{"product_id":"di-ridpath-crime-thriller-6-8-3-books-collection-set-m-j-lee-paperback","title":"DI Ridpath Crime Thriller 6-8 3 Books Collection Set by M J Lee - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the Evil Waits\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the Guilty Cry\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the Night Ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Canelo Crime\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult (18+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis DI Ridpath Crime Thriller 6-8: 3 Books Collection Set by M J Lee brings together three of the most gripping instalments in the acclaimed Manchester-set police procedural series. Following Detective Inspector Thomas Ridpath as he juggles his role at the Coroner's Office with brutal, complex investigations, these paperback novels combine atmospheric regional detail, moral ambiguity and relentless pacing. Perfect for crime fiction fans wanting to catch up on the series or gift a bundle of unputdownable British thrillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the Evil Waits\u003c\/strong\u003e opens with the discovery of a young boy's body beside the River Mersey — no DNA, no witnesses, no leads. The case dredges up painful memories for Manchester and pushes Ridpath, freshly returned to duty after a PTSD diagnosis, to confront his own trauma while racing to stop a killer who will strike again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the Guilty Cry\u003c\/strong\u003e sees three embalmed hands uncovered in a derelict Victorian house, sparking a baffling inquiry that could point to gangland ritual or something far more personal. A cold case — a teenage girl missing for over a decade — resurfaces, forcing Ridpath to connect threads that shouldn't fit together, in a story that showcases M J Lee's talent for intricate, multi-layered plotting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the Night Ends\u003c\/strong\u003e begins with a death in custody and riots erupting across Manchester, with officials insisting no one is to blame. Tasked by the coroner with investigating before the inquest, Ridpath uncovers missing CCTV footage, contradictory witness statements and a custody sergeant with troubling links to the victim — and finds the investigation turning uncomfortably close to home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree full-length paperback novels from the acclaimed DI Ridpath series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGritty, atmospheric Manchester and Liverpool settings grounded in real regional detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex, character-driven police procedural plotting with genuine emotional stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of British crime drama, gripping whodunits and morally complex detectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great way to continue or catch up on a bestselling ongoing crime series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a thoughtful gift for any dedicated crime thriller reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nM J Lee (Martin Lee) is a British crime and historical fiction writer whose DI Ridpath series is published by Canelo. Drawing on real Manchester and Liverpool settings, Lee crafts richly detailed police procedurals rooted in authentic regional atmosphere. He splits his time between the UK and Asia, bringing a distinctive, lived-in perspective to his storytelling. His books are known for combining fast-paced mystery plotting with genuine emotional depth and flawed, believable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree taut, twisting crime thrillers in one paperback bundle — perfect for binge-reading a bestselling police procedural series or introducing a crime-fiction fan to DI Ridpath's world of moral grey areas and gripping investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN may vary slightly from other regional printings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M J Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56508413706622,"sku":"PLD21453","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/di-ridpath-crime-thriller-6-8-3-book-set-m-j-lee-paperback.jpg?v=1784409911","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/di-ridpath-crime-thriller-6-8-3-books-collection-set-m-j-lee-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}