Heather Peck

Set in the last months of 2020 and early in 2021 DCI Greg Geldard and his colleagues investigate major crimes as the country copes with Covid 19 lockdowns, rules that change faster than the weather, and a raft of new restrictions and frustrations. With his partner Chris just home from hospital, a baby on the way and a ten year-old murder to solve, Greg really doesn't need any distractions. But when cyclists start vanishing on the county's empty roads, Greg can't ignore the pattern. Are the disappearances tragic accidents, or is something more sinister happening? Greg is also determined not to abandon the search for justice in his cold case. He's certain a breakthrough is imminent. But as the body count rises, he must race against time to uncover the truth - before the next cyclist disappears for good. Featuring new police dog teams, playing an essential role in finding victims and apprehending attackers, this is Book 8 in the award-winning DCI Greg Geldard Norfolk Mystery series

A global pandemic, two missing children and a reckless arsonist... It is Autumn 2020, and the nation is tentatively emerging from its first lockdown. Streets remain abnormally quiet even as businesses start to reopen. But anxiety still dominates this strange world and evil haunts the shadows. Desperately seeking two lost children, Greg is distracted by hare-coursers, vehicle thefts and a particularly reckless arsonist targeting farms. Then his investigation uncovers long buried crimes and he's hit by a personal disaster that will call on all his resilience. If you enjoy the gripping suspense of Elly Griffiths and the atmospheric settings of L J Ross, you'll love Buried in the Past - Book 7 in the multi-award-winning DCI Geldard Norfolk Mystery series. FROM THE AUTHOR OF 'MILESTONES' - WINNER OF THE 2024 PAGETURNER BOOK AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL.

Springer Spaniel Patch has four puppies on the farm where she lives with Marigold the House Cow, Gertie Goose, Sally-for-short the Sow, and lots of worried woollies. But the puppies can't stay forever and they have a lot to learn. A story of the antics of puppies, told from the puppies' perspective and brought to life by charming illustrations. For animal lovers aged 9-11.

Goat farmer, cheesemaker and weaver Tristan Smith is working on her North Yorkshire smallholding when a chance visit by archeologists exposes a skeleton in an abandoned WW2 bunker. But its not a wartime casualty. Tristan becomes involved in the search for the truth about her predecessors, as DI Greg Geldard follows a trail rom North Yorkshire to the Norfolk Broads. He is seeking justice for a long-dead victim; but another casualty is hunting for a new life and a safe place to start again. This rural thriller follows a shock discovery and a trail of clues, providing a powerful exploration into abuse and coercive control in close relationships. First in the DCI Greg Geldard series.

With successful convictions from his last big case in the bag, Greg Geldard might be forgiven for anticipating a period of quiet routine. He doesn't get it. Animal liberation threats to a government laboratory result in explosions and a lengthening casualty list, while danger for someone close to Greg also make life complicated. Then he's posed an ethical conundrum in court. Can hate ever be wholly sane? Fires of Hate explores how passion can become anger, and anger be perverted into hate.

Firebird Book Awards 2022 Winner After a successful day in court, Greg Geldard is hoping to clear up some routine cases. Then a government laboratory receives a mysterious threat, a terrorist attack precipitates a multi-agency emergency response and his investigations are seriously compromised by interference from the security service. The enquiries lead down dangerous paths, with both Greg and someone he cares for put at risk, before he runs the perpetrators to ground. Then he's posed an ethical conundrum in court. Can hate ever be wholly sane? Fires of Hate continues the Greg Geldard series; a compelling narrative of crime, emotion, and one man's fight to do the best he can.

Shortlisted for the East Anglian Book Awards fiction prize, 2021. A body is found during a bird-flu turkey cull. DCI Geldard, newly promoted and transferred to Norfolk, is about to face the most challenging case of his career. As he uncovers evidence of organised crime and modern slavery, the body count rises, a friend is threatened, and he struggles to bring a murderer to justice. Glass Arrows is about loss of belonging and certainty; and the exploitation of people and the environment. 2nd in the DCI Greg Geldard Norfolk series.

This book is a journey through the horrific world of gang controlled sexual exploitation. These horrendous crimes has been identified by the United States Congress as a growing scourge upon our nation. There is a clear understanding as it relates to gang controlled sexual exploitation there are no willing participants. There are traffickers, who are predators in whatever form they parade in pimp, boyfriend or gang member. There are victims, the individuals who exchange sexual acts, endure rape and violence, disease and poverty, to earn money for the men, women or family members they work for. This book provides those new to the topic a thorough understanding of what is gang controlled sexual exploitation and those who are seasoned veterans of the topic an up to date and comprehensive look at best practices. To truly understand and work with this population, you must be aware of the complexities to intervene and help.