‘Strikingly original’ - says award-winning author Jake Needham (Inspector Tay series)
‘Zoya is as gripping as it is charming. A great read’ - says best-selling author Oliver Harris (Detective Belsey series)

‘There's a new detective in town and don't let her height fool you, or her accent de jour. Spot on crime investigation and we need more Z!'
‘This book was amazing! This is my kind of thriller, it's fast and twisty. I love a good twist that shocks me, I didn't see it coming but oh wow I should have!’
‘Great suspense, intriguing action, murder, mystery…a great whodunnit and a few crazy twists!’
Real 5-star Reader Reviews

Tough. Unconventional. Unstoppable. Meet your new favourite detective—Zoya Zozulya.

Ukrainian homicide detective Zoya Zozulya has a reputation that swerves from pushing boundaries to outright insubordination. When she crosses the line one too many times, her superiors make her someone else’s problem, dispatching her to Interpol’s Manchester office.

Teamed with Professor Robin Rutherford, a reserved and meticulous English academic, Zoya is thrust into a sprawling investigation: Dutchmen are turning up dead in cities across Europe, the victims of a brutal gangland conspiracy. The body count rises, and so does the danger. Zoya’s unorthodox methods put her in the crosshairs of a killer with a personal vendetta, but she’s not about to back down.

Action-packed, thrilling, and full of twists, Zoya’s relentless pursuit of justice will keep readers on edge. She drinks vodka, lifts weights, and fights dirty—but beneath her tough exterior lies a detective who’s fiercely loyal and willing to do anything to protect her team. Whatever the cost.

Throughout, Zoya’s motto is simple: Provoke a reaction and deal with the consequences.

This time her life—and her heart—are on the line.

Coming April 3 2025: Operation Firefly by L. G. Wilder, a gripping and twist filled thriller of revenge, betrayal and corruption.