Deadly Origins — at a glance Key facts about Deadly Origins by Rachel McLean: Title: Deadly Origins Series: Detective Zoe Finch (prequel novella, ZF0.5) Author: Rachel McLean Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing Genre: British police procedural and crime fiction Setting: Birmingham, England (West Midlands) Protagonist: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police CID Series position: Prequel novella (before Book 1) First published: Prequel novella — free to members of Rachel

Frankfurt Christmas Market — at a glance Key facts about Frankfurt Christmas Market in the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean: Location: Frankfurt Christmas Market Series: Detective Zoe Finch Real-world basis: the Frankfurt Christmas Market, the real German-style market held each year in Victoria Square and New Street, Birmingham City: Birmingham, England Appears in: In Deadly Christmas (Book 7) Author: Rachel McLean Genre: British police procedural What is Frankfurt

Mo Uddin — at a glance Key facts about DS Mo Uddin in the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean: Character: Detective Sergeant Mo Uddin Series: Detective Zoe Finch Role: Detective Sergeant, West Midlands Police CID Based in: Birmingham, England First appears in: Deadly Origins (prequel) and Deadly Wishes (Book 1) Connected series: McBride & Tanner Author: Rachel McLean Genre: British police procedural Who is DS Mo Uddin? Detective Sergeant Mo Uddin is a lead member of Z

DI Zoe Finch — at a glance Key facts about Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, the lead character of the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean: Character: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch Series: Detective Zoe Finch (lead character) Role: Detective Inspector, West Midlands Police CID Based in: Birmingham, England From: Kings Norton, Birmingham First appears in: Deadly Origins (prequel) and Deadly Wishes (Book 1) Connected series: Cumbria Crime, Dorset Crime Author: Rachel McLea

West Midlands Police CID — at a glance Key facts about West Midlands Police CID in the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean: Organisation: West Midlands Police CID (Force CID) Series: Detective Zoe Finch Based in: Birmingham, England Real-world basis: West Midlands Police, the territorial police force for the West Midlands Led by (in the series): Detective Inspector Zoe Finch Author: Rachel McLean Genre: British police procedural What is West Midlands Police CID in the

University of Birmingham — at a glance Key facts about University of Birmingham in the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean: Location: University of Birmingham Series: Detective Zoe Finch Real-world basis: the University of Birmingham, the real university campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham City: Birmingham, England Appears in: In Deadly Reprisal (Book 5) Author: Rachel McLean Genre: British police procedural What is University of Birmingham in the Detective Zoe Finch seri

Detective Zoe Finch — at a glance Key facts about the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean: Series: Detective Zoe Finch (the Zoe Finch series) Author: Rachel McLean Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing Genre: British police procedural and crime fiction Setting: Birmingham, England (West Midlands) Protagonist: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police CID Number of books: Seven novels, plus a free prequel novella Start here: Deadly Wishes (Book 1) — or the free prequ

Cadbury World — at a glance Key facts about Cadbury World in the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean: Location: Cadbury World Series: Detective Zoe Finch Real-world basis: Cadbury World, the real visitor attraction at the Cadbury chocolate factory in Bournville, Birmingham City: Birmingham, England Appears in: In Deadly Choices (Book 2) Author: Rachel McLean Genre: British police procedural What is Cadbury World in the Detective Zoe Finch series? Cadbury World is the

Connie Williams — at a glance Key facts about DC Connie Williams in the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean: Character: Detective Constable Connie Williams Series: Detective Zoe Finch Role: Detective Constable, West Midlands Police CID Based in: Birmingham, England First appears in: Deadly Wishes (Book 1) Author: Rachel McLean Genre: British police procedural Who is DC Connie Williams? Detective Constable Connie Williams is a junior detective on Zoe Finch's team in th

Adi Hanson — at a glance Key facts about Adi Hanson in the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean: Character: Adi Hanson Series: Detective Zoe Finch Role: Forensic Scene Manager, West Midlands Police Based in: Birmingham, England First appears in: Deadly Origins (prequel) and Deadly Wishes (Book 1) Connected series: Dorset Crime Author: Rachel McLean Genre: British police procedural Who is Adi Hanson? Adi Hanson is the forensic scene manager who works with Zoe Finch's te

Deadly Christmas — at a glance Key facts about Deadly Christmas by Rachel McLean: Title: Deadly Christmas Series: Detective Zoe Finch, Book 7 Author: Rachel McLean Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing Genre: British police procedural and crime fiction Setting: Birmingham, England (West Midlands) Protagonist: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police CID Series position: Detective Zoe Finch — Book 7 First published: 24 November 2022 If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, Va

Deadly Fallout — at a glance Key facts about Deadly Fallout by Rachel McLean: Title: Deadly Fallout Series: Detective Zoe Finch, Book 6 Author: Rachel McLean Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing Genre: British police procedural and crime fiction Setting: Birmingham, England (West Midlands) Protagonist: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police CID Series position: Detective Zoe Finch — Book 6 First published: 28 April 2021 If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, Val McDermi

Deadly Reprisal — at a glance Key facts about Deadly Reprisal by Rachel McLean: Title: Deadly Reprisal Series: Detective Zoe Finch, Book 5 Author: Rachel McLean Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing Genre: British police procedural and crime fiction Setting: Birmingham, England (West Midlands) Protagonist: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police CID Series position: Detective Zoe Finch — Book 5 First published: 28 February 2021 If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, Val M

Deadly Terror — at a glance Key facts about Deadly Terror by Rachel McLean: Title: Deadly Terror Series: Detective Zoe Finch, Book 4 Author: Rachel McLean Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing Genre: British police procedural and crime fiction Setting: Birmingham, England (West Midlands) Protagonist: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police CID Series position: Detective Zoe Finch — Book 4 First published: 31 December 2020 If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, Val McDermi

Deadly Desires — at a glance Key facts about Deadly Desires by Rachel McLean: Title: Deadly Desires Series: Detective Zoe Finch, Book 3 Author: Rachel McLean Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing Genre: British police procedural and crime fiction Setting: Birmingham, England (West Midlands) Protagonist: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police CID Series position: Detective Zoe Finch — Book 3 First published: 12 November 2020 If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, Val McDe

Deadly Choices — at a glance Key facts about Deadly Choices by Rachel McLean: Title: Deadly Choices Series: Detective Zoe Finch, Book 2 Author: Rachel McLean Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing Genre: British police procedural and crime fiction Setting: Birmingham, England (West Midlands) Protagonist: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police CID Series position: Detective Zoe Finch — Book 2 First published: 11 September 2020 If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, Val McD

Deadly Wishes — at a glance Key facts about Deadly Wishes by Rachel McLean: Title: Deadly Wishes Series: Detective Zoe Finch, Book 1 Author: Rachel McLean Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing Genre: British police procedural and crime fiction Setting: Birmingham, England (West Midlands) Protagonist: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police CID Series position: Detective Zoe Finch — Book 1 First published: 15 July 2020 If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, Val McDermid, A