Former London Detective Gary Powell Uncovers a Chilling Underground Truth in Mind the Killer

(Isstories Editorial):- Tomah, Wisconsin Feb 4, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – Acclaimed crime author and former London detective Gary Powell returns with Mind the Killer, a gripping crime thriller that plunges readers into the hidden depths of the London Underground–where forgotten tunnels, sealed doors, and abandoned shafts conceal secrets best left buried.

While most murders occur in public view, the Underground offers a uniquely unsettling alternative: miles of disused passageways lying beneath the daily routines of millions. Mind the Killer taps into this rarely explored fear, asking a haunting question: what if a body has been lying undisturbed beneath your commute for decades?

The novel follows the British Transport Police’s Major Investigations Team, led by Detective Inspector Ryan McNally, after skeletal remains are discovered in a tunnel branching from a long-unused lift shaft at a South London station. The remains have been there for over thirty years. As the team works to unravel the cold case, they are simultaneously drawn into a disturbing new investigation: a series of apparent female suicides across Underground stations that are, in fact, carefully orchestrated murders.

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As the inquiries progress, the connection between the decades-old remains and the modern killings become impossible to ignore. Set within a rarely seen policing environment, Mind the Killer delivers a relentless pace, sharp dialogue, and escalating tension that drives toward a shocking, unforgettable conclusion. More than a crime novel, it is a dark exploration of fear, obsession, and the enduring power of vengeance.

About the Author

Gary Powell is a former London detective who served with the British Transport Police for thirty-three years, working on numerous major investigations including murder and terrorism. Toward the end of his career, he became a recognized expert in behavioral detection, training police officers worldwide to identify criminal behavior and terrorist intent.

Powell is a public speaker on historical crime, the author of several nonfiction titles, a member of the Crime Writers’ Association, and a guide at St Paul’s Cathedral, London. His fiction is rooted in lived experience, delivering authenticity, dark humor, and insight rarely found outside a real detective’s career.

Inspiration Behind the Book

Drawing on decades of frontline policing, Powell set out to write crime fiction from a true detective’s perspective capturing the banter, resilience, and unspoken realities of police work. Influenced by authors such as Mark Billingham, Peter James, and Michael Connelly, Powell brings a distinctly authentic voice shaped by real investigations and real streets.

A Message to Readers

“My books are gritty and true to life. I write short chapters to keep the pace moving and the tension high. I focus on strong characters, particularly strong women and real locations readers can recognize, visualize, and even visit. My goal is simple: to keep you turning pages late into the night.”

Media & Public Appearances

Gary Powell appeared in America Tonight with Kate Delaney: https://soundcloud.com/kated-294710598/garypowell-mp3/s-6E4u3dzXZVe?ref

Upcoming Event

Gary Powell will be participating in the London Book Fair on March 12, 2026, where he will be available for book signings and reader engagement.

For more information about the author and his work, visit www.gpowellcrimeauthor.com

You can visit his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Killer-Gary-Powell-ebook/dp/B0CSFBDY93/ref

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