DS Aector McAvoy

**Series: DS Aector McAvoy** **Author: David Mark** In the shadowy depths of Hull, where cobblestone streets whisper secrets and the River Humber measures more than just tides, the gritty world of Detective Sergeant Aector McAvoy unfolds. A reluctant hero torn between duty and domesticity, McAvoy navigates a landscape plagued by corruption, deception, and an underground erotic underbelly that threatens to expose the darkest corners of society. With every murder investigation, particularly the chilling case of Simon Appleyard—a swinger found strung-up in his apartment—McAvoy is drawn deeper into a web of violence that intertwines with the local political elite. As he grapples with the horrifying reality that his home city harbors a sadistic killer, McAvoy is torn from the comforts of family life, thrust into a sinister chase where each clue unearths more bodies and buried desires. Faced with the increasing chaos brought on by a ruthless drug gang, his resolve is tested, forcing him to confront not only the bloodlust of the criminal underworld but also the demons lurking within himself. With David Mark's masterful storytelling, the DS Aector McAvoy series introduces readers to a world where morality blurs and every decision carries weight. Can McAvoy solve the mystery before the river runs red, or will he fall prey to the seductive darkness that threatens to consume him? Discover a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense that invites you to question the very nature of desire and justice—where each page turn pulls you deeper into a reality you never saw coming.