Detective Inspector Kim Berry
A beloved teacher. A mysterious death. A web of secrets waiting to unravel. When the body of popular history teacher Raymond Murdoch is discovered at Riverwood Academy, the small town of Ayr is thrown into turmoil. Newly promoted Detective Inspector Kim Berry takes charge of the investigation, but her return to Ayrshire brings more challenges than she anticipated. As Kim digs deeper, a growing number of suspects emerge, each with something to hide. What was Mr Murdoch’s connection to a local drug dealer? Who was the mysterious visitor seen at his house the night before the murder? And could the key to solving the case lie buried in the past? With twists and turns at every corner, Mr Murdoch Is Dead introduces DI Kim Berry, a determined detective navigating the secrets of a close-knit community while confronting shadows of her own. Perfect for fans of gripping mysteries with a touch of small-town charm, this is a whodunit that will keep you guessing until the final page.
When the body of seventeen-year-old Lilianne Buchanan is found in the office of a wealthy financier in Prestwick, DI Kim Berry is called to investigate. Almost two years earlier, Lilianne vanished after a party in Glasgow, and now her reappearance in death raises questions no-one wants answered. As Kim digs deeper, she uncovers a tangle of lies, rivalries, and hidden connections that reach from a quiet Ayrshire town to powerful interests far beyond. Were the Buchanans as happy as they seemed? What truth was Lilianne silenced for? And how many more lives will be destroyed before the past is laid to rest? With tension, twists and psychological depth, Lilianne Is Dead is the gripping sequel to Mr Murdoch Is Dead, following DI Kim Berry into her most haunting case yet - a twisting, atmospheric mystery of family, power, and betrayal that will keep you guessing until the final page.