DCI Paul Stark is the protagonist of Jim Eldridge’s crime thriller duology, a detective whose investigations lead him into the dangerous territory where policing overlaps with military and intelligence operations. His cases involve powerful institutions that actively obstruct his work, making each investigation a battle against both criminals and the establishment.
Stark brings determination and integrity to cases that most detectives would be pressured to drop. Across Assassins (2016) and Shadows of the Dead (2017), he proves willing to pursue the truth regardless of where it leads or who stands in his way.
Reading Order
See the complete DCI Paul Stark reading order for all books in the series.