Detective Lucy Harwin Books

Lizzy pulled the covers over her head. Then she realised what was being dragged behind the person with the torch. She rammed her fist into her mouth to stop herself from screaming... For decades, The Moore Asylum was home to the forgotten children of Brooklyn Bay. But ever since a scandal forced its closure, the abandoned building has cast an imposing shadow. Until now - when an elderly man is found dead, his body strapped to an ancient gurney... Detective Lucy Harwin, still reeling from a previous case that ended in the devastating murder of a mother and her child, finds herself on the trail of a killer ruthlessly fixated on avenging the asylum's wrongs. What disturbing secrets lie within the asylum's walls? Together with her partner Detective Mattie Jackson, Lucy begins to unearth its terrible history, and the horrors endured by the vulnerable children. As the attacks escalate and a woman is murdered on her own doorstep, Lucy is forced into a terrifying game of cat and mouse with a twisted individual. But can Lucy stop a murderer with nothing left to lose? An absolutely terrifying and gripping thriller that will chill readers of MJ Arlidge, Angela Marsons and Rachel Abbott to the bone. Read what everyone is saying about Helen Phifer: 'Amazing! This book was brilliant from start to finish! Fast paced, with many twists, a taut plot with tense, page turning, heart stopping thrills, this was an unputdownable, addictive read. Lucy Harwin is real and so relatable - cannot wait for the next book in this fabulous series.' Renita D' Silva (5*)

Take a breath. Pray it’s not your last. Just a few months after a terrifying case that nearly took her life, Detective Lucy Harwin is back with her squad in the coastal town of Brooklyn Bay – and this time, she’s faced with a case more horrifying than anything she’s encountered. Along with her partner, Detective Mattie Jackson, Lucy is investigating what appears to be a vicious but isolated murder; a woman found bludgeoned to death on a lonely patch of wasteland. But when a second victim is discovered strangled in an alleyway, then a young family shot in their own home, Lucy and the team must face the unthinkable reality - a killer is walking the streets of their quiet coastal town. While Lucy and the team try to find the link between these seemingly unconnected murders, they uncover a disturbing truth – these murders are replicating those carried out by infamous serial killers. Lucy must get to the killer before he strikes again. But he’s got his sights on her, and is getting ever closer… Can she save herself, before she becomes the final piece in his twisted game? A dark, gripping and sinister crime novel that will hook fans of Patricia Gibney, Joy Ellis and Angela Marsons from the very first page. Readers are raving about Dying Breath : ‘ Loved this book so much . I read it in one sitting, it’s such a page turner. It’s a fast paced thriller with plenty of twists in the plot, that keeps you guessing to the end... I would give it 10 stars if I could .’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I found myself sitting for hours glued to the screen of my Kindle …Helen Phifer has written another great book that has kept her in my top authors list.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm ‘ AMAZING book …really pulls you in with every page… this is a MUST READ .’ Goodreads reviewer ‘ Kept me hooked all the way through ; full of twists…An explosive storyline and really likeable characters provide a great read and I can't recommend this book highly enough .’ Goodreads reviewer ‘ Captivating and thrilling; this one was a hard one to put down . It was extremely well written, it was dark, suspenseful and the twists just kept coming .’ Bonnies Book Talk ‘Its twists, turns and very likeable protagonist kept me enthralled from start to finish and I read it in one sitting .’ Goodreads reviewer ‘What a book! I absolutely LOVED this breathtakingly fast-paced, tense and astounding story. One of the best crime novels I have read .’ Renita D’Silva Read what everyone is saying about Helen Phifer: ‘I really enjoyed this book, the writing is engaging, honest and believable… I devoured it over 2 evenings and I stayed up until WAY past my bedtime on the first night because I didn't want to put it down!’ Urban Sapphire ‘ What a book! I really enjoyed reading this one …What better place to set a chiller thriller than an old asylum full of atmosphere and old ghosts? If only the walls could tell stories and in this case, they do.’ Mrs Bloggs Books ‘There are many different and unusual twists and turns throughout the story that keeps the reader totally gripped …Well worth the 5 stars.’ All Things Books ‘A mesmerising story… If you like LJ Ross, Mark Billingham, and Jo Nesbo , you’ll love this.’ Avid Reviewer ‘The character is believable and the storyline is dynamite. I’m very much looking forward to the next instalment.’ For the Love of Books) ‘The story was definitely gripping and I ended the book needing more ! I can’t wait to read what is Lucy up to next. I would definitely recommend this book if you like police series.’ Bookneeders

A shadowy figure in the dark was dragging something heavy behind them. Lizzy pulled the covers over her head, then realised what was being dragged. She rammed a fist into her mouth to stop herself from screaming... For years, the Moore Asylum housed the forgotten children of Brooklyn Bay. But now, a man is found brutally murdered in the derelict building, strapped to a steel trolley, launching a terrifying investigation for Detective Lucy Harwin . Lucy quickly discovers the victim was once a Moore Asylum doctor, and when a woman also linked to the home is found murdered on her doorstep, Lucy knows she must dig into its history. What dark secrets lie within the asylum’s walls – what was the scandal leading to its closure thirty years ago? With her own demons to fight, Lucy starts to uncover the shocking tale of the Moore Asylum children, and begins to wonder: who will be the next victim? Just as Lucy thinks she’s closing in, a disturbing clue makes her suspect the killer is watching her every move. Can she catch this twisted individual before another life is lost, or will they get to her first? A terrifying serial killer thriller that will chill readers of MJ Arlidge, Angela Marsons and Rachel Abbott to the bone. Previously published as The Lost Children Praise for Dark House : ‘I really enjoyed this book, the writing is engaging, honest and believable… I devoured it over 2 evenings and I stayed up until WAY past my bedtime on the first night because I didn't want to put it down!’ Urban Sapphire ‘ What a book! I really enjoyed reading this one …What better place to set a chiller thriller than an old asylum full of atmosphere and old ghosts? If only the walls could tell stories and in this case, they do.’ Mrs Bloggs Books ‘There are many different and unusual twists and turns throughout the story that keeps the reader totally gripped …Well worth the 5 stars.’ All Things Books ‘A mesmerising story… If you like LJ Ross, Mark Billingham, and Jo Nesbo , you’ll love this.’ Avid Reviewer ‘This crime thriller stands out from many of the others on the shelves today …I loved the story. I loved the characters. I loved the setting. I loved the fact that it was written by somebody who works in the police, so all of the phrases and techniques are current and accurate’ Nigel Adams’ Book Worm ‘The character is believable and the storyline is dynamite. I’m very much looking forward to the next instalment.’ For the Love of Books ‘The story was definitely gripping and I ended the book needing more ! I can’t wait to read what is Lucy up to next. I would definitely recommend this book if you like police series.’ Bookneeders ‘The book was wonderfully paced, the characters are introduced as the plot moves along so you’re straight into the action from the beginning … Would I recommend it? Absolutely yes. ’ Sarah Withers Blog ‘ I loved this book - I can’t wait for the next one in the series. I enjoyed the story, I loved the characters, it was interesting and it kept me engaged all the way through the book. I couldn't put it down.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk

Lucy watches the doctor leave, then turns to the nameless victim on the table. ‘I promise I will catch whoever did this to you,’ she whispers. In charge of a new team, Detective Lucy Harwin is called out to attend the discovery of a woman’s body in an abandoned, crumbling church, and is quickly plunged into a case that will test her leadership skills to the limit. With no leads except the crudely-fashioned crucifix the victim was displayed on, Lucy is at a complete loss. That is, until another body turns up: an elderly woman who devoted her life to the church. Faced with a killer stalking the streets of her small coastal town, while also throwing herself into work to forget the love of her life, Lucy’s first case is turning into a nightmare. Linking the killer to the church where her own teenage daughter volunteers, it seems the threat is quickly drawing closer to Lucy and those she loves. Can she catch this monster and prevent a tragedy that will tear her world apart? An addictive and unputdownable crime thriller that will hook fans of Patricia Gibney, LJ Ross and Angela Marsons from the very first page. What readers are saying about Last Light : ‘ Explosive straight out of the gate … I loved everything about this book . It was captivating and thrilling and the twists kept coming leaving me hanging onto every word rapidly turning pages hungry for more, reading late in to the night … This is a seriously good book … in my top 5 of my favourite books of 2018 , I loved it, it was really good. If I could give it more stars I would . Go and buy this book … you won’t regret it! ’ Bonnie’s Book Talk , 5 stars ‘ Brilliant … A must-read book, twisty , gripping and one hell of a read .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I was captivated … kept me engrossed from start to finish … if this is the first DI Lucy Harwin book you read, I can guarantee you will read the rest of the series and wait for the next instalment as eagerly as me.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm , 5 stars ‘ Honestly, I will read anything by Helen Phifer. She didn’t disappoint with her latest book. There were amazing twists and turns .’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘A first-class read , fast-paced , well-constructed and with believable characters … Recommend it highly.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Another non-stop read for me. Very tightly paced and great, great characters … that's what makes these books ""must reads"" for me.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars What readers are saying about Helen Phifer: ‘ WOW... Double WOW... What a fantastic book... I could not put it down … twists and turns throughout and what a brilliant ending... a big fat 5* for this brilliant book .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Loved this book so much . I read it in one sitting , it’s such a page turner . It’s a fast paced thriller with plenty of twists in the plot, that keeps you guessing to the end... I would give it 10 stars if I could .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'It hooks you right from the start and doesn't let up until the very end when you are left completely stunned ... I was totally shocked and definitely didn't see that coming .' Always With a Book, 5 stars ‘I found myself sitting for hours glued to the screen of my Kindle …’ Nigel Adams Bookworm ‘ AMAZING book … really pulls you in with every page… this is a MUST READ .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ' Right to the very last few pages we are kept in suspense ! I honestly did NOT see that coming!! One that just has to be read!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars