Titles in This Set. The Body in the Marsh. The Body on the Shore. The Body in the Mist. The Body in the Snow. The Body Under the Bridge. The Body on the Island. Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Canelo. Series: DCI Craig Gillard. Book Count: 6 Books. Overview. This six-book paperback collection brings together the first six instalments of Nick Louth's acclaimed DCI Craig Gillard series, following a Surrey-based detective through a string of unsettling murder investigations across the Home Counties. Fast-paced, character-driven, and packed with procedural authenticity, these novels are perfect for readers who enjoy contemporary British crime fiction with real emotional stakes and clever plotting.. About the Books. The DCI Craig Gillard series opens with The Body in the Marsh, in which the disappearance of a criminologist's wife draws Gillard into a case tangled with hidden motives. The Body on the Shore follows the shocking murder of an architect at his desk, forcing Gillard to unpick a web of professional secrets. In The Body in the Mist, an unidentified hit-and-run victim on a remote Exmoor lane creates a tense dual narrative as Gillard is pulled away on family business. The Body in the Snow opens with a young detective witnessing a murder on her morning run, launching a gripping procedural thread. The Body Under the Bridge sees a routine disappearance connected to a musician spiral into a case that tests Gillard to his limits, while The Body on the Island uncovers a body marked with strange symbols on the Thames, with clues scarce and every witness holding something back. Across all six novels, Louth grounds each investigation in believable police procedure and richly drawn characters, forming a satisfying run through the earlier chapters of Gillard's career.. Six full-length DCI Craig Gillard crime thrillers in one paperback set. Ideal for binge-reading a fast-paced British police procedural series in order. Ground-level detail from an author with a journalistic background. Great gift for crime and mystery fiction fans, commuters, and book clubs. Strong character development across the series, suited to reading groups. Brand new paperback copies, ready to read straight away. About the Author. Nick Louth is a bestselling British thriller writer and former financial journalist, whose reporting background lends a sharp, research-driven authenticity to his crime fiction. Best known for the DCI Craig Gillard series, Louth has built a loyal readership among fans of contemporary British police procedurals, praised for tight plotting and believable investigative detail. He continues to expand the Gillard series alongside other standalone thrillers.. Why You'll Love This Collection. Six gripping, twist-filled mysteries in one set make this the perfect way to dive into a well-loved contemporary crime series, or to gift a dedicated thriller reader a satisfying run of page-turning investigations to enjoy back to back.. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, and the ISBN reflects the UK edition of this set.