DS Nikita “Nikki” Parekh is the lead detective in Liz Mistry’s second Bradford crime series. A single mother of three with mixed Indian and white heritage, Nikki balances the demands of her chaotic family life with the pressure of investigating violent crimes. Her sister and nephew add to the domestic chaos, but Nikki never lets her personal life slow her down on the job.
Nikki is direct, sharp, and refuses to back down. Across six novels starting with Last Request (2019), she takes on cases that test her professionally and personally, with threats that cut closer to home as the series progresses. Mistry writes her as a detective who earns respect through results, not politics, and whose personal vulnerabilities make her a more compelling character.
Reading Order
See the complete DS Nikita Parekh reading order for all books in the series.