Sally Rigby Books
Cavendish & Walker Series
The Night Shift – 2019
The Night Shift is a prequel novella in the Cavendish & Walker series. Detective Sergeant Whitney Walker, striving for promotion while balancing motherhood, investigates the abduction of a newborn from a local hospital. She collaborates with forensic psychologist Dr. Georgina Cavendish, marking the beginning of their partnership.
Deadly Games - 2019
In Deadly Games, DCI Whitney Walker and forensic psychologist Georgina Cavendish investigate the murder of a university professor. As they delve into the victim's dark past and academic rivalries, they uncover secrets, lies, and hidden motives. The duo must race against time to expose the killer before more lives are lost.
Fatal Justice - 2019
Fatal Justice is a gripping crime thriller following DCI Whitney Walker and forensic psychologist Georgina Cavendish. Together, they investigate the murder of a convicted killer recently released from prison. As secrets unravel, they confront corruption, danger, and personal challenges in their quest for justice.
Death Track - 2019
Sally Rigby's Death Track is a gripping crime thriller featuring DCI Whitney Walker and forensic psychologist Dr. Georgina Cavendish. When a jogger is found dead on train tracks, the duo unravels secrets, lies, and betrayal. With sharp twists and dark motives, the investigation tests their skills and resolve.
Lethal Secret – 2019
In Lethal Secret, detectives Cavendish and Walker investigate the brutal murder of a woman whose past holds dark, buried secrets. As the case unfolds, lies, betrayal, and revenge surface, leading them into dangerous territory. The gripping crime thriller reveals how deadly secrets can shatter lives.
Last Breath - 2020
Last Breath is a gripping crime thriller featuring detectives Cavendish and Walker. They investigate a brutal murder linked to a string of historical crimes. As the duo unravels dark secrets, they confront dangerous truths and race against time to stop a killer before more lives are lost.
Final Verdict - 2020
Final Verdict is a gripping crime thriller featuring Detective Chief Inspector Whitney Walker and forensic psychologist Georgina Cavendish. The duo investigates the brutal murder of a defense lawyer, uncovering a web of lies, betrayal, and hidden motives. As secrets unravel, their partnership is tested in pursuit of justice.
Ritual Demise - 2020
Ritual Demise is a gripping crime thriller that follows Detective Sergeant Cavendish as she investigates a series of ritualistic murders. With each victim found in a ceremonial setting, Cavendish must decode cryptic clues to uncover the killer's dark motives before more lives are lost.
Mortal Remains - 2020
In Mortal Remains, a serial arsonist terrorizes Lenchester, and DCI Whitney Walker teams up with forensic psychologist Dr. Georgina Cavendish to catch the culprit. Amidst the chaos, Whitney faces monumental changes within the police force.
Silent Graves - 2021
DCI Whitney Walker investigates the discovery of two teenage girls' bodies from 1980. With a new team and budget constraints, she enlists forensic psychologist Dr. Georgina Cavendish to uncover hidden truths spanning decades.
Kill Shot - 2021
In Kill Shot, DCI Whitney Walker investigates the murder of Lenchester's renowned snooker player, Ryan Armstrong. Assisted by forensic psychologist Dr. Georgina Cavendish, they uncover a web of jealousy, match-fixing, and illegal betting, leading to international ramifications.
Dark Secrets - 2021
DCI Whitney Walker and forensic psychologist Dr. Georgina Cavendish investigate the mysterious deaths of a family of five, found seated around their dining table with untouched meals. As they delve deeper, they uncover hidden secrets and face mounting pressure to solve one of their most perplexing cases.
Broken Screams - 2022
In Broken Screams, DCI Whitney Walker and forensic psychologist Dr. Georgina Cavendish investigate an attempted murder linked to unsolved sexual attacks. They discover all victims share a Leap Day birthday, including a female officer on Walker's team. As time runs out, they race to prevent another attack.
Death's Shadow - 2024
DCI Whitney Walker and forensic psychologist Dr. Georgina Cavendish investigate murders at a criminology conference after a professor's controversial theory on serial killers seemingly inspires real-life killings.
Cornwall Murder Mystery Series
The Lost Girls of Penzance - 2023
The Lost Girls of Penzance, DI Lauren Pengelly investigates two cases: 20-year-old bones found near a derelict cottage and the kidnapping of a young girl from a nursery. As more children disappear, Pengelly and her new sergeant, Matt Price, race to uncover the connection and find the missing girls.
The Hidden Graves of St Ives - 2024
Detective Lauren Pengelly investigates the disappearance of Freya Kempston in the Cornish town of St Ives. As more women vanish, Pengelly uncovers hidden connections among them, leading to a race against time to stop a serial predator.
Murder at Land's End - 2024
In Murder at Land's End, Detective Inspector Lauren Pengelly investigates the death of Sophie Yates, a young woman found at the base of cliffs in Land's End, Cornwall. As Pengelly delves into the case, she uncovers secrets within the local fishing community, revealing motives that extend beyond mere misogyny.
The Camborne Killings - 2024
Detectives Lauren Pengelly and Matt Price investigate murders of former police officers in Cornwall. Each crime scene features a note referencing the "Ten Green Bottles" nursery rhyme, indicating a serial killer targeting ex-officers. As they delve deeper, they uncover long-buried secrets and corruption within the force.
Death at Porthcurno Cove - 2025
In Death at Porthcurno Cove, Detective Lauren Pengelly investigates the deaths of engaged university students Jasmine and Finley, found on a Cornish beach in an apparent double suicide. Uncovering secrets like Finley's gambling addiction and Jasmine's unwanted admirer, she suspects foul play.
Detective Sebastian Clifford Series
Web of Lies - 2021
Web of Lies follows Detective Sebastian Clifford as he investigates the murder of a reclusive author. As Clifford delves into the victim’s life, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden motives. With mounting pressure, Clifford must unravel the lies to catch the killer.
Speak No Evil - 2021
Speak No Evil follows Detective Sebastian Clifford as he investigates the chilling murder of a local therapist. The case unravels secrets, lies, and betrayal in the victim's personal and professional life. As Clifford delves deeper, he confronts his own demons while racing against time to catch the killer.
Never Too Late - 2022
Detective Sebastian Clifford investigates the suspicious death of a reclusive millionaire. As secrets unravel, Clifford discovers ties to betrayal, greed, and a decades-old crime. With sharp instincts and determination, he navigates twists and lies to uncover the truth in this gripping crime thriller.
Hidden From Sight - 2023
In Hidden From Sight, Detective Sebastian Clifford reluctantly aids his ex-girlfriend in finding her missing fiancé and stolen art. With partner Birdie, he navigates London's underworld, uncovering lies and facing old enemies, racing to recover the art and save lives.
Fear the Truth - 2023
In Fear the Truth, private investigator Sebastian Clifford and his partner, Birdie, assist a children's TV star facing blackmail over her hidden past. As they delve deeper, they uncover dangerous secrets that could lead to murder. Their mission: identify the blackmailer to protect the star's reputation and life.
Wake the Past - 2024
In Wake the Past, Clifford and his partner, Birdie, are hired by Lady Angelica Charing to find the son she secretly gave up at sixteen. This son is the last hope for a life-saving kidney transplant for his dying half-brother. Operating discreetly to protect the Charing family's reputation, they uncover long-hidden truths in a race against time.
Question of Guilt - 2025
In Question of Guilt, the seventh book in Sally Rigby's Detective Sebastian Clifford series, Jacinda Gillies seeks Clifford's help to uncover the truth behind her mother's murder, fearing the killer may strike again.
Standalone Novels
Remember Me? – 2021
Paul Henderson's seemingly perfect life unravels when his ex-fiancée Nicole, whom he thought he killed, reappears. As secrets resurface, Paul must confront his past and the truth about that fateful night.
I Will Find You - 2022
Three sisters, Ashleigh, Jessica, and Grace, each harbor dark secrets. When Ashleigh goes missing, Jessica and Grace must confront their pasts and unravel the lies that bind them to find her before it's too late.
The Ex-Wife – 2023
The Ex Wife by Sally Rigby and Amanda Ashby is a psychological thriller where Alice's life unravels as her ex-husband, Mark, plans to marry Norah. When Norah is found dead, suspicion falls on Alice, leading to a gripping tale of secrets, jealousy, and the quest for truth.
The Stepmother - 2023
In The Stepmother by Sally Rigby and Amanda Ashby, paramedic Libby Curtis discovers a missing teenager linked to her stepson, Sam. As she uncovers disturbing secrets, Libby must protect her family while confronting hidden dangers that threaten to unravel their lives.