Better Off Dead (DCI de Silva #2)

Better Off Dead (DCI de Silva #2) by Sean Watkin is out now, published January 22, 2026.

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Better Off Dead (DCI de Silva #2) Release Date: January 22, 2026

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Some secrets are best left buried.

The emotional fallout from their last case has left DCI de Silva and DS Barclay’s lives in tatters. Barclay’s marriage has failed and de Silva is still haunted by the loss of her husband and wondering whether she ever really knew him.

When the National Crime Agency takes over their investigation, the duo are reassigned to a cold case. A dismembered body found in Formby woods. Hidden for decades. And then, another body is discovered.

As they dig deeper into the identities of the victims, they uncover a tangled web of awful crimes. And they learn that they can’t trust anyone – even those closest to them.

A dark and gritty crime thriller set in Liverpool, perfect for fans of Luca Veste, M. W. Craven and Russ Thomas.

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Genre: Thriller

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