The Pain of Strangers replaces the original series opener, The Third Rule, in Andrew Barrett’s highly acclaimed CSI Eddie Collins series.

“Blood, gristle and dour Yorkshire humour infused with a twist of shock and horror. This book should have a cocktail named after it.”

When damaged people reach positions of power, there is no hope for the innocent.

In 1987, Norton Bailey became known as the Madman of Mabgate. A damaged person in a position of power, he built a machine to take care of his problems and used money as bait.

CSI Eddie Collins is feeling alone and adrift. Even work is unreliable and tense, and brings conflict with bad people. One damaged person in particular seeks to choose how Eddie, and the victims he tries to protect, will die.

Is there still no hope for the innocent?

Forensic evidence has always lit up the way, but now the light shines dimly. It’s just bright enough to illuminate the fight of Eddie’s life.

“If you’re a fan of crime thrillers, beware, this book will drag you in and keep you hostage until the very last page.”

What people say about The Pain of Strangers

• Fiendishly good, absolutely gory, gruesome and darker than you can imagine but with sharp gallows style humour.
• The style of writing is brilliant, short, snappy chapters, with funny titles and the fake realism travels all the way through to the unmissable epilogue.
• One of the finest crime series out there.
• Barrett feeds the reader with the nitty gritty of the dark corners, nasty alleys, and tenements of Leeds.
• I totally loved this book.
• The Pain of Strangers is brutal and thought-provoking.
• Barrett’s writing style is full of sarcastic humour and pulls no punches.
• The whole series is truly compulsive reading.
• The best book I’ve read so far this year.
• The drama, psychological drama, suspense, timing, and original plot make this one of the best books I’ve read in a while.
• The Pain of Strangers is well written by a master craftsman who knows his subject inside out.
• I was caught completely off guard by this whole book. This is my first book from Barrett and it was... disturbingly good! This complex story was a constant punch in the gut with grit and criminal angst.

Also available by Andrew Barrett:

• The Pain of Strangers – CSI Eddie Collins 1
• Black by Rose – CSI Eddie Collins 2
• Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins 3
• Ledston Luck - CSI Eddie Collins 4
• The Death of Jessica Ripley - CSI Eddie Collins 5
• This Side of Death - CSI Eddie Collins 6
• The Lift – a CSI Eddie Collins Short Story
• The Note – a CSI Eddie Collins Novella
• The Lock – a CSI Eddie Collins Novella
• The Crew – a CSI Eddie Collins Novella
• A Long Time Dead – SOCO Roger Conniston 1
• Stealing Elgar – SOCO Roger Conniston 2
• No More Tears – SOCO Roger Conniston 3

Crime Scene Investigator, Eddie Collins, always did the right thing – only this time it could kill him.

Eddie knew there was something out of place. It was a double murder but rigged to look like a murder-suicide, and it was high-profile enough for the Major Crime Unit (MCU) to recruit him.

But that’s when Eddie’s problems really began.

Slade Crosby’s vile gang, murder, rape, and rob their way around the city. The MCU have been trying to bring down the whole family for years, but Slade always wriggled free – growing stronger, further out of reach.

When Eddie finds a victim dead, he takes things to a dangerous new level, and discovers why Slade is always one step ahead. Someone is prepared to sell-out undercover officers, prepared to kill Eddie Collins too, just to stay away from their own past.

With a gun at his head, Eddie must find a way to survive, and then go after Slade and his accomplice. Time is running out, and if he fails, his will be the first of many funerals.

If you like fast-paced and gripping crime thrillers with a strong forensic element, you'll love Andrew Barrett's Black by Rose. It will appeal to fans of authors like Kathy Reichs, Robert Bryndza and Angela Marsons.

To experience Eddie’s battle to uncover the corruption, buy Black by Rose today.

What people say about Black by Rose:
~ An outright masterpiece.
~ The writing is urgent, exciting, at times upsetting, even terrifying. It is utterly convincing and extremely brutal where it needs to be.
~ Fast paced, thrilling, thought provoking. I couldn't fault this book..
~ You really get to care about Eddie and your heart is in your mouth when you read about what happens to him.
~ If you like CSI type books that are fast paced, gritty and with great believable characters, this is the book for you.
~ This book has love, tears, humour and drama. A well written story with tension and some edge of the seat moments.
~ When I was reading it, I struggled to put it down; when I wasn't reading it, I was itching for an opportunity to pick it up again.

Also available by Andrew Barrett:

• The Pain of Strangers - CSI Eddie Collins 1
• Black by Rose - CSI Eddie Collins 2
• Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins 3
• Ledston Luck - CSI Eddie Collins 4
• The Death of Jessica Ripley - CSI Eddie Collins 5
• This Side of Death – CSI Eddie Collins 6

• The Lift - An Eddie Collins Short Story
• The Note - An Eddie Collins Novella
• The Lock - An Eddie Collins Novella
• The Crew – An Eddie Collins Novella

• A Long Time Dead - Roger Conniston 1
• Stealing Elgar - Roger Conniston 2
• No More Tears - Roger Conniston 3

• The End of Lies – a psychological thriller with teeth

Crime Scene Investigator, Eddie Collins, finds himself suspended from duty – not for breaking the rules, but for smashing them to pieces.

It looked like a straightforward burn-out with a dead body in the driver’s seat. CSI Eddie Collins finds out that this apparent suicide isn’t a suicide at all. And the deeper he digs, the more twisted this case becomes.

Eddie’s attention is focused on the victim’s husband, a curious man who seemingly has nothing to gain from his wife’s death. Only when he teams up with DI Benson do they make headway, determining that the motive for the killing is buried in the past.

But there’s more to it than anyone could have suspected, another layer – a mysterious stranger, a kidnapping, and a murder that has its roots in the 1970s – details of which are extremely sensitive, but ignored by Eddie as he relentlessly pursues the killer in a race towards his final victim.

Even Eddie makes mistakes, and he has no idea of the danger waiting for him as the heart-breaking climax approaches.

Some things are scarier than dead bodies.

If you like fast-paced and gripping crime thrillers with a strong forensic element, you'll love Andrew Barrett's Sword of Damocles. It will appeal to fans of Kathy Reichs, Robert Bryndza and Angela Marsons.

To experience Eddie’s battle to slice through the deceit, buy Sword of Damocles now.

What people say about Sword of Damocles:

~ Once again Andrew Barrett has knocked me for six.
~ My mouth was hanging open on the last page!
~ Hard-hitting and imaginative, this book is an absolute cracker.
~ An emotion packed Eddie Collins with surprises peeking around every page.
~ Marvelous plotting and beautifully defined characters.
~ The final chapter moved me to tears - not something I can recall ever happening to me with a book before.
~ Easily compares with Jeffrey Deaver, Lee Child, James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell.
~ Another gem with a gripping storyline and surprises popping up with Eddie’s work methods and exceptionally brave storyline.
~ VINE VOICE – I was sorry to finish it and can’t wait for the next offering from this author...highly recommended.
~ Andrew Barrett at his very, very best.
~ This is my favourite in the series so far with just the right mix of suspense, humour and bittersweet moments.
~ I am still stunned by the ending I didn’t see coming!
~ This is a must read book and you are certainly in for a treat. The ending - WOW.

Also available by Andrew Barrett:

• The Pain of Strangers - CSI Eddie Collins 1
• Black by Rose - CSI Eddie Collins 2
• Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins 3
• Ledston Luck - CSI Eddie Collins 4
• The Death of Jessica Ripley - CSI Eddie Collins 5
• This Side of Death – CSI Eddie Collins 6

• The Lift - An Eddie Collins Short Story
• The Note - An Eddie Collins Novella
• The Lock - An Eddie Collins Novella
• The Crew – An Eddie Collins Novella

• A Long Time Dead - Roger Conniston 1
• Stealing Elgar - Roger Conniston 2
• No More Tears

This Side of Death. When the past comes back to hunt you.

Alex Sheridan believes the only way she can be free of her demons is to kill the men in her life. She has a list, and Crime Scene Investigator Eddie Collins is on it.
Death misses Eddie by inches, and Alex is locked away in Juniper Hill high-security hospital.

Everything is fine for Eddie until one day four years later, when Alex escapes. This time she’s better prepared.

The week that follows ruptures Eddie’s life and shatters the belief he had in his own past, leaving him wondering what really happened, and facing one stark choice: who to kill and who to save.

This Side of Death is the most revealing CSI Eddie Collins novel to date. Prepare to see inside his past and understand what makes him the angriest, most feared, and yet most respected CSI in England.

If you like fast-paced and gripping crime thrillers with a strong forensic element, you'll love Andrew Barrett's This Side of Death. It will appeal to fans of Kathy Reichs, Robert Bryndza and Angela Marsons.
To experience Eddie’s battle to stay alive, buy This Side of Death today.

What people say about This Side of Death:
~ Spellbinding, hair-raising, and deeply enthralling.
~ Don’t expect to get much done once you start this.
~ Will totally take over your life until you finish it and it will stay with you for days afterward.
~ After you’ve read this, you’ll spend time musing about the heart of this character, and what you’d have done were you in his shoes.
~ This is another great book, written with Barrett’s usual attention to detail and sprinkled
liberally with a super-sized helping of Eddie’s black humour.
~ Having the talent to weave a tale interspersed with humor among sometimes grotesque elements of an edgy thriller, never ceases to amaze me.
~ This latest chapter of Eddie Collins’ life is a fantastic thrill-ride, full of suspense and just enough gut-wrenching terror to keep you up at night. Unputdownable.
~ The many twists and turns kept me guessing, right up to the final sting in the tail. A brilliant read.
~ The ending of this book left me breathless. I was nearly exhausted. My reaction was WOW!!!
~ One of Barrett's real writing talents is to put you in the place and time of an event, not to mention in the middle of a scene. You can feel the rain, empathize with the pain, taste the dust, see the stars.
~ If you read this book, or any of the books that feature Eddie Collins, you will not be disappointed. You may even, like me, become addicted.
~ Despite the dark, dangerous criminal there is quite a lot of humour woven in between the more tension-filled parts.
~ I was amazed at how clearly the author described what was going through Alex’s mind through colours, voices, spikes, pain.

Also available by Andrew Barrett:
The Pain of Strangers - CSI Eddie Collins 1
Black by Rose - CSI Eddie Collins 2
Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins 3
Ledston Luck - CSI Eddie Collins 4
The Death of Jessica Ripley - CSI Eddie Collins 5
This Side of Death – CSI Eddie Collins 6

The Lift - An Eddie Collins Short Story
The Note - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Lock - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Crew – An Eddie Collins Novella

A Long Time Dead - Roger Conniston 1
Stealing Elgar - Roger Conniston 2
No More Tears - Roger Conniston 3

The End of Lies – a psychological thriller with teeth

They say you can always trust a copper. They’re lying.
They lied thirty years ago and they’re still lying today.
When two teenagers go missing near an old mining village called Ledston Luck, an investigation uncovers more than a community crippled by injustice and secrets. It uncovers a dead body in a long-abandoned chapel.
Crime Scene Investigator, Eddie Collins, heads a scene examination that goes horribly wrong. The body is booby-trapped, and one of the team killed. Eddie is heartbroken and furious and is determined to find the truth Ledston Luck is hiding.
His determination brings him into violent conflict with the Professional Standards Department, and leaves him removed from duty, with public opinion and his boss against him.
Eddie goes it alone and discovers there are more killings to come, payback for horrific crimes that are decades old, but still raw. But before he can warn the victims, he discovers something else – he’s in the killer’s trap with a shotgun at his head.

If you like highly charged crime thrillers with a forensic slant, and characters that stay with you long after you close the book, you’ll love Andrew Barrett’s Eddie Collins series. It will appeal to fans of Kathy Reichs, Robert Bryndza and Angela Marsons.
To experience Eddie’s battle to uncover the lies they told, buy Ledston Luck today.

What people say about Ledston Luck:
~If you only read one novel this year make sure it's this one
~I loved this book partly because it is set very close to home, but mostly because it is so very well written and sticks to the hands like glue until it is finished!
~Ledston Luck is a truly gripping crime book
~It’s a story that will have you feeling a whole array of emotions whilst leaving your heart racing and feeling breathless
~This book’s packed with action but there’s room for thoughtful contemplation, too
~Eddie is such a well-drawn character that it is easy to feel all the emotions he’s going through. At times I was in tears
~Totally engrossed in from page 1
~So much tension and edge-of-the-seat moments to keep your attention, this is a real sleep stealer of a book that I read in a day it was that gripping
~The main character, Eddie Collins who works in CSI, is a character that I fell in love with.
~Attention to detail is excellent, as well as procedure.
~Another brilliant book from one of my favourite authors

Also available by Andrew Barrett:
The Third Rule - CSI Eddie Collins 1
Black by Rose - CSI Eddie Collins 2
Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins 3
Ledston Luck - CSI Eddie Collins 4
The Death of Jessica Ripley - CSI Eddie Collins 5
This Side of Death – CSI Eddie Collins 6

The Lift - An Eddie Collins Short Story
The Note - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Lock - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Crew – An Eddie Collins Novella

A Long Time Dead - Roger Conniston 1
Stealing Elgar - Roger Conniston 2
No More Tears - Roger Conniston 3

The End of Lies – a psychological thriller with teeth

He’s acidic and twisted; a prince of sarcasm who hates people. Not ideal qualities in a CSI. But what CSI Eddie Collins lacks in people skills, he more than makes up for in crime scene expertise. But this time, Eddie has doubts; this time, the evidence is wrong.
Jessica Ripley didn’t kill her ex-husband. But everyone thinks she did. After serving twelve years for his murder, it’s time to get her own back on those who put her inside.
It isn’t long before she learns what it’s like to really murder someone. She’s becoming whole again, incrementally rebuilding herself by stealing the lives of those she blames for stealing hers.
But things aren’t always how they appear; sometimes old friends aren’t friends at all. Sometimes, it’s just business.
And sometimes the evidence lies.
Can CSI Eddie Collins trust the evidence, or is someone out to get even? And if Jessica didn’t kill her ex, who did?

If you like fast-paced and gripping crime thrillers with a strong forensic element, you'll love Andrew Barrett's Black by Rose. It will appeal to fans of authors like Kathy Reichs, Robert Bryndza and Angela Marsons.

What people say about The Death of Jessica Ripley
• This has to be one of the best and most original crime thrillers that I have read.
• Exquisite and totally believable.
• Another stunning instalment in the fantastic Eddie Collins series.
• The Death of Jessica Ripley will haunt you for a long time to come.
• A suspenseful revenge thriller.
• Everything about this book is enthralling.
• The Death of Jessica Ripley starts at 100 mph and then speeds up!
• The action does not pause for a second and when you find yourself at the end of the book, it's quite a shock that you ended up there so quickly.
• The story around Jessica Ripley is desperately sad, brilliantly executed and full of compassion.
• It’s a book you wish you hadn’t read so you could read it afresh again.
• Whilst the story, and the plot, are great, the real star of this book is Eddie and the way Andrew Barrett continues to develop his character.
• I love books where I can tell that the author had great fun writing it.
• As usual with Andy Barrett's books, once you get into this, you lose the use of your legs, sitting in one place until you have finished it.
• Send the family out for the day, forget the chores, nothing should get in the way of this one.
• Pure brilliance and a Masterpiece.

Also available by Andrew Barrett:

The Third Rule - CSI Eddie Collins 1
Black by Rose - CSI Eddie Collins 2
Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins 3
Ledston Luck - CSI Eddie Collins 4
The Death of Jessica Ripley - CSI Eddie Collins 5
This Side of Death – CSI Eddie Collins 6

The Lift - An Eddie Collins Short Story
The Note - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Lock - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Crew – An Eddie Collins Novella

A Long Time Dead - Roger Conniston 1
Stealing Elgar - Roger Conniston 2
No More Tears - Roger Conniston 3

The End of Lies – a psychological thriller with teeth

Roger is about to pull the trigger. But then decides to forgive himself. Temporarily at least.

Acting so far outside the law that he’s as much a criminal as those he pursues, SOCO Roger Conniston chooses a name from a list of Hades’ gang members. That name is Jess.

A few miles away, a killer reads a name on his latest instruction. That name is Roger Conniston, and that killer is very good at his job. His name is Jess.

But taking retribution isn’t as straightforward as either man hoped. Someone else has his finger in the killing pie, and he wants them both dead.

When fighting a killer becomes a battle for revenge – this is No More Tears

If you like fast-paced crime thrillers with a forensic slant, raw emotions, and characters that reach out of the book and grab you by the throat, you’ll love Andrew Barrett’s Roger Conniston series. To experience Roger's battle against top criminals, buy No More Tears today.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT No More Tears:
~ Dark and relentless, a thrilling climax to the series.
~ You get so involved with the characters that you find yourself shouting at them sometimes.
~ I have just finished reading this clever emotional rollercoaster, and I'm shattered!
~ Andrew Barrett is a master at his craft and I can't wait to download his next book.
~ There's dark humour here and a deep understanding of human nature.
~ The writing is powerful, the dialogue gritty and uncompromising.
~ I so enjoyed the three books in the series. Shame there aren't any more to read. Got to know the people so well.

More from Andrew Barrett:
The Third Rule - CSI Eddie Collins 1
Black by Rose - CSI Eddie Collins 2
Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins 3
Ledston Luck - CSI Eddie Collins 4
The Death of Jessica Ripley - CSI Eddie Collins 5

The Lift - An Eddie Collins Short Story
The Note - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Lock - An Eddie Collins Novella

A Long Time Dead - Roger Conniston 1
Stealing Elgar - Roger Conniston 2
No More Tears - Roger Conniston 3

The End of Lies - a psychological thriller

Thrillers Written by a CSI

“Sometimes our prayers are not only ignored, but you can hear someone laughing in the background.”

It’s his last shift of the week, but CSI Eddie Collins is examining the scene of an armed robbery at a Post Office. Everything is going well until he finds one startling piece of evidence that turns him into a target.

Nelson is part of a professional gang of violent armed robbers who work their way around the country stealing large sums of cash. The gang arrives in Leeds, and Nelson decides to make changes to their successful formula. His plan is falling into place until he leaves behind a vital piece of evidence at their latest job.

DI Wilbourne is tasked by New Scotland Yard to pursue the gang, to collect and collate the evidence they leave behind. But there’s something strange about him, and it has nothing to do with his dress sense or his nasal hair.

Shannon is an observer, out with Eddie at a Post Office robbery. She’s about to discover that making the wrong decision can be fatal.

This is one job where Eddie regrets having a keen eye.

What people are saying about The Crew

“The Crew - a snapshot of the criminal underclass.”

Michael Wood, best-selling author of the DCI Matilda Darke series

~ I stayed up until 4:00 in the morning reading this because I could not stop.

~ Do yourself a favour and discover why The Crew is a definite "must read."

~ Brilliant and well-crafted as ever.

~ This book has it all, pace, characters, plot and humour. It’s a gem.

~ As usual I thought I knew the ending that was coming along. As usual I was wrong!

~ If you could represent “attitude” by a “thing”, his would be Colombo's old raincoat.

~ I feel like it’s Christmas every time I receive a book from this author. What a treat!

~ If you have not read Barrett’s Eddie Collins series, you will be hooked after reading this short story. If you are already a fan, you will not be disappointed.

~ Another great Eddie Collins story by Andrew Barrett! I can always expect a laugh, an excellent twist and sometimes a cry. I love his stories.

~ I really enjoyed Andy Barrett’s latest fast paced novella, as it drew me in from the very first sentence when Eddie hinted things were not going to be easy.

~ There’s quite a sting in the tail to this book; it’s all about facing the consequences of any decision we make.

~ A very clever read incorporating many CSI procedures with a great story.

~ Andrew skilfully intertwines Eddie, his work, and an attention-grabbing story! A must read.

Also available by Andrew Barrett:

The Third Rule - CSI Eddie Collins 1

Black by Rose - CSI Eddie Collins 2

Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins 3

Ledston Luck - CSI Eddie Collins 4

The Death of Jessica Ripley - CSI Eddie Collins 5

This Side of Death – CSI Eddie Collins 6

The Lift - An Eddie Collins Short Story

The Note - An Eddie Collins Novella

The Lock - An Eddie Collins Novella

The Crew – An Eddie Collins Novella

A Long Time Dead - Roger Conniston 1

Stealing Elgar - Roger Conniston 2

No More Tears - Roger Conniston 3

The End of Lie

No one can question Roger’s loyalty. Except those he won’t give it to.

Scenes of Crime Officer, Roger Conniston, ventures out alone to find his wife. He doesn’t trust the police anymore, and he certainly doesn’t trust the man who kidnapped her. His name is Hades and he’s a brutal killer. He’s also planning Britain’s largest robbery and he doesn’t mind erasing anyone who’d like to stop him.

Roger’s wife is surety that he will destroy evidence of Hades’ intentions. She doesn’t know it but she’s literally sitting on a bomb. Roger does know it and is furious. But will his fury get him there in time?

Stealing Elgar is rough ride through hell with nothing going right for anyone, especially Roger.

The lies behind the librarian, the gang boss, and two-million quid.

My name is Becky. I arrived home to find my husband, Chris, stabbed to death and a gang of men ransacking our house.

Turns out that Chris had something that belonged to them. And if I want to stay alive, I have to find it and return it. They’ve given me seven days. And a beating.

There is nowhere to hide and no time left to look. So I will stand my ground as the deadline approaches. All I have is a head full of lies and a very bad plan.

This is my story.

If you like fast-paced psychological thrillers that grab you by the throat, you’ll love Andrew Barrett’s The End of Lies.

What's Becky really up against? And what happens at the end of the seven days?

To find out what's inside Becky's head, buy The End of Lies now.

What people say about The End of Lies

• One of my top reads of the year. Truly stunning.
• Exceptional, the best crime thriller I have read this year – possibly ever!
• This is a fast-paced story that doesn't leave room for the reader to think, let alone breathe!
• If you're a fan of thrillers, this is one you have to read now.
• The plot is tight and well executed. Characterisation is also top notch as expected from this author.
• It's a dark, gritty, enthralling, nail biting, spine tingling Psychological Thriller that you really won't be able to Put Down!!!
• An addictive psychological thriller that keeps you guessing to the end.
• The book starts with a bang and keeps up the momentum.
• This is one of the top 10 books I’ve read this year and I’d recommend it to crime lovers, and noir enthusiasts.
• Wow! A must for thrill seekers and adrenalin junkies!
• There are very few authors who can grip you straight away, Andrew Barrett is one of them.
• There is lots of action in this book and if you start it you won’t want to put it down. Be warned!

Also available by Andrew Barrett:

The Pain of Strangers - CSI Eddie Collins 1
Black by Rose - CSI Eddie Collins 2
Sword of Damocles - CSI Eddie Collins 3
Ledston Luck - CSI Eddie Collins 4
The Death of Jessica Ripley - CSI Eddie Collins 5
This Side of Death - CSI Eddie Collins 6
The Lift - An Eddie Collins Short Story
The Note - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Lock - An Eddie Collins Novella
The Crew - An Eddie Collins Novella

A Long Time Dead - Roger Conniston 1
Stealing Elgar - Roger Conniston 2
No More Tears - Roger Conniston 3