DEEP COVER
FEATURING DI GERALDINE STEEL
When a sex worker dies in suspicious circumstances in York, Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel struggles to remain focused on the murder investigation: she is distracted by her worries about her colleague and life partner, Ian Peterson, who has disappeared. As Geraldine becomes close to her new DS, Matthew, she is unaware that Ian is working undercover in London, trying to identify a criminal gang who have been targeting her.
As a second victim is discovered in York, and Ian's life is threatened by a psychopath the tension mounts. If he fails in his mission, both he and Geraldine may die...
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READER REVIEWS
'The latest Steel and Peterson thriller sees Geraldine in York, tracking down the killer of two women, while Ian is undercover in London infiltrating a major drugs gang while also trying to put right a mistake he made which outraged Geraldine. A deft plot, a brooding sense of menace and Leigh Russell's skillful portrayal of the characters' dilemmas make this a worthy addition to the series'
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'York. The body of a sex worker is found in the woods, but it's not where she died. How did she get there? And who put her there? As well as answering those questions, Geraldine Steel has another unanswered question: where has her colleague and friend Ian Peterson disappeared to?
The latest brilliant instalment in the series'
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'It’s another well plotted book, fast paced with established main characters, who are believable and likeable.'
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More Reader Reviews
'Another good instalment in this series. I look forward to the next one.'
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'York. The body of a sex worker is found in the woods, but it's not where she died. How did she get there? And who put her there? As well as answering those questions, Geraldine Steel has another unanswered question: where has her colleague and friend Ian Peterson disappeared to? The latest brilliant instalment in the series'
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'I have devoured this in just one sitting'
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'Completely absorbing, I think this is one of the best stories in this series'
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'(Deep Cover) kept me engaged and saying “just one more chapter” a lot more than once'
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'I really like the dual storyline, although I haven’t read the previous books in the series, this did not spoil my enjoyment'
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'I would recommend to any crime story fans'
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'An enthralling and as always, addictive read that’s full of drama, almost palpable tension, double-crosses, mystery and danger that could cost lives. What I have always liked about this series is the characters and how brilliantly they have been created and their development throughout. Returning to this series is like catching up with old friends every time'
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'This is a cracking read in the crime thriller genre'
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'A nail-biting read, full of treachery, taut plotlines and a compelling narrative'
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'A police procedural of such longevity'
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'An action-packed police drama full of twists and lots of tension. Leigh puts her characters to the forefront of her novel, making for a compelling read'
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'I got through this in just a few days as it's one of those 'one more chapter' books that finds you still awake at 2am wondering where the time has gone'
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'The story grips you right from the start, till you reach the end, not one minute is wasted. Pace was excellent, the twists and turns you don’t see coming truly blows you away'
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'I love it'
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'Gripping, shocking, dark, raw and fast paced'
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'This was a brilliant crime fiction book I loved the story the plot twist was amazing. The characters were excellent plenty of twist and drama. Fast paced very enjoyable read loved it'
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