The Solanki and McQueen Crime Series - Deadly Reckoning (The Solanki and McQueen Crime Series, Book 3)

By Liz Mistry

‘A tense game of cat and mouse with a cleverly crafted plot and characters who leap off the page.’ MARION TODD

‘Smart and tense to the end, Deadly Reckoning has plot that pulsates with authenticity and grit’ T. ORR MUNRO

Don’t miss this gripping crime thriller, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid and Angela Marsons.

A DEADLY DISCOVERY

Enjoying a rare day off, DS Jazzy Solanki’s peaceful spring walk is interrupted when a body is discovered along her path. Instinct tells her it’s not a coincidence.

A HIDDEN THREAT

Could Jazzy’s estranged, vengeful stepsister – consumed by grief over their brother’s death – be sending her a deadly message?

A RACE AGAINST TIME

Then a child goes missing. The crimes appear unrelated, but Jazzy’s gut insists there’s a sinister connection, one that points straight at her. With time running out, Jazzy and her team must uncover the truth before the killer finds them.

Readers love Deadly Reckoning:

‘I highly recommend you put this 5 star book to the very top of your to be read pile – I promise you won’t be disappointed’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Liz is a sublime author, and this series just ticks every box!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Exceptional’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is the third book in this series and they just keep getting better. I absolutely loved this book and literally could not put it down’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is a terrific read with a heart in your mouth finale’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Author: Liz Mistry
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 03 Jul 2025
Pages: 384
ISBN: 978-0-00-868651-2
LIZ MISTRY moved to West Yorkshire in the late 1980s. Her gritty crime fiction police procedural novels set in Bradford embrace the city she describes as ‘Warm, Rich and Fearless’ whilst exploring the darkness that lurks beneath. Yet, her heart remains in Scotland, where childhood tales of bogey men, Bible John and grey lady ghosts fed her imagination.Her latest work, The Solanki and McQueen crime series is set around West Lothian, where she uses the distinctive landscape, historic heritage and Scottish culture as a backdrop to her hard-hitting yet often humorous stories.Struggling with clinical depression and anxiety for many years, Liz often includes mental health themes in her writing. She credits her doctorate in Creative Writing from Leeds Trinity University with helping her find a way of using her writing to navigate her ongoing mental health struggles.

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'Page-turning and chilling' The Sun -

'Riveting' The Post -

'A tense game of cat and mouse with a cleverly crafted plot and characters who leap off the page.' Marion Todd -

”'The story was full of twists and was intense and immersive. A fantastic start to an intriguing new series” - Angela Marsons

”'A harrowing and suspenseful page turner that perfectly encapsulates 'Northern Noir'. This is how a police procedural is done” - Nadine Matheson

'Smart and tense to the end, Deadly Reckoning has plot that pulsates with authenticity and grit' T. Orr Munro -

'Packed with humour and grit, The Revenge Pact is a fantastic thriller told at a breakneck pace. Liz Mistry is fast becoming one of my favourite authors, and the Jazz Queens might just be my favourite new detective duo' Tom Mead -