The Farm by Ryan Stark

The Farm by Ryan Stark

For some, the darkness is only the beginning.

When Detective Inspector Scott Daley returns after a long battle with injury, he has no idea of the horrors that face him. With a new order in the Team Room and Sergeant Deborah Whetstone in his seat, he needs to fight for survival.

But that is only the start of his problems.

A string of mysterious disappearances has left North West London reeling. A kidnapper, dubbed by the press The Zone 6 Snatcher, stalks late-night travellers. An urban community in terror. The public want answers.

Then, an innocuous traffic accident spills it's gruesome load and reveals a horrific past, hinting a mass murderer is at large.  Coincidence or something more sinister?

Meanwhile, a young Syrian refugee, driven from her home by rebels, flees across Europe in search of a better life in the UK. With the constant threat of discovery, will she make it? What fate awaits her when she arrives in England?

Still battling the psychological effects of his accident, Daley struggles to unravel the case of the Zone 6 Snatcher and discover the fate of a missing nurse, whilst keeping his own personal demons at bay. The demons he uncovers stretch him to breaking point.

As the team are drawn into a world of conspiracies and lies, can they reveal the secrets of The Farm?

Author Notes

Ryan Stark's storytelling comes into its own in a compelling tale of Traditional Detective stories, reminiscent of Noir and Pulp Fiction novels of the great British Detective authors. The interplay between the characters gives them another dimension, which draws you into the twists and turns of the plot, leaving you breathless.

"Stark's second novel is a masterclass in British Detective Crime thrillers, action packed and suspenseful, building to a jaw-dropping climax. Looking out for book 3."

"Having read Killing by the Book, I waited with anticipation for this new one. I can say it kept me guessing right up until the end."

"In depth and dark. I can't wait for the third book."