Deceived By The Light
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…
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Damien Boyd
Damien Boyd is a British author who has captivated readers with his thrilling crime novels, particularly the popular DI Nick Dixon series. Known for his razor-sharp plots and intricate character development, Boyd’s books delve deep into the darker corners of the human experience, blending suspense and detective work with a finely tuned understanding of psychology.
Boyd’s journey into writing was shaped by his career in law enforcement, providing him with firsthand knowledge of crime investigation and police procedures. This unique perspective informs his writing, lending an authentic touch to the procedural details and the complex dynamics between his characters. It’s this authenticity, paired with a compelling narrative style, that has made his books resonate with fans of gritty crime fiction.
Detective Inspector Bob Willis
The DI Bob Willis series steps back into the uneasy shadows of mid-1980s England, where justice feels fragile and the truth is often buried beneath official reports. At its heart is Mungo “Bob” Willis, a detective inspector forced off the front line by injury and haunted by the death of his partner. Broken in body and shaken in mind, he is a man the police hierarchy would rather forget, yet he refuses to let go when the system moves on too quickly, especially when innocent lives are at stake.
Detective Inspector Bob Willis consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
