booksprout Reviewer

“I enjoyed this book thoroughly. I read it through the night as I was unable to sleep. It is fast paced, and kept me totally engaged all the way through.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“I was immediately drawn into the story… very well written, fast paced and entertaining read which flowed well and certainly piqued and held my interest all the way through. The last part of the book was a very tense and thrilling read which raced to its conclusion…” -Netgalley Reviewer

“This is the first book by this author that I have read, and it won't be my last. A tangled web of a story, that had me guessing a long time.” -Booksprout Reviewer

“The book is fast-paced and action-packed, with good police work, a compelling story, and a satisfying mystery.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“…keeps the reader enthralled to the final pages. Simply an unputdownable book!” -Netgalley Reviewer