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To Hunt a Killer

By: Julie Mackay, Robert Murphy
Narrated by: Lucy Scott
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*Winner of Best New True Crime Author, CrimeCon UK True Crime Awards 2023*

*Shortlisted for the ALCS Gold Dagger award for non-fiction, Crime Writers’ Association Awards 2023*

The gripping true story of how Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay brought Melanie Road’s murderer to justice.

BATH, 1984

Jean Road, a 49-year-old mother of three, awakens to news that her daughter Melanie has been murdered in a nearby street as she walked home from a club in the early hours.

Britain’s biggest manhunt begins. A trail of blood is found leading away from the scene. It’s a rare blood type. But despite a year-long inquiry and 94 arrests, the case is wound down. No one is charged with Melanie’s murder.

AVON & SOMERSET POLICE HQ, 2009

Detective Sergeant Julie Mackay, a 41-year-old single mother of three who has been overlooked for promotion for years, transfers to the Cold Case Unit. She unearths a file from the original inquiry and becomes hooked by the details: the rare blood type, Bath on a summer’s night, the investigative wrong turns … She takes on the case, and with the help of Melanie’s inspirational mother works tirelessly to rebuild it.

This is the true story of how she did it.

Crime Grief & Loss Murder Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences True Crime Inspiring Exciting Thought-Provoking Heartfelt Detective Cold Case Forensics
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‘A fascinating insight into not only the volume of detective work required to put a killer behind bars, but also the eviscerating impact of murder on a family’ Daily Mail

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A very sad true story of the determination and resilience of Julie Mackay and her team to solve the cold case. Very detailed and an excellent narrator. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes true crime.

Excellent

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A tale of never giving up with heartfelt honesty. One I would recommend to others

Outstanding dedication

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It isn't easy to blend different aspects of life in the way this has. The very real struggles of working women who too often shoulder a disproportionate amount of maintaining and nourishing families, dealing with the unbalanced roles in the workplace and holding a career in a world full of human tragedy.
Julie's willingness to share the ups and downs in her life is to be commended...and her ability to continue on in a too typical misguided management team adds to the admiration with her commitment to justice thru hard work and compassion. A brilliant book.

A thoroughly engrossing journey

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Perfect balance of case details to personal context. It felt like an authentic account where the motivation and sheer resilience shines through.

Fascinating

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Thank you for talking about your real life. Too often we’re fed the perfect life of successful women. No life is perfect but we can still be successful. This was informative, raw and honest

Real life of many women told in 1 story

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