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SLAUGHTER OF INNOCENTS: A BRITISH CRIME THRILLER (DCI Garrick Book 1) (DCI Garrick Crime Thrillers) Kindle Edition

by M.G. Cole (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 2,557 ratings

MURDER IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND

DCI David Garrick's world is already spinning out of control. Haunted by his sister's brutal murder and plagued by terrifying visions, he's barely holding it together. But Kent's darkness won't wait for him to recover.

When mutilated bodies start appearing across the county's picturesque villages, Garrick and his fresh-faced team are thrust into a shadowy underworld of human trafficking. Each victim bears the killer's signature – grotesque souvenirs carved from their flesh. But as the body count rises and the victims' identities remain shrouded in mystery, a chilling possibility emerges: they might be hunting more than one monster.

From acclaimed screenwriter Andy Briggs, writing as MG Cole, comes a haunting debut thriller that peels back the pristine façade of Kent's idyllic countryside to reveal its rotting core. MURDER IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND is a masterclass in psychological suspense that will keep you guessing until the final, blood-soaked page.

Perfect for fans of Peter James and Ian Rankin, this is the first chapter in a series that will redefine British crime fiction.
Rachel McLean, Alex Smith, Ann Cleeves, and many more!

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“M.G. Cole is a brilliant new addition to the echelon of British crimewriters.”
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"Dark, grim, tense. A compelling new voice."
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    DCI Garrick Crime Thrillers
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DCI Garrick series

Enter the word of DCI Garrick in this thrilling new British Crime Series by MG Cole.

Set in the beautiful county of Kent - known as the Garden of England - DCI David Garrick uncovers some of the most horrific crimes, while finding himself pulled into a dark patch of his own family history. MG Cole creates a compelling, and different, crime detective – and his team – who we can all fall in love with.

MG Cole has written popular books under different names and genres. This is his first crime series.

ENJOY THE WHOLE THE DCI GARRICK SERIES

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SLAUGHTER OF INNOCENTS

DCI David Garrick is recovering from the tragic murder of his estranged sister – an event that happened halfway across the world…

Working for the Major Investigations Team in Kent, he is immediately drawn into a new case: a murdered illegal immigrant.

Working for the Major Investigations Team in Kent, he is immediately drawn into a new case: a murdered illegal immigrant.

And she’s not the first… Garrick uncovers the work of a serial killer. One with a passion for taking souvenirs off his victims. Tensions between the locals and the ‘unwelcome’ visitors are thinly concealed in the Garden of England’s quaint villages. But the resentment is there…

...only the identities of the victims are missing.

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MURDER IS SKIN DEEP

DCI Garrick’s new case takes a strange turn when the victim displays a unique characteristic - and a media storm is ignited.

Unwelcome intrusions threaten to sabotage the investigation and put Garrick and his team under the spotlight.

While coming to terms with his recent betrayal and deteriorating health, Garrick is now beginning to suspect somebody is playing games in this new case - and his sister’s murder…

…Or is he succumbing to the psychological pressures he has no control over?

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THE DEAD WILL TALK

A drowned woman… A stately home… A family secret…

DCI David Garrick makes a connection when there shouldn’t be one. In doing so he opens up a surprising chapter in his own life. A chapter he was unaware of.

Now the ghosts of his past are rushing to catch up with him as he gets caught up in a deadly game...

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DEAD MAN'S GAME

A gruesome discovery in DCI David Garrick’s home appears to be the ultimate endgame for a deranged serial killer he thought had died by his own hands.

But it’s not the end. It’s the beginning of terrifying new chapter in Garrick’s life, in which he stands to lose everything: his job, his love, his sanity. As the sins of his murdered sister begin to surface, Garrick finds himself on case he has no wish to be on: the kidnapping of a missing woman.

The clock is ticking as Garrick and his team unpick a set of clues to rescue the woman…

But with each turn, Garrick cannot escape the feeling that he’s being toyed with. That his actions are being guided by a puppet master playing a much larger game. He knows he must take control, change the rules, and discover if he really is playing a dead man’s game…

…Or is the real killer much closer to home?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08SVVBH5T
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tanglebox Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 4, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 9 ‏ : ‎ DCI Garrick Crime Thrillers
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 2,557 ratings

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MG Cole is the pen name of author and critically acclaimed screenwriter, Andy Briggs. Deciding to put an obvious wall between his Young Adult and action adventure work, Andy created MG Cole to explore his lifelong love of crime fiction, and he hopes you share his enjoyment and passion too.

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  • Brook Penick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Needs proofreading
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2025
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    I am on the 7th book in this series and have enjoyed them all, but the digital editions need some serious proofreading. There are so many incorrect words and punctuation that it becomes distracting. I can't speak to the printed books, but it's a shame that books this good are so poorly edited.
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  • KOBAM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Plot
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
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    M. G. Cole has written a book that is much more than many books. It is endlessly interesting. The subjects dealt with range from Romany traditions and racial heritage, the shocking art of binding books with human skin, Great Britain’s pervasive history of violent, abusive, hate filled racism, and the search for, recovery of, and tedious removal of the stone overlaying fossils.

    All of these helped form the framework of the investigation and resolution of the slaughter.

    The characterizations are concise but excellent. The plot is complex and creative. The interactions of the police men and women are fun in a manner that adds to the story rather than serving as a atmospheric sideline.

    I enjoyed it, read it in one sitting, and cannot wait to read the rest of the series.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021
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    Wow. This was a very interesting story so deep and feeling Did not even guess who was the killers Very sick people who were doing this to others Makes me sad to think about what people do for their sake and feeling they are right of mind when they are sick in their lives
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  • Virginia Weber
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good detective story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022
    Great characterizatjons. Carrick is totally believable as the lead detective in this story. Many twists & turns during the investigation!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2025
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    Such a great book. Based in folkestone, the area I am from. I could not put the book down. Every location I know well
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  • Paul mcdonald
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in Australia on January 21, 2024
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    I love a good crime book, especially one were your not convinced of the killers true identity until the end.
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  • rajesh s.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting Reading
    Reviewed in India on March 7, 2021
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    It's a great book. Slow to start off but once it gathers speed, it's impossible to put down. Edge of the seats suspense. Can't figure out 'who-dunnit' all the way till the end.
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  • Baba Teri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding novel!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2023
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    An amazing story, well developed characters, a totally unexpected ending - it all makes for a great read. I have found a new author to follow, and I plan to read every one of his books!
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  • Sylvia
    1.0 out of 5 stars Did not even finish reading.
    Reviewed in Italy on May 29, 2021
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    I hate being preached at.
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