Dive into Sycamore Gap, the thrilling detective murder mystery from multi-million-copy bestselling author LJ Ross. This fast-paced crime whodunnit is the second installment in The DCI Ryan Mysteries series, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves who enjoy spectacular settings mixed with compelling police procedure.

Detective Chief Inspector Ryan thought he had moved past his turbulent history, but when the skeleton of a young woman is discovered inside the Roman Wall at Sycamore Gap on the summer solstice, he is forced to confront his past while investigating a decade-old cold case. As enquiry lines cross, Ryan enters a deadly game of cat and mouse with an unstoppable killer.

• Thrilling detective murder mystery set against the spectacular scenery of Hadrian's Wall country in Northumberland.
• Features DCI Ryan as he pieces together the past of a woman undiscovered for ten years.
• Includes a compelling mix of murder, mystery, romance, and humour.
• From the bestselling author LJ Ross, known for keeping company with the best mystery writers (The Times).

• Author: LJ Ross
• Series: The DCI Ryan Mysteries (Book 2 of 25)
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 432 pages
• Publication Date: January 8, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1804960160
• ISBN-13: 978-1804960165
• Dimensions: 130 x 34 x 197mm
• Weight: 370g

If you are looking for a real page-turner with twists and turns galore, pick up Sycamore Gap and follow DCI Ryan as he navigates a deadly investigation in the heart of the North East.