Belsay

The DCI Ryan Mysteries, Book 23

By: LJ Ross

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

Christmas can be deadly…

After a long year of crime-fighting, DCI Ryan and his team are looking forward to a peaceful Christmas filled with festive treats – including the occasional turkey stottie, or three. To celebrate a job well done, the entire team are treated to a party at beautiful Belsay Hall, a spectacular country estate on the outskirts of the city. But, when their dinner is interrupted by the untimely arrival of a dead body, they’re reminded that crime never sleeps – and nor do the secrets within the walls of Belsay.

It's time to find out who’s been naughty or nice…

Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit, set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape.

©2025 LJ Ross (P)2025 Audible Ltd.

Twists and turns

It’s always a good plot with appealing characters. Lots of surprises make it difficult to set this aside to do “real life.” Can’t wait for the next one.

Exceptional series!

Excellent book and terrific narration. But that ending! Now I’m really anxious for the next book.

Belsay

I love the whole series of Ryan DCI Ryan I love all the characters I love the relationship with him and his wife and his family and his friends but I do have a question are we going to get a book 24 regarding Anna getting arrested because that was a cliffhanger at the end

Great story as always.

Excellent story and While Jonathan Keeble is an excellent narrator his Australian accent is awful! I should know, I am Australian.

Another fantastic read in the Ryan series

LJ Ross is a master at character development! While the plots are also unique and keep you turning pages, it’s the characters that are remarkable and draw you into nonstop engagement! Have read the entire Ryan series and can’t wait for the next book to come out.