The Complete Detective Marlin Mysteries

A detective teams up with a psychologist in this dark and gritty London-based crime series.DCI MARLIN — Once a respected copper, a loyal husband and a dedicated father, Marlin is now haunted by the loss of his son and wife. A chain smoker and heavy drinker, he cuts a lonely figure. Ten years ago, Marlin made his name capturing serial killer Mark Rennie, with the help of Dr Al Andrews. When an unusual case lands on his desk, DCI Marlin jumps at the chance to reunite with Dr Andrews . . .DR ALDOUS ‘AL’ ANDREWS — Andrews shot to fame when he wrote the serial killer profile that helped PC Marlin track down Mark Rennie. Now, Dr Andrews spends most of his time in the company of prostitutes and drinking far too much. When Marlin asks for his help, he seizes the chance to reclaim his career.IN THIS THREE-BOOK BOX BOOK 1: ASHES AND BONESeven brutal murders in seven days. If anyone can get inside the mind of a ruthless killer, it’s the once-famous psychologist, Dr Andrews. But when the doctor’s fingerprints are found at the scene of two murders, Marlin suspects his partner. This was meant to be the case that would boost their careers, but is Dr Andrews the same person he was ten years ago?BOOK 2: DEADLY INTENTMark Rennie is the serial killer that made Marlin and Andrews celebrities. But now he’s a free man again. A free man who wants revenge . . . When people connected to Dr Andrews start turning up dead, Detective Marlin is in a race against time to save the psychologist and get Rennie behind bars for good.BOOK 3: WRITTEN IN BLOODA police officer is stabbed to death in his own home. Written on the wall in blood is a single number — #1. Days later a journalist is skewered in the chest. This time #2 is scrawled in blood. It looks like the start of a hit list and all victims have a connection to Mark Rennie. Is this the work of a copycat killer or is Marlin’s old enemy killing again?