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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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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 Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Private Investigators Thriller & Suspense

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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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Great story, well performed. Very enjoyable! The story has enough twists to keep you interested right til the end

A great new detective from Damien Boyd

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Perhaps I am still under Dixon’s spell, but I found it a bit too ‘american’, too 9 lives cat sort of story. Looking forward to the next one. Great performance though!

Great performance

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Set in 1985, I enjoyed the references to events of that time the IRA and troubles that came from that event by British Soldiers I also liked the references to the Little Chef menus. I did wonder if I would like the 1st person chatter, but it added to the story
Great story, well narrated by Nicholas Boulton.
I hope there isn't too long a wait for the next instalment.

Northwest listener

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I like his Dixon series but interest has waned a bit in those for me. different style to this book but enjoyed the conversational aspect of it, lots of potential for more books and I look forward to the next one. very good performance by narrator.

First book of a new series for me

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Really excellent story with an amazing and compelling protagonist.
Really looking forward to the next novel

First class writing

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Great story read well and I couldn’t put it down. I have read all of Damien’s books and for me this is the best yet.

Great performance

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Listened to this over two days and loved it. Set in 1985, I enjoyed the references to events of that time and the Little Chef menu.
Great story, well narrated by Nicholas Boulton.
I hope there isn't too long a wait for the next instalment.

Excellent new character

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The first in a new series of books by one of my favourite authors. I wasn't disappointed, really liked the first person telling of a convoluted storyline. Narrated to perfect. Can't wait for the next book

Absolutely loved it

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i wondered if I would like a first party narration at first but within 10 minutes I was hooked. Great story and very well narrated. i look forward to the next installment of the Mungo (Bob) Wilson saga.

great twists and turns. keeps you thinking.

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It took a few chapter for me to get into it but then I loved it.

Loved the main character

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