Titles in This Set. The Lost. The Insider. The Scandal. Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789123832200. Publisher: Orion. Age Range: Adult (18+). Overview. Discover Mari Hannah's addictive Stone and Oliver crime series in one paperback set. Featuring the first three Northumbria-based police procedurals, this collection follows DCI David Stone and DS Frankie Oliver as they untangle dark family secrets, chase a killer along the railway lines, and confront a shocking Christmas stabbing in Newcastle. Written by an award-winning crime author with a keen eye for character and place, these novels deliver tightly plotted, atmospheric suspense that will keep fans gripped from first page to last.. About the Books. This three-book collection brings together the opening cases of Mari Hannah's acclaimed Stone and Oliver series, set against the atmospheric backdrop of Northumbria. In The Lost, Alex returns home from holiday to discover her ten-year-old son Daniel has vanished, launching the first joint case for Northumbria CID officers David Stone and Frankie Oliver. In The Insider, the discovery of a young woman's body beside a Northumberland railway line marks a baptism of fire for the newly formed detective duo, as they hunt for a leak inside their own ranks. In The Scandal, a young man is found stabbed to death in a Newcastle side street in the run-up to Christmas; what first looks like a botched robbery to DCI Stone reveals far darker currents once DS Oliver arrives on the scene. Across all three books, Hannah combines authentic police procedure with sharp character work and a strong sense of place, drawing on her own background and deep knowledge of the North East. Praised by fellow crime writers including Val McDermid and Peter James for her compassion, wit and firm grasp of plot, Hannah delivers a trilogy that is emotionally engaging and relentlessly suspenseful, ideal for readers who love long-running detective partnerships and twisting, character-driven mysteries.. Complete first three Stone and Oliver novels in one great-value paperback set. Written by multi-award-winning crime author Mari Hannah. Atmospheric Northumbria and Newcastle settings bring authentic regional colour. Perfect for fans of gripping British police procedurals and detective duos. Ideal gift for crime and thriller readers. Brand new paperback condition, ready to read straight away. About the Author. Multi-award winning Mari Hannah is the author of the Stone & Oliver crime series, the Ryan & O'Neil series and the DCI Kate Daniels series. In 2010, she won a Northern Writers' Award for Settled Blood, and in 2013 the Polari First Book Prize for her debut, The Murder Wall. She was awarded the CWA Dagger in the Library in 2017, and in 2019 was named DIVA Wordsmith of the Year. In 2020, she won Capital Crime's Crime Book of the Year award. She lives in Northumberland with her partner, a former murder detective.. Why You'll Love This Stone and Oliver Collection. Three gripping cases, one unforgettable detective duo. This paperback set delivers relentless twists, authentic Northumbria settings and a compelling partnership readers will want to follow again.. Please Note: Cover may vary slightly from image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition with matching UK ISBN.