Books

DS Coupland Salford Detective Series in order:

Fragile Cord  

A Place of Safety

One Bad Turn      

Absent                            

Flesh and Blood              

Sticks and Stones            

When Darkness Falls

There’s now a DS Coupland box set! Books 1-3 are available to download in one go. Perfect for those who like binge reading their crime fiction…

Have you tried my gritty Scottish Crime Series?

My Edinburgh series is a no holds barred roller-coaster ride through some of the city’s darkest streets, challenging your perception of good vs evil forever…

Truth Lies Waiting                                 Book 1

The Silence Before The Scream            Book 2

THE SILENCE BEFORE THE SCREAM

When the daughter of Edinburgh’s most powerful crime lord is kidnapped all hell breaks loose in the city. Determined to find her without the hindrance of the police Gus McEwan summons his most reliable men to track her down. Davy Johnson, still reeling from witnessing an horrific suicide is in no position to refuse.

As the violence escalates but no ransom note emerges Davy must convince Edinburgh’s most fearsome gangsters that this isn’t about money or power, but something far more primitive.

What readers are saying about THE SILENCE BEFORE THE SCREAM

‘A rollercoaster ride through Edinburgh’s colourful underbelly’.
‘A brilliant read, highly recommended.’
‘I read The Silence Before The Scream rapidly, and the second half in one session. That’s how gripping it was.’
‘Just as good if not better than the first book in the Davy Johnson series, love this author, love the direction she takes, simply brilliant’

TRUTH LIES WAITING 

Introducing Scottish anti-hero Davy Johnson as he takes on the Edinburgh establishment to clear his name.

Davy Johnson is a young man from an Edinburgh estate with a target on his back.  After a spell in prison he is trying to make a life for himself but one cop won’t leave him alone, following him around and carting him off the station just for the fun of it.

The harassment turns sinister when Davy witnesses his nemesis overstep the mark with a local junkie – and makes the mistake of telling him he’s been seen. What happens next sees Davy framed for a string of murders with no one to help him but the cronies he promised he’d turn his back on when he got out of jail – but what will they want in return?

With the help of an ex con and a local cabbie Davy goes on the run to prove his innocence but as the body count rises he discovers a connection between what’s happening now and an incident involving his father many years before.

Will Davy be able to work out the truth from the lie in time to save the killer’s next victim?

‘The way the story unfolds is riveting…would definitely recommend this book.’

‘Hooked from page 1!’

‘Love it! Action packed story…the reason for a few nightmares.’

‘Would definitely recommend, in fact already have.’

‘Gripping storyline.’

What readers are saying about A PLACE OF SAFETY:

‘Excellent…I didn’t want it to end.’

‘I rate Emma Salisbury as one of my new favourite authors to go to on my kindle bookshelf alongside my old favourites like Michael Connelly and Ian Rankin.’

‘Gripping.’

‘Thoroughly enjoyable sequel that sees the return of DS Coupland and Co.’

Praise for FRAGILE CORD:

‘This book is tautly written, well paced with a strong sense of pace.  Could be the start of a smart series.’

‘Author Emma Salisbury slaps you with a surprise right from the get-go and keeps you riveted trying to figure out “why, why, why?” Never during the basic story does she drop you little hints. Not one time. Why does a seemingly normal, happy family get torn asunder?… I was extremely impressed and will not forget Fragile Cord for some time.’

‘I read it in one sitting…I loved it’

‘Kept reading until the night turned into day. This book…hits you full on’

‘A police procedural done right.’

‘Keeps you guessing.’