Whispers in the Dark: 2 (DI Erika Piper)
By (Author) Chris McDonald
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperNorth
25th November 2025
31st July 2025
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction
Thriller: serial killers
Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Narrative theme: sense of place
823.92
Paperback
256
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 16mm
270g
WHO WILL HEED THE CALL WHEN DEATH COMES WHISPERING
Small time drug dealer, Marcus Stone and DCI Clive Burston had never met until one night in August. By the end of that night, both had been shot dead in a small bedroom in the heart of gang territory.
DI Erika Piper is called to the scene but is at a loss to explain what's happened. How did these two even meet, let alone end up dead in what appears to be a strange murder-suicide As Erika leads the investigation, another two bodies are found, killed in a similar fashion. One murder, one suicide. But who is controlling this macabre puppet show
As Erika delves deeper into the lives of the dead, the pieces begin to fit together and a number of nefarious characters crawl out of the woodwork one of whom is almost certainly pulling the strings.
A catastrophic event and a personal miracle threaten to derail the investigation. Erika must find the strength to continue, before the whispers catch up with her too
WHISPERS IN THE DARK is the second book in the DI ERIKA PIPER series.
A pacy murder mystery full of deceit, suspicion and revenge, Chris McDonalds debut is a highly entertaining tale with plenty of shocks along the way. TM Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday, 29 Seconds and Lies
DI Erika Piper is a compelling, hard-as-nails creation, trawling every dark Mancunian corner for the murderer of a movie-star and as the tension and stakes rack up, so do the bodies and surprises. A superb tale deftly told with a human touch and a real eye for detail, with a true just one more chapter moreishness Highly recommended." Rob Parker, author of The Ben Bracken Thrillers
An addictive, gripping read that pulls you in and has you hooked. Sarah Jones, Lost in the Land of Books blog
I have found my new series obsession. McDonald creates a strong, rounded lead in DI Erika Piper and I, for one, cannot wait to read the next. M.Sean Coleman, author of The Code and The Cuckoo Wood
"Dark, compelling and tightly plotted, McDonald has weaved a gripping tale of rage and justice that keeps his audience enthralled. Erika Piper is a complex yet relatable protagonist that every reader will be rooting for. Perfect for fans of Mo Hayder and Mark Billingham, and any reader who likes their crime novels tinged with a touch of evil." Natalie Chandler
Chris McDonald grew up in Northern Ireland before settling in Manchester via Lancaster and London. He is the author the Erika Piper series, the Stonebridge Mysteries and Little Ghost. Under the name Chris Frost, he has also penned the Kindle top 20 bestseller, The Killer's Christmas List. He is a script writer, husband, father to two beautiful girls and a regular voice on The Blood Brothers Podcast. He is a fan of 5-a-side football, heavy metal and dogs.