Milford Haven has a dead man, and too many dangerous assumptions.
A carefully planned street killing draws Jess Allanby into a slow, politically charged investigation where every breakthrough creates new risk. At home, Warlow finds himself confronting a different kind of threat: a manufactured haunting designed to control a vulnerable woman and reshape a public narrative.
Both cases hinge on the same uncomfortable truth — cruelty doesn’t always look like rage. Sometimes it looks like strategy.
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Wilful Cruelty is the twentieth novel from bestselling crime author Rhys Dylan, delivering the series’ characteristic precision and unease. Recommended for readers of JD Kirk, TG Reid and Peter Robinson.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT Rhys Dylan’s INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DCI Warlow SERIES:
"A tightly written story, by someone who knows how to write a chilling tale.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE
“Would give this book a ten if I could absolutely love it and what a great team they are making." Amazon Review, CAUTION DEATH AT WORK
"Love the writing, very compelling, captivating and comfortable to read. Thanks again for a brilliant book." Amazon Review, ICE COLD MALICE
" Wow, that was some read. Again, read in one sitting as the author has the uncanny knack of getting into your head and you thinking, just one more chapter then I'll go and do the housework!" AMZ Review, SUFFER THE DEAD
"Based in Wales this, a beautifully written police book with many twists and turns, but with great credibility. Certainly the best I've read for many a month, so roll on the next one.” AMZ Review, GRAVELY CONCERNED
"Justifiably the best around. Do yourself a favour and read this series.” AMZ Review, A MARK OF IMPERFECTION
Great book, great series. From first to last an excellent series, especially the enjoyable side comments., likeable characters, and absorbing plots. More! More!" AMZ Review LINES OF INQUIRY
"I cannot believe I have finished (for the time until book 15 is released.) I have read this series back to back, finishing one then downloading the next. Such fabulous story telling with wonderful characters that you so easily relate to. AMZ Review DRAGON’S BREATH
"Evan Warlow and his team are one of my favourites and I could find no fault at all with this book." AMZ Review, THE LAST THROW
".I read the first book in this series as it was a freebie with Amazon Prime. Well 16 books later I am totally invested in this series and this latest offering is no different.' AMZ Review. ONE LAST SNAKE
"I have read all the DCI Warlow books and can highly recommend them to anyone who loves crime novels. This had me hooked from page one and I did not see the ending coming at all. Brilliantly written and with engaging characters.”AMZ Review. A WORD WITH THE DEAD.
" I've read the whole series and pre order each new book. The characters are so well drawn and the stories are gripping. With a little sprinkling of humour the books feel truly authentic. AMZ review. DRUID’S MOOR