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Liz Mistry

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Born

West Calder, The United Kingdom

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Crime, Fiction, Thriller

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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 gritty 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 MA in Creative Writing from Leeds Trinit ...more

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Average rating: 4.35 · 11,402 ratings · 1,555 reviews · 25 distinct works • Similar authors

	Unquiet Souls (DI Gus McGuire, #1) 4.39 avg rating — 1,398 ratings — published 2016 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Broken Silence (DS Nikki Parekh, #2) 4.42 avg rating — 1,214 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Last Request (DS Nikki Parekh, #1) 4.06 avg rating — 1,310 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Uncoiled Lies (DI Gus McGuire, #2) 4.47 avg rating — 909 ratings — published 2019 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dark Memories (DS Nikki Parekh, #3) 4.40 avg rating — 720 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Untainted Blood (DI Gus McGuire, #3) 4.42 avg rating — 629 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unspoken Truths: Intrigue. Espionage. Murder (D.I. Gus McGuire #5) 4.58 avg rating — 554 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Uncommon Cruelty (DI Gus McGuire, #4) 4.63 avg rating — 518 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Blood Promise (Solanki & McQueen, #1) 4.18 avg rating — 491 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blood Games (DS Nikki Parekh, #4) 4.46 avg rating — 454 ratings — published 2022 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Monsters, Bogeymen & Me at The Silsden BIG READ

It is always a joy to talk to readers about my books and crime fiction and so forth, so I was absolutely delighted to be asked to do a presentation about my writing and then meet with reading groups to talk about The Blood Promise. Sponsored by Bradford 2025 and supported by Bradford Libraries, Silsden Book group organized a vibrant and friendly event that brought together book groups from all ove

Series by Liz Mistry

DI Gus McGuire (8 books)
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Liz Mistry rated a book really liked it Duty of Care (A Constable Tyler Neish Novella) by J.D. Kirk	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
As always Tyler Neish is a joy to be with. Full of honesty, laughs and just Tyler being Tyler this book filled me with joy!
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Liz Mistry rated a book really liked it Trapped (City Streets Mysteries #3) by D.E. Beckler	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Well-written, enjoyable PI novel with an unusual slant. I'll definitely read more in this series. This book captures Manchester perfectly and gives an authentic take on homelessness through the lens of a homeless main character. ...more
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Liz Mistry rated a book really liked it Dead Men Don't Pay (Walsh & Cribbs 60s Crime Series Book 1) by Ben Bruce (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a great multi layered novel set in 1960s London with complex characters. This book explores the racism of this time in a sensitive way and with attention to detail of the time. Highly recommended!
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Thoroughly enjoyable conspiracy novel with relatable characters and a compelling storyline. I read it quickly and look forward to more.
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Absolutely loved the layers and emotional complexity of this book. Kept me guessing from the start. Beautifully crafted characters that really resonated with me Plus, who doesn't love a good serial killer novel? ...more
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Liz Mistry rated a book really liked it Mother Missing: Don’t miss this nail-biting psychological suspense thriller in 2026! (The Cate Austin Casefiles) by Ruth Dugdall (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Bang up-to-date, multifaceted thriller focussing on environmental activism, abuse of power & misogyny in the armed forces and how the probation services operate. Very topical right now. A complex investigation featuring probation officer Cate Austin ...more
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Liz Mistry rated a book really liked it How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside: An Alternative Guide to Writing and Enjoying Poetry by Brian Bilston	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Having recently turned my hand at the odd poem (I even took a class) I think this was an easy to understand, encouraging take on who should write poetry (anybody with an idea) and why (because it's good for the soul) I found it informative and I appr ...more
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“That part of her life she kept locked up in a dark closet at the back of her mind and, the truth was, she didn't want to ever have to open it up.”
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“That part of her life she kept locked up in a dark closet at the back of her mind and, the truth was, she didn't want to ever have to open it up.”
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