Simon McCleave

Simon McCleave is an accomplished English author, best known for his DI Ruth Hunter crime thriller series. His writing has garnered significant attention, particularly since the release of his debut novel, The Snowdonia Killings, in 2020. This series showcases McCleave's ability to create suspenseful and engaging narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Born in South London, McCleave's early career was in television, where he worked as a Script Editor with BBC and Channel 4. His time in television allowed him to hone his storytelling skills and develop a keen eye for detail, which would later serve him well in his career as an author. After working in television, McCleave made the transition to become a Story Analyst in Los Angeles, further expanding his knowledge and experience in the world of storytelling.

Throughout his career, McCleave has demonstrated his talent as a scriptwriter, with works such as Murder In Suburbia and Silent Witness series. He also earned recognition for his Out of the Game film with Channel 4. Currently, McCleave resides in North Wales with his wife and their two children, where he continues to write and create captivating crime thrillers. His work is a testament to his passion for storytelling and his commitment to creating engaging and suspenseful narratives.
Anglesey Books
# Title Year
1 The Dark Tide 2022
2 In Too Deep 2023
3 Blood on the Shore 2023
4 The Drowning Isle 2024
5 Dead in the Water 2024
DI Ruth Hunter Books
# Title Year
1 The Snowdonia Killings 2019
2 The Harlech Beach Killings 2020
3 The Dee Valley Killings 2020
4 The Devil's Cliff Killings 2020
5 The Berwyn River Killings 2020
6 The White Forest Killings 2020
7 The Solace Farm Killings 2020
8 The Menai Bridge Killings 2021
9 The Conway Harbour Killings 2021
10 The River Seine Killings 2021
11 The Lake Vyrnwy Killings 2022
12 The Chirk Castle Killings 2022
13 The Portmeirion Killings 2022
14 The Llandudno Pier Killings 2023
15 The Denbigh Asylum Killings 2023
16 The Wrexham Killings 2023
17 The Colwyn Bay Killings 2023
18 The Chester Killings 2024
19 The Llangollen Killings 2024
20 The Wirral Killings 2024
21 The Abersoch Killings 2025
22 The Bala Lake Killings 2025
DC Ruth Hunter Murder File Books
# Title Year
1 Diary of a War Crime 2021
2 The Razor Gang Murder 2021
3 An Imitation of Darkness 2021
4 London, SE15 2021
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Last Night at Villa Lucia 2024
2 Five Days in Provence 2025
Frank Marshal Books
# Title Year
1 Marshal of Snowdonia 2025
2 False Witness 2025
3 Deadly Care 2025
4 Fatal Love 2025