Connecting Trains

A detective recovering from trauma. A string of violent burglaries. A murder that shatters the calm of suburban Surrey.

DI Matthew Goodwin has returned to the UK after a harrowing case in Thailand. Still healing from physical and emotional wounds, he's assigned a low-pressure investigation to ease back in: a series of burglaries that have begun to turn violent.

But Surrey isn't as quiet as it seems. As Goodwin builds a new team and follows the trail, he uncovers manipulated witnesses, buried secrets and a chilling truth: someone is hiding a calculated murder-one that strikes at the heart of family life.

Connecting Trains is a gripping British crime thriller that blends psychological tension, procedural grit and a detective who refuses to look away. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Louise Penny and slow-burn mysteries with emotional depth.

If you enjoy layered investigations, flawed heroes, and crimes that hit close to home - this one's for you.

Helen Taylor is an Amazon Top 100 author, ranked Top 5 in Crime Thrillers.