Lie Down with Dogs is an action-packed crime fiction epic set in New Zealand. It follows a police detective investigating a cold case and is available on Amazon Kindle, or paperback.

Lie Down with Dogs was a finalist for the 2025, Ngaio Marsh Crime Fiction Awards.

In Lie Down With Dogs, Kiwi author Syd Knight delivers a gritty, pulse-pounding thriller that follows Detective Kyle Williams on an increasingly desperate search for redemption and revenge. Still reeling from a near-fatal gunshot wound and the tragic loss of the woman he loved during an undercover operation gone wrong, Kyle finds himself drawn into a cold case that promises more than just redemption – it just might hold the key to the case that still haunts him.

As the investigation deepens, Kyle uncovers a sinister connection between the unsolved murders of two young lovers and the undercover operation he’s trying to forget. With corrupt police and powerful drug lords fighting to keep the secrets of the past buried, he'll stop at nothing to find the truth and take his revenge.

From the violence and chaos of working undercover, to the mahogany-lined offices of the rich and powerful, this white-knuckle thriller builds to an explosive conclusion that will leave readers guessing until the end.

"Beautifully written thriller—gritty, atmospheric and utterly engaging— a compelling combination of exhilarating pace and authentic cultural setting… I'm sold." Amazon reviewer Raymond

"A gritty and compelling narrative that had me guessing until the very end." Amazon reviewer BookReaderWriter

"A gritty and rather gripping Kiwi crime debut featuring an undercover cop and plenty of nastiness. Knight takes readers on a full-on ride that's an antidote to cosy crime overload." Ngaio Marsh book awards judging panel

WHERE TO BUY

Lie Down with Dogs is available to purchase on Amazon as an eBook, paperback or audiobook: https://a.co/d/4fhvLlo ​

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