Books by Elizabeth George

Something to Hide

The business card of a photographer recruited to help with a government project as part of a campaign to banish FGM finds its way into the belongings of a murdered detective sergeant.

Reviewed on 22 July 2022 by Sylvia Maughan

The Punishment She Deserves

A man is found hanged in a disused police station. The victim’s father, a local MP, refuses to believe that it was suicide.

Reviewed on 07 September 2019 by Sylvia Maughan

A Banquet of Consequences

A well-known feminist is found dead in a hotel room by her PA. Her editor is subsequently found almost lifeless by DS Barbara Havers. Barbara needs a successful case in order to put off her imminent transfer to Berwick-on-Tweed.

Reviewed on 09 July 2016 by Sylvia Maughan

The Edge of the Water

A marine biologist comes to the remote Whitbey Island to investigate a black seal known as Nera, which returns to the island at the same time each year. A mysterious mute girl is found wandering on the island and none of the locals want anyone to go near the seal.

Reviewed on 23 May 2015 by Sylvia Wilson

Just One Evil Act

One of DS Barbara Haver’s neighbours, a child, is abducted and her mother is also missing. The child’s father takes extreme measures to try to retrieve her while Barbara lets her emotions control her actions.

Reviewed on 22 February 2014 by Sylvia Maughan