Wes Markin

Wes Markin is a bestselling British crime writer known for dark, fast-paced thrillers set in the English countryside. He lives in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, and has created multiple popular detective series including the DCI Yorke novels set in Salisbury, the Jake Pettman series set in New England, and the Yorkshire Murders featuring DCI Emma Gardner. The Yorkshire Murders series follows the pragmatic Detective Chief Inspector Emma Gardner as she tackles complex criminal cases across North Yorkshire. The Black Rock Killings continues the series, combining the atmospheric Yorkshire setting with Markin's trademark twisting plots and relentless pacing. His earlier DCI Yorke series established him as a writer who refuses to pull punches, delivering crime fiction that is both gripping and emotionally resonant. Markin's writing captures the tension between the beauty of the English landscape and the darkness that can lurk within seemingly peaceful communities. His audiobooks and books offer listeners and readers compulsive crime fiction with memorable detectives, intricate plotting, and a real sense of place.