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Even beauty has a dark side! It's a stunning summer evening in the Lake District. The day has been hot and long, and tourists are only just leaving Rydal Water. One solitary rowing boat remains; face-down in the reeds. Underneath is the body of a young woman. DI Kelly Porter heads to the scene...

A new detective. Tested like never before. London, 2008. Kelly Porter has been in London for six years. She's 28 years old and has passed her detective exams, working for Bethnal Green CID. Now she's landed her dream job in the Met's Major Investigation Team the murder squad. And she is...

Working for the Royal Military Police, Major Helen Scott is used to rapid change. On a posting to Paris she oversees security for a NATO summit in the city, yet has barely begun before her presence is demanded at Interpol headquarters in Lyon. Helen's orders are to locate a kidnapping victim – the eldest son of oil magnate Khalil Dalmani. The main suspect is Fawaz bin Nabil, whose fortune has been made from illegal trade familiar to the intelligence agencies.

I've waited twenty years to kill you... Two decades ago, something terrible happened. The survivors scattered. The guilty walked free. Now Ada MacGullach is returning to Castle Brora – her beloved Scottish Highland retreat – to renew her vows with her husband Del in front of their closest...

On a sunny morning, when the Mediterranean is dead calm, Captain Paul Thomas embarks on a dive to the wreck of the Zenobia, off the coast of Larnaca, Cyprus. Within hours, he has taken his final, gasping breath in an accident below the surface. A new Royal Military Police liaison is required to pick up on his work, and Major Helen Scott gets the assignment. It turns out Paul Thomas had rattled cages during his current case - four serving soldiers are in custody accused of the leaking of state intelligence.

Drought hits the Lake District, uncovering a skeleton at the bottom of Thirlmere reservoir. The case quickly becomes personal for DI Kelly Porter when she discovers it's the remains of an old classmate, missing for over twenty years. Then a day later, another body is found in a caravan park, its head broken and bloody. Kelly suspects these two crimes are linked. But if she's right, that means there's a ruthless killer somewhere in her community – someone who will do anything to keep the truth buried.

Locked up with the enemy and there's no way out… When two former inmates of Highton prison turn up dead, DI Kelly Porter is tasked with finding out why. As Kelly digs into their life behind bars she finds more questions than answers. A tangled web of corruption and deceit emerges within the prison walls.

A criminal that preys on the vulnerable. A detective who will fight for the truth. A broken and bloodied body is found dumped at the bottom of a quarry in Cumbria. There are markers of a suicide at the scene but forensic examinations prove it was all an elaborate staging. DI Kelly Porter soon...

Praise for Rachel Lynch: 'A fast-paced, twisty piece of escapism' - Heat 'This compelling thriller is one of the best I've read' - The Sun 'Such a teriffic read... I could read a series' - Daily Mail 'A refreshingly intriguing thriller that will leave you guessing' - Woman's Weekly 'Smart...

On a peaceful summer's morning in the Lake District, a woman's body is discovered outside a church. She's been murdered and a brutal, symbolic act performed on her corpse. DI Kelly Porter is in charge of the team investigating the crime, and is determined to bring the killer to justice. But as more deaths occur it is clear this is the work of a disturbed, dangerous and determined individual. Can Kelly put the puzzle pieces together before the danger comes closer to home?

When her father dies, Rosie returns to Warbury House after decades away. To secure her share of the fortune, she must endure seven days with her estranged siblings, Hettie and James. But the sprawling estate holds more than money – it guards the truth about her brother’s tragic death. As old wounds reopen, Rosie realises silence won't protect her anymore. With millions at stake and family secrets threatening to surface, can Rosie confront her past before it consumes her future?

They can buy everything except the truth. Each week, they come to lie on her couch, Carrie, Henry and Grace. They don't know one another, but Dr Alex knows them all too well. She listens as they reveal their dirtiest little secrets. Then a murderer strikes in their elite neighbourhood. Could her...

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.

Friday Night Bites is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast with a little extra bite. Hosted by Matt Woodland and Rachel Lynch, each episode revisits Dillon, Texas to break down the games, drama, and moments that still hit hard. Rachel’s seen the show many times, while this is Matt’s first-ish watch, bringing fresh takes to every episode. They also tackle the big questions—why isn’t a football round, why is football so complicated, and who are the top hotties of Dillon? Football is life… rewatching is better. 🏈 Message us at yum@fridaynightbitespod.com