They are waiting for death. He is waiting to kill them.

In May 2020, fourteen-year-old Andrew Golding went out for a walk following a row with his mum. He was never seen again.

Four years later, when the press discovers police errors in Andrew Golding's case, DI Ridpath is called in to investigate.

As Ridpath delves into the case, he slowly discovers something much bigger and far more brutal than he ever expected – a murderer from the past who threatens his career and the lives of those close to him. Can he unravel the secrets before the killer strikes again?

The latest tense and gripping DI Ridpath thriller set in Manchester. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Damien Boyd.

Praise for What the Dead Want

‘A riveting read with a finale that has your heart pounding. Yet again Mr Lee has written a book that is immensely thrilling and entertaining’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

‘Everything anyone could possibly want from a tension-filled thriller and then some! Ridpath is one of my favourite main protagonists… I’ve read some excellent books recently and this is right up there with the best of them’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

‘Another highly suspenseful and ultimately satisfying book in the DI Ridpath series. Highly, highly recommended’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

‘A fabulous twisty turny plot… Cannot wait for the next in this series!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

‘It was with a big sigh that I finished this book – I had tried so hard to make it last but the plot was so damn good I just had to know how it was all going to end… and what an ending it was!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

‘If you like twisty mysteries with imperfect British police protagonists, give this series a try. You won’t regret it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

‘This book had me hooked from the start with a shocking and edge-of-your-seat ending!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

‘Relentlessly brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review