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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. Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense Mystery Crime Thrillers Murder Crime Private Investigators

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 new style from Damien Boyd enjoyed the narration as well. Looking forward to more stories in this series!

Love the way Bob speaks to his readers

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such a great read, couldn't put it down. I saw someone else give a review on it on TikTok and im so glad I took the chance to read it.

loved

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This was my first Damien Boyd book and I was not disappointed. Following DI Bob Willis through this mystery was a true joy. I cannot wait for the next book.

Absolutely phenomenal

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I loved the setting of the story in the 1980s and the tenacity of Bob in not giving up. Well done to Damian Boyd. I also liked the narration, soothing voice and told the story well. Listened to this whilst in hospital and it passed the time for me.

Excellent new series.

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Interesting and flowing story brought to life by an outstanding narrator. Never lost momentum and the turns kept the interest level up. Looking forward to the next story.

Some great twists and turns.

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