Title:. Ryan's Christmas: A DCI Ryan Mystery Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback Overview:. Christmas can’t come soon enough for DCI Ryan and his trusted team, but a harsh Northumberland winter interrupts the festive glow. After a demanding year of pursuing dangerous suspects, Ryan, DS Marcus Phillips, and their colleagues seek a rare pause from the city’s shadows. A freak snowstorm bundles them off the main road and into the tranquil, remote heart of Northumberland, where the beauty of the landscape masks a deeper chill. They find shelter inside England’s most haunted castle, invited to a Candlelit Ghost Hunt that promises atmosphere, intrigue, and a dash of holiday drama. Yet the night of merriment turns abruptly murderous when a guest is found dead, and the castle’s secrets begin to unravel. With storm winds howling outside and every corridor concealing a potential clue, Ryan and his team must sift through alibis, legends, and evidence to identify the killer before another guest...