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Deceived by the Light

DI Bob Willis, Book 1

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Deceived by the Light

By: Damien Boyd
Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton
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About this listen

An innocent man framed. A case closed. A serial killer free to kill again.

It is 1985. Detective Inspector Mungo ‘Bob’ Willis is being forced out of Avon and Somerset Police on medical grounds. His career is in tatters, his body broken, his mind shattered, and his partner—DS Lizzie Harper—dead in a sting operation gone wrong.

Their last case is closed, but Bob is convinced an innocent man has been framed, leaving a serial killer cruising the A303 with impunity, free to target lone women who have broken down by the roadside late at night.

The killer knows the police aren’t looking for anyone else in connection with the murders. What they don’t know is what Bob will do next.

And when another woman is killed in horrifyingly similar circumstances, Bob launches his own—unofficial—investigation. Can he stop a sadistic killer before they kill again? And again…

©2025 by Damien Boyd. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Crime Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Private Investigators Thriller & Suspense Murder

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Critic reviews

“Narrator Nicholas Boulton brings Detective Bob Willis to life perfectly.… As the story is told in the first person, the listener feels increasingly drawn into it. Boulton's rich West Country accent mirrors the setting.… Boulton's talent for characterization shines, especially his dialogue, for which he creates a variety of accents and gently delivered humor. His timing is spot-on, allowing the tension to build as the plot unfolds.”—AudioFile Magazine
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Loving Damien Boyd’s new character Mungo “Bob” Willis. Sincerely hope there’s a book 2 so fingers crossed

Loved it!!

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Good listen, as good as the Nick Dixon books. looking forward to book two of Bob Willis.

How the army covered up murder.

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I've read all of your books was worried to read something new but was not disappointed absolutely brilliant read/listen.

amazing

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I must say, I was completely engrossed in it from the very first chapter. The way the story unfolds had me hooked, and I found myself eagerly turning each page, wanting to know what would happen next.
Every chapter brought new twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. The character development was particularly impressive, as I felt a genuine connection with them. Their struggles and triumphs resonated deeply with me, making the reading experience even more immersive.

Really great story

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I don’t really like first person story telling, but this was gripping. The narration was excellent and the plot was immersive. And OK, I’m old and can remember not having a phone in my pocket, no dash cameras on my car - and yes, Jubilee Pancakes

Excellent

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