The DCI Ryan Mysteries:Holy Island is book five in the DCI Ryan Mysteries series written by LJ Ross. It is the story of Detective Chief Inspector Ryan, who is searching for answers in a case involving a cold-blooded killing on the holy island of Lindisfarne.
In the first chapter of Holy Island, DCI Ryan is called to the holy island of Lindisfarne after a body is found with a cross-shaped scar on its forehead. He soon discovers that this killing is connected to a secret kept hidden for centuries on the island. He is sent to the island by a local vicar to solve the crime.
Chapter two introduces the other characters in the story. There is Sandy, an archaeologist who is helping Ryan investigate the crime, and James Allman, a wealthy landowner who has been keeping the secret hidden for centuries.
In chapter three, Ryan starts piecing together the clues, but soon he realizes that the killer is one step ahead. With the help of Sandy, they discover that the killer is Jack, a resident of the island who is obsessed with the dark legend of St. Cuthbert.
Chapter four is a thrilling chapter where Ryan and Sandy are in pursuit of Jack. They are quickly running out of time and must find him before he strikes again. With a thrilling climax, we find out that Jack is behind the mysterious death on the Island and that he is also connected to the centuries-old secret.
Chapter five is full of revelations as Ryan and Sandy finally uncover the truth. It is revealed that the secret is about the ancient inhabitants of the island, a group known as the Druids, and their hidden knowledge of magical power. They have been protecting this knowledge for ages and in so doing, the island has become a magnet for strange and dangerous activities.
Chapter six is a nail-biting climax. In this chapter, Ryan and Sandy finally confront Jack and bring him to justice. The secret is revealed and the mystery of the Island is solved.
In the final chapter, DCI Ryan is able to bring the case to a close by bringing the killers to justice and finally revealing the secret of the Island. The story ends with a sense of resolution and relief, as justice and truth have finally been served.
The DCI Ryan Mysteries is a gripping mystery series, and Holy Island is certainly no exception. With its suspenseful twists and complex characters, this is a great read for all mystery lovers.
