About the Author: L.J. Ross
L.J. Ross, born as Louise Ross, is a much-admired author of crime thriller/romantic suspense novels. Raised in the beautiful county of Northumberland, she later pursued illustrious academic accomplishments at King’s College London. Upon completing her Graduate Law degree, she continued her studies in the artistic cities of Paris and Florence.
Initially, Louise embarked on a legal career in the bustling city of London. However, she ultimately found her true calling stirring within her. Finding inspiration after the birth of her son, she penned her very first book, ‘Holy Island’. Such was the overwhelming success of this novel, that Louise decided to dedicate herself to writing full-time.
L.J. Ross’s Unique Writing Style
Ever in her quest for authentic storytelling, L.J. Ross breathes life into her narratives by incorporating experiences from her personal and professional life. With her unique writing style, she artfully blends crime thrillers with romantic suspense, resulting in a gripping and emotive reading experience.
Books in Order: The DCI Ryan Series by L.J. Ross
It was in 2015 that L.J. Ross had her first major breakthrough as a published novelist when her first book, Holy Island, hit the shelves. This formed the foundation for the much-loved DCI Ryan series. Here’s a look at L.J. Ross’s books in order as they were originally released:
Publication Order of DCI Ryan Books
| Holy Island | (2015) |    |
| Sycamore Gap | (2015) | |
| Heavenfield | (2016) | |
| Angel | (2016) | |
| High Force | (2017) | |
| Cragside | (2017) | |
| Dark Skies | (2017) | |
| Seven Bridges | (2018) | |
| The Hermitage | (2018) | |
| Longstone | (2018) | |
| The Infirmary | (2019) | |
| The Moor | (2019) | |
| Penshaw | (2019) | |
| Borderlands | (2019) | |
| Ryan’s Christmas | (2019) | |
| The Shrine | (2020) | |
| Cuthbert’s Way | (2020) | |
| The Rock | (2021) | |
| Bamburgh | (2022) | |
| Lady’s Well | (2023) | |
| Chronologically, The Infirmary is a prequel to the series although the author advises that you read in publication order. | ||