A DI Meg Dalton thriller - The Devil’s Dice (A DI Meg Dalton thriller, Book 1): First edition
Shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger Award
The Times Crime Book of the Month, April 2018
‘A fascinating debut’ The Sunday Times
‘A touch of Agatha Christie, a dash of Ann Cleeves’s Vera and a suitably moody setting in the Peaks…bring a formidable newcomer to British crime writing.’ Daily Mail
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A SHOCKING DEATH
A lawyer is found dead in a Peak District cave, his face ribboned with scratches.
A SINISTER MESSAGE
Amidst rumours of a local curse, DI Meg Dalton is convinced this is cold-blooded murder. There’s just one catch – chiselled into the cave wall above the body is an image of the grim reaper and the dead man’s initials, and it’s been there for over a century.
A DEADLY GAME
As Meg battles to solve the increasingly disturbing case, it’s clear someone knows her secrets. The murderer is playing games with Meg – and the dice are loaded…
A white-knuckle crime debut introducing DI Meg Dalton, perfect for fans of Broadchurch and Happy Valley.
'The Devil’s Dice is a terrific debut by Roz Watkins; it teems with shivery atmosphere and introduces a cop quietly different from most of the women detectives in British crime fiction today.' The Times Crime Book of the Month. -
”'An impressive debut… A touch of Agatha Christie, a dash of Ann Cleeves’s Vera and a suitably moody setting in the Peaks…bring a formidable newcomer to British crime writing.” - Daily Mail
'A fascinating debut… Watkins brilliantly balances superstition and scepticism in this clever first novel.' Sunday Times -
”'The setting is dramatic, the characters are convincing and the motive for murder, when eventually uncovered, is interesting… A smart enjoyable debut.” - The Literary Review
”'Gripping… This week’s hot read” - Woman Magazine
”'Clever and compelling…fans of Broadchurch and Happy Valley will enjoy this gripping thriller” - Candis Magazine
”'A fabulous book. I can’t wait to meet DI Meg Dalton again” - B A Paris
”'An outstanding debut. The Devil’s Dice had me gripped from the start” - Stephen Booth
”'Twisty, creepy, funny, and you may shed a tear too. More DI Meg Dalton please!” - Caz Frear
”'A fascinating debut with a deliciously old school mystery at its heart. I can’t wait to see what Watkins does next!” - Angela Clarke
”'A pacy, twisty read that had me on the edge of my seat…what a brilliant debut!” - KL Slater
”'Exceptional debut.” - Amanda Robson
”'A humdinger of a debut - whip-smart and with a protagonist you’re guaranteed to want to get behind” - Mel McGrath
”'A smart, intelligent police procedural and a well-crafted mystery set against a beautiful backdrop. Compelling reading.” - Jane Isaac
”'The plot instantly seizes the reader… A great start to a new series.” - Vaseem Khan