Ely North is the bestselling author of the DCI Finnegan Yorkshire Crime Thriller series—gritty, gripping, contemporary British police procedurals set against the haunting beauty of Whitby, the North York Moors, surrounding coastal villages, and the majestic Yorkshire Dales.
Leading the charge is DCI Frank Finnegan—a sharp-witted, old-school detective with Irish-Welsh roots and a Yorkshire tongue. With his dry humour and “never back down” attitude, Finnegan is a fan favourite: “a good policeman and a great character.” He’s flanked by DS Zac Stoker, known for his blunt honesty and dogged loyalty, and DI Prisha Kumar, a smart, modern counterbalance to Finnegan’s old-fashioned methods. Their camaraderie—and the occasional clash—gives the series heart as well as edge.
Since its 2022 debut, Ely North’s series has captivated readers worldwide, earning over 27 million Kindle Unlimited page reads, with Black Nab alone topping 3.8 million.
North’s storytelling blends “twists and turns that keep you guessing” with authentic characters and a strong sense of place.
One reviewer called it “as addictive as anything by Ann Cleeves,” while another said, “Ely North is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.” Perfect for fans of Dervla McTiernan, Peter Robinson, and Joy Ellis.
Ely North’s novels offer crime fiction with atmosphere, dark secrets, and the occasional laugh in the face of murder.
The DCI Finnegan series is set to continue for many more books to come.
Ely North is the bestselling author of the DCI Finnegan Yorkshire Crime Thriller series—gritty, gripping, contemporary British police procedurals set against the haunting beauty of Whitby, the North York Moors, surrounding coastal villages, and the majestic Yorkshire Dales.
Leading the charge is DCI Frank Finnegan—a sharp-witted, old-school detective with Irish-Welsh roots and a Yorkshire tongue. With his dry humour and “never back down” attitude, Finnegan is a fan favourite: “a good policeman and a great character.” He’s flanked by DS Zac Stoker, known for his blunt honesty and dogged loyalty, and DI Prisha Kumar, a smart, modern counterbalance to Finnegan’s old-fashioned methods. Their camaraderie—and the occasional clash—gives the series heart as well as edge.
Since its 2022 debut, Ely North’s series has captivated readers worldwide, earning over 27 million Kindle Unlimited page reads, with Black Nab alone topping 3.8 million.
North’s storytelling blends “twists and turns that keep you guessing” with authentic characters and a strong sense of place.
One reviewer called it “as addictive as anything by Ann Cleeves,” while another said, “Ely North is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.” Perfect for fans of Dervla McTiernan, Peter Robinson, and Joy Ellis.
Ely North’s novels offer crime fiction with atmosphere, dark secrets, and the occasional laugh in the face of murder.
The DCI Finnegan series is set to continue for many more books to come.
People can't simply vanish into thin air… can they?
A missing hiker. A covert drugs operation. A ticking clock. And one seriously pissed off Detective Chief Inspector... who goes by the name of, Frank Finnegan.
When an elderly hiker fails to return home, DCI Finnegan assigns the task to his brightest officer. What initially turns out to be a missing...
I’m sometimes asked by people (as opposed to animals, plants, or house bricks) what my writing routine is like. So, today I thought I’d share it with you. PART 1, at least.
Now, bear in mind, this is an average week. I do sometimes have a holiday, get ill, or suffer from a hangover, all of which can interrupt my flow.
Monday to Friday (and quite often, Saturday and Sunday)
It’s a job—that’s the first thing I have to say. It’s not a hobby or a pastime, or a fad. This is my...
Each day before I hammer at the keyboard making things up, I spend fifteen minutes catching up on the news.
I restrict it to fifteen minutes — any longer, and I end up depressed and anxious for the rest of the day. Amidst the usual mayhem, war, death, destruction, and economic woe, I look out for stories that are a little different.
The other day, I stumbled across a gem: apparently, I’ve been eating McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives wrong all my life....
They say travel broadens the mind, but it also narrows the wallet.
After nearly three months overseas, my wallet resembled a slice of desiccated pastrami. Before I left on my trip, my wife (who had preceded me by a month) issued strict instructions for me to purchase a pair of anti-embolism stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, while flying. These are designed to stop the blood from pooling in your feet. I always thought that was the heart's job, but what do I know?
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