Detective Luke Sackville thought he had left the darkest chapters of his career behind him when he stepped down as a DCI.

However, a personal tragedy still weighed heavily on his mind, making it impossible for him to escape the shadows of his past.

Taking on a low-pressure role with a private company seemed like the perfect antidote, but things quickly took a deadly turn when a woman accused of taking bribes vanished without a trace.

Hastily assembled into a team, Luke found himself facing a case that would push him to his limits.

• As an initial search for the missing woman escalates into a desperate hunt, Luke's team is faced with a gruesome discovery - one body, and the ominous threat of another person on the run.

• With every new lead, the stakes rise and the landscape of Bath and the surrounding Somerset countryside seems to grow increasingly treacherous.

• A relentless killer, always staying one step ahead of the law, seems to be toying with Luke and his team, forcing them to dig deeper into the complex web of motives and secrets.

In the midst of the chaos, Luke must navigate the fragile dynamics of his team and confront the dark memories that have haunted him for so long.

As the stakes reach a fever pitch, Taken to the Hills delivers a gripping mix of wit, razor-sharp dialogue, and unflinching realism.

It's the first installment in the Luke Sackville Crime Thriller series, and the perfect start for fans of gritty, thought-provoking crime fiction.

For those who enjoy the works of JD Kirk, TG Reid, LJ Ross, and Rhys Dylan, Luke Sackville and his team of rough-around-the-edges but dedicated misfits will be a welcome addition to the crime thriller family.