Sudden Death: The unmissable DI Kelly Porter series set in the heart of the Lake District

Paperback Published on: 26/03/2026
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Synopsis

There's a long list of victims but who was the killer's true target?

When a helicopter loses controls over the Lake District, the crash comes tragically close to a fell running competition. Runners and bystanders are caught in the devastation.

DI Kelly Porter attempts to coordinate the rescue efforts. Three of the passengers are dead, and the fourth is badly injured. When it emerges that the survivor is none other than the Lord Donald Reilly, and it was notorious billionaire Bartholomew Kennedy-Craig who chartered the flight, the media frenzy is intense.

Evidence shows that the helicopter had been tampered with. Who was the intended victim, and why? With the scrutiny of the government, the public and the press on Kelly, just how confident can she be that she's on the right track?

Don't miss the stunning return of DI Kelly Porter in this tenth instalment from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch. A must-read for fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and L. J. Ross.

Praise for Sudden Death'A great mix of mystery, intrigue and murder made me keep turning the pages as quick as I could. I just love the style of Rachel Lynch's writing, keeps me hooked from the first page. I 100% recommend this book and author.' Reader review

'Sudden Death is another excellent instalment in the series. So well written that you feel completely immersed At times I had to remember to breathe!' Reader review

'This was an exciting police procedural that as always left me waiting for the next instalment.' Reader review

'I love the beautiful and dramatic Lake District settings featured in these novels, and as usual really enjoyed Rachel Lynch's plotting and writing style.' Reader review

'Amazing jaw dropping book the action starts right on the very first page' Reader review

'This series gets better with each new book. I can't wait to read more.' Reader review

'I absolutely love this series and couldn't wait to start reading this and it didn't disappoint.' Reader review

'An out and out belter of a read kept me gripped throughout. This is a series that I have loved from book one the brilliant writing of Rachel Lynch never ceases to keep me glued to my Kindle.' Reader review

'Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. Page turner. Plenty of suspense to keep you guessing...' Reader review

'The Kelly Porter series is one of my favourite crime series. A cracking, intriguing crime mystery, brilliant characters, and the perfect setting.' Reader review

'A page turner from the start. This is an excellent series, each new storyline is welcomed, and, once again, I happily highly recommend it.' Reader review

'A cracking good read. This series is a favourite of mine and never fails to deliver a proper unputdownable read.' Reader review

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Canelo
  • ISBN: 9781835983003
  • Number of pages: 368
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 12 mm
  • Languages: English

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Sudden Death
Action packed Thriller
D. I. Kelly Porter is at the trial for Ian Burton. Her ex-boyfriend Johnny is the main witness for his case. When Kelly gets a call that there is a major i... READ MORE
Michellle De Alwis
Sudden Death
A Sterling Tale
A highly entertaining read as I have come to expect from Rachel Lynch, I have dipped in and out of this series since reading book four, and this one, Sudde... READ MORE
Bridget East
Sudden Death
The latest in this superb series of police procedurals set in the Lake District
My thanks to Canelo Crime for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘Sudden Death’ by Rachel Lynch. This is Book 10 in Lynch’s popular series of police procedurals set... READ MORE
Vivienne O'Regan
Sudden Death
Great police procedural
DI Kelly Porter is waiting for the verdict at a trial that has torn her & her lover, Johnny, apart when they both receive news that a private helicopter ha... READ MORE
Maggie Macdonald
Sudden Death
A gripping story of when a helicopter crashes!
As the trial of Ian Burton is coming to a close, DI Kelly Porter’s phone starts to ring informing her that a helicopter has crashed of the Fells at Scafell... READ MORE
Joan Clapham