Detective Kay Hunter Books

"If you want to see your daughter alive again, listen carefully." When the body of a snatched schoolgirl is found in an abandoned biosciences building, the case is first treated as a kidnapping gone wrong. But Detective Kay Hunter isn’t convinced, especially when a man is found dead with the ransom money still in his possession. When a second schoolgirl is taken, Kay’s worst fears are realised. With her career in jeopardy and desperate to conceal a disturbing secret, Kay’s hunt for the killer becomes a race against time before he claims another life. For the killer, the game has only just begun... Scared to Death is the first book in a new crime thriller series featuring Kay Hunter – a detective with a hidden past and an uncertain future. The Detective Kay Hunter crime thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 1. SCARED TO DEATH 2. WILL TO LIVE 3. ONE TO WATCH 4. HELL TO PAY 5. CALL TO ARMS 6. GONE TO GROUND 7. BRIDGE TO BURN 8. CRADLE TO GRAVE 9. TURN TO DUST 10. A DARKER PLACE Praise for Scared to Death “Thrilling start to a new series. Scared to Death is a stylish, smart and gripping crime thriller ” Robert Bryndza, USA Today bestselling author of The Girl In The Ice " Moves along at breakneck speed with twists and turns " Angela Marsons, bestselling author of the Detective Kim Stone crime thriller series “In this novel, I actually believed the reason for the killings. It was new, interesting, and made a refreshing amount of sense … reminded me at times of Chris Chibnall’s Broadchurch series ” The Crime Review What readers are saying about Scared to Death: “A fast-paced, deeply disturbing thriller that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish ” Books Of All Kinds “Oohhh what a FANTASTIC beginning to a new series! This is dark and gritty, with surprises that I didn’t see coming .” Novel Gossip “A dead body, a psychotic killer and an honest dependable detective ... If you like your crime fiction uncomplicated, fast-paced and real Scared to Death is the PERFECT read for you …” Swirl and Thread “Extremely well-plotted, this really is a novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat !” Jo’s Book Blog “ A gutsy, fast and dark book that is packed full with unsuspecting twists . Moves at a relentless pace, with an intensely dark plot, featuring a top notch female protagonist.” Mrs B’s Book Reviews “The murders shock, and the plot is pacy, twisting with action … with more than one surprise within its pages , Scared to Death will satisfy any lover of serial killer fiction” Postcard Reviews

When a packed commuter train runs over a body on a stretch of track known to locals as 'Suicide Mile', it soon transpires that the man was a victim of a calculated murder. As the investigation evolves and a pattern of murders is uncovered, Detective Sergeant Kay Hunter realises the railway's recent reputation may be the work of a brutal serial killer. With a backlog of cold cases to investigate and attempting to uncover who is behind a professional vendetta against her, Kay must keep one step ahead of both the killer and her own adversaries. When a second murder takes place within a week of the first, she realises the killer's timetable has changed, and she's running out of time to stop him... Will to Live is the second book in a new crime thriller series featuring Kay Hunter - a detective with a hidden past and an uncertain future... The Detective Kay Hunter series: 1. SCARED TO DEATH 2. WILL TO LIVE 3. ONE TO WATCH 4. HELL TO PAY 5. CALL TO ARMS 6. GONE TO GROUND 7. BRIDGE TO BURN What readers are saying about Will to Live: "Will to Live is a race against time. It is fast and furious with no indication given as to who, what and how until you turn the last few pages. I mentioned in my previous review of Scared To Death that this series would transfer very well to film or TV and I still believe that to be the case. Kay Hunter is the perfect protagonist. She is tough. She is fair. She has a heart." - Swirl & Thread "The opening of this book is dynamite and I loved it! Just brilliant." - Jen Med's Book Reviews "One of the top crime thriller series out there! If you like your crime thrillers with a twist of psychological suspense and a smattering of procedure and a hint of hostility and grudges, then Will to Live is one for you! Fast paced, twisty and hooking you in from the start just make sure you don't have a looming "to do" list in front of you because once you pick this up you are not going to want to put it down!" - Chapter in my Life "I really, really love this series! I absolutely love Kay Hunter! She has just the right mix of professionalism and dedication but with a vulnerability that draws you to her." - My Chestnut Reading Tree "Starts with a bang and the tension gathers momentum!" - Bibliophile Book Club "BOOM the plot twist surprised me and I didn't see it coming!" - The Stationery Geekette Who would you recommend Will to Live to? I think anyone who enjoys the Erika Foster series by Robert Bryndza, Angela Marsons' Kim Stone novels, and Peter James' Roy Grace books would enjoy Will to Live. It's a fast-paced crime thriller, so if you enjoy that element of the crime genre, I'd suggest giving it a go. After your successful series of thrillers with Dan Taylor, plus three single titles you've now started on a series with a female detective. What made you decide to change to crime? It was as simple as the story idea popping into my head with the female detective already in tow. When I get an idea, it's like remembering a scene from a film - I can see the whole thing in my head, so once I had that original idea, I started to jot down notes and get some very basic outlines down for stories for what turned out to be the start of a new series. Are you planning more Kay Hunter novels? Definitely. I set out to write the first book in the series, Scared to Death with the knowledge that there would be more books featuring Kay Hunter. She's got some scores to settle yet, and there are always cases to solve.

Praise for One To Watch “Shades of Dame Agatha …matched the feel of a Golden Age crime story” Grab This Book Sophie Whittaker shared a terrifying secret. Hours later, she was dead. Detective Kay Hunter and her colleagues are shocked by the vicious murder of a teenage girl at a private party in the Kentish countryside. A tangled web of dark secrets is exposed as twisted motives point to a history of greed and corruption within the tight-knit community. Confronted by a growing number of suspects and her own enemies who are waging a vendetta against her, Kay makes a shocking discovery that will make her question her trust in everyone she knows. One to Watch is a gripping murder mystery thriller, and the third in the Detective Kay Hunter series: 1. SCARED TO DEATH 2. WILL TO LIVE 3. ONE TO WATCH 4. HELL TO PAY (out 2017) A page-turning whodunit for fans of Jeffery Deaver, Peter James, David Baldacci and James Patterson. Praise for One to Watch : “ Gripping and full of unreliable witnesses ” ~ Have Books Will Read “Fast-paced, enjoyable and intriguing with twists and turns throughout” ~ Relax & Read Reviews “This series is one of the best of the crime genre ” ~ Chocolate n Waffles “A brilliant and fast paced addition to this series” ~ Novel Deelights Praise for books 1 and 2 in the Detective Kay Hunter series: “ Thrilling start to a new series. Scared to Death is a stylish, smart and gripping crime thriller ” Robert Bryndza, USA Today bestselling author of The Girl In The Ice "Moves along at breakneck speed with twists and turns " ~ Angela Marsons, bestselling author of the Detective Kim Stone crime thriller series Praise for Will to Live : “ Will to Live gave me that same adrenaline rush I get when I read the Helen Grace series by M. J. Arlidge” ~ P. Turners Book Blog “ Will to Live does not disappoint and yet again brings something unique and intriguing to the genre. A must-read for crime fiction fans everywhere ” ~ Books of All Kinds Find the Kay Hunter series here: Books > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Mystery Books > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Police Procedurals Books > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Women Sleuths Books > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Contemporary Fiction > British Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Women’s Fiction > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Crime Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Women’s Fiction > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Detective Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Crime Fiction > British & Irish Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Crime Fiction > Murder Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Crime Fiction > Noir Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Crime Fiction > Serial Killers Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Mystery > Police Procedurals Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Mystery > Series Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Mystery > Women Sleuths Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Thrillers > Crime

When a road traffic accident on a dark autumn night uncovers a disturbing conspiracy, Detective Sergeant Kay Hunter’s investigation exposes a ruthless serial killer exploiting vulnerable young women. With her enemies unmasked and her career spiralling out of control, Kay’s determination to seek vengeance for the victims brings her dangerously close to those who want to silence her. Undeterred, she uncovers the real reason behind a plot to destroy her career and sets in motion a terrifying chain of events. Could Kay’s need for revenge be her undoing, or will she survive to see justice served? Hell to Pay is a gripping fast paced crime thriller, and the fourth in the Detective Kay Hunter series. The Detective Kay Hunter crime thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 1. SCARED TO DEATH 2. WILL TO LIVE 3. ONE TO WATCH 4. HELL TO PAY 5. CALL TO ARMS 6. GONE TO GROUND 7. BRIDGE TO BURN 8. CRADLE TO GRAVE 9. TURN TO DUST 10. A DARKER PLACE What reviewers are saying about Hell to Pay “ Gripping, pacy, twisty, and suspenseful , this is how all good crime novels should read.” Goodreads “Hell to Pay was another exciting read that gets your adrenaline going , the pacing is fast and furious and begins on page one and never ends!” Novel Gossip “Hell to Pay is an absolutely brilliant fire-filled crime story , checking all the boxes of a police procedural” Chocolate & Waffles

If you knew what the truth could do, would you lie? Returning to work after an enforced absence, Detective Kay Hunter discovers she wasn’t the only victim of her previous investigation. DI Devon Sharp remains suspended from duties, and the team is in turmoil. Determined to prove herself once more and clear his name, Kay undertakes to solve a cold case that links Sharp to his accuser. But as she gets closer to the truth, she realises her enquiries could do more harm than good. Torn between protecting her mentor and finding out the truth, the consequences of Kay's enquiries will reach far beyond her new role… Call to Arms is a gripping police procedural, and the fifth in the Detective Kay Hunter series. The Detective Kay Hunter crime thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 1. SCARED TO DEATH 2. WILL TO LIVE 3. ONE TO WATCH 4. HELL TO PAY 5. CALL TO ARMS 6. GONE TO GROUND 7. BRIDGE TO BURN 8. CRADLE TO GRAVE 9. TURN TO DUST 10. A DARKER PLACE Praise for Call to Arms " Call to Arms throws the reader straight into the action, and the pace doesn't let up until the final page ." Jo's Book Blog " Call to Arms is a riveting thriller, full of twists and turns , lies and secrets and totally engrossing!" Good n' Read-y " Call to Arms kept me on the edge of my seat - it's a real page turner! " Bonnies Book Talk

While attending a crime scene on the outskirts of Maidstone, DI Kay Hunter makes a shocking discovery. The victim has been brutally cut to pieces, his identity unknown. When more body parts start turning up in the Kentish countryside, Kay realises the disturbing truth – a serial killer is at large and must be stopped at all costs. With no motive for the murders and a killer who has gone undetected until now, Kay and her team of detectives must work fast to calm a terrified local population and a scornful media. When a third victim is found, her investigation grows even more complicated. As she begins to expose a dark underbelly to the county town, Kay and her team are pulled into a web of jealousy and intrigue that, if left unchecked, will soon claim another life. Gone to Ground is a gripping serial killer thriller full of page-turning suspense, and the sixth book in the Detective Kay Hunter series. The Detective Kay Hunter crime thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 1. SCARED TO DEATH 2. WILL TO LIVE 3. ONE TO WATCH 4. HELL TO PAY 5. CALL TO ARMS 6. GONE TO GROUND 7. BRIDGE TO BURN 8. CRADLE TO GRAVE 9. TURN TO DUST 10. A DARKER PLACE Praise for Gone to Ground “Several twists and turns make this novel an exciting read!” ~ Goodreads “A fantastic thriller, consistently presenting the police team as the humans they are and the ending is, as always, just perfect!” ~ Goodreads

When a mummified body is found in a renovated building, the gruesome discovery leads Detective Kay Hunter and her team into a complex murder investigation. The subsequent police inquiry exposes corruption, lies and organised crime within the tight-knit community – and Kay’s determination to seek justice for the young murder victim could ruin the reputations of men who will do anything to protect their business interests. But as Kay closes in on the killer, tragedy strikes closer to home in an event that will send a shockwave through her personal life and make her question everything she values. Can Kay keep her private and professional life under control while she tries to unravel one of the strangest murder cases of her career? The Detective Kay Hunter crime thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 1. SCARED TO DEATH 2. WILL TO LIVE 3. ONE TO WATCH 4. HELL TO PAY 5. CALL TO ARMS 6. GONE TO GROUND 7. BRIDGE TO BURN 8. CRADLE TO GRAVE 9. TURN TO DUST 10. A DARKER PLACE Praise for Bridge to Burn : "With this seventh book, this series is as fresh as ever! " - Goodreads" A gripping storyline with twists and turns all the way through" - Goodreads "Another gripping, intense ride that captivated me from start to finish " - Goodreads

When a faceless body is found floating in the river on a summer’s morning, Detective Kay Hunter and her team are tasked with finding out the man’s identity – and where he came from. The investigation takes a sinister turn when an abandoned boat is found, covered in blood stains and containing a child’s belongings. Under mounting pressure from a distraught family and an unforgiving media, the police are in a race against time – but they have no leads, and no motive for the events that have taken place. Will Kay be able to find a ruthless killer and a missing child before it’s too late? Cradle to Grave is the eighth book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced murder mysteries. Available in eBook, print, large print and audiobook. The Detective Kay Hunter crime thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 1. Scared to Death 2. Will to Live 3. One to Watch 4. Hell to Pay 5. Call to Arms 6. Gone to Ground 7. Bridge to Burn 8. Cradle to Grave 9. Turn to Dust 10. A Darker Place What readers are saying about Cradle to Grave : " Another masterpiece of police detective thriller writing! " – Goodreads "I'm actually running out of ways to describe how much I love this series now. Each book is brilliant - full of humour, tension, great characters and compelling storytelling in equal measure. Cradle to Grave is no different, with the author gripping your attention from the very start of the book." – Goodreads

When the body of a naked man is found in the middle of a barren field, a rural community is left in shock – and fear. Discovering that someone is offering money in return for information about the dead man and anyone connected to him, Detective Kay Hunter realises there is a dark side to the victim’s past. When a key witness disappears and a web of deceit and lies threatens to derail the investigation, she fears the worst. Can Kay and her team of detectives find out who is behind the man’s murder before another victim is targeted? Turn to Dust is the ninth book in the Detective Kay Hunter series and perfect for readers who enjoy fast-paced murder mysteries. The Detective Kay Hunter crime thriller series – also available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 1. Scared to Death 2. Will to Live 3. One to Watch 4. Hell to Pay 5. Call to Arms 6. Gone to Ground 7. Bridge to Burn 8. Cradle to Grave 9. Turn to Dust 10. A Darker Place

The frozen body of a man is discovered in a used car yard on the hottest day of the year, his face contorted by fear and pain. Detective Kay Hunter and her team are assigned the case, but when they find out who their victim is, their worst fears are realised. There is another man missing – but is he a victim, or a killer? With time running out and witnesses afraid to talk, Kay is thrust into one of the most challenging investigations of her career to date. A Darker Place is the tenth book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced crime thrillers. The Kay Hunter crime thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 1. Scared to Death 2. Will to Live 3. One to Watch 4. Hell to Pay 5. Call to Arms 6. Gone to Ground 7. Bridge to Burn 8. Cradle to Grave 9. Turn to Dust 10. A Darker Place 11. A Lethal Deception 12. The Dying Season 13. A Deadly Promise 14. A Fatal Silence What readers are saying about A Darker Place : “I love the way in which Rachel Amphlett embraces the Kent landscape making it as important to the story as the murders and characters themselves” Goodreads “Keeps you guessing until the end” Goodreads

When a brutal attack on a business owner is followed by a suspicious death, the police first suspect the beginning of a new underworld drugs war. Then a second victim is found dead, and the truth starts to look like something much worse. With the death toll rising and her career under scrutiny from the media and her own superiors, Kay Hunter is running out of time to unravel the deadly secrets hiding behind ruthless ambition and treachery. But Kay isn't going to give up easily. Because this time, the first victim is closer to home... A Lethal Deception is the 11th book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced crime thrillers.

When a man is shot at point blank range outside an isolated country pub, Kay Hunter is thrust into one of the most dangerous cases of her career. As personal and political disputes threaten to undermine her efforts to track down the killer, Kay’s investigation is complicated further when her superiors elect to coordinate the subsequent manhunt themselves. Uncovering a covert trade in outlawed weapons and faced with witnesses too scared to talk, Kay will have to do everything in her power to stop the killer and prevent another tragedy. Except this time, one of her team is in the direct line of fire… The Dying Season is the 12th book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced crime thrillers. The Detective Kay Hunter series: 1. Scared to Death 2. Will to Live 3. One to Watch 4. Hell to Pay 5. Call to Arms 6. Gone to Ground 7. Bridge to Burn 8. Cradle to Grave 9. Turn to Dust 10. A Darker Place 11. A Lethal Deception 12. The Dying Season 13. A Deadly Promise 14. A Fatal Silence

When a woman’s mutilated body is discovered in a remote countryside property, Detective Kay Hunter is faced with one of the most challenging investigations of her career. There is nothing in the victim’s past to explain her brutal slaying, and no clues as to how her killer got away. Then a second body is found in a run-down storage facility, the man’s remains covered in horrific injuries that bear the hallmarks of prolonged torture. With two families demanding justice, Kay is under pressure from her superiors to deliver a swift result – but there is no evidence to connect the two victims. When a third victim is found just a short distance from her own incident room, Kay realises that the killer has no intention of stopping – and they already have their next victim in their sights… A Deadly Promise is the 13th book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced crime thrillers. The Detective Kay Hunter series: 1. Scared to Death 2. Will to Live 3. One to Watch 4. Hell to Pay 5. Call to Arms 6. Gone to Ground 7. Bridge to Burn 8. Cradle to Grave 9. Turn to Dust 10. A Darker Place 11. A Lethal Deception 12. The Dying Season 13. A Deadly Promise 14. A Fatal Silence

When a fire deliberately destroys a boat, nearly killing the occupant, Kay Hunter and her colleagues suspect a serial arsonist is targeting a small community of river dwellers. With another man dead and people fearing for their lives, Kay is desperate to catch a killer who shows no sign of stopping... A Burning Question forms part of the Case Files series of short crime stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett. Listen to the Case Files: short crime fiction stories podcast on all major streaming services. Find out more at www.shortcrimestories.com

After the music stops, the killing begins… When the body of a young woman is discovered at an outdoor music festival, Detective Kay Hunter’s investigation stalls almost as soon as it starts. Because the killer has left no trace, and the victim’s identity is unknown. Amidst a media backlash, and faced with thousands of potential suspects, Kay must piece together the last hours of the woman’s life before her killer can escape. But when Kay finds out the truth, her discovery will shake her investigation team to its core… A Fatal Silence is the 14th book in the Detective Kay Hunter series from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced crime fiction. The Kay Hunter crime thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 1. Scared to Death 2. Will to Live 3. One to Watch 4. Hell to Pay 5. Call to Arms 6. Gone to Ground 7. Bridge to Burn 8. Cradle to Grave 9. Turn to Dust 10. A Darker Place 11. A Lethal Deception 12. The Dying Season 13. A Deadly Promise 14. A Fatal Silence