
Damien Boyd
2 SeriesDamien Boyd is an English author known for his crime thriller series featuring DI Nick Dixon. Before his writing career, he worked as a solicitor with extensive experience in criminal law at the Crown Prosecution Service. His background in law naturally informs his compelling crime fiction narratives.
In "As the Crow Flies," the first book in the DI Nick Dixon series by Damien Boyd, Detective Inspector Nick Dixon investigates the suspicious death of his former climbing partner, Jake Fayter, who fell during a climb in Cheddar Gorge. Dixon uncovers unreliable witness accounts and begins to suspect foul play. As he delves deeper into Jake's life, Dixon discovers that Jake had many secrets and enemies. The investigation becomes dangerous as those involved in Jake's death emerge from the shadows, willing to kill to protect their secrets. Dixon pushes the boundaries of the law to expose a killer and unravel a conspiracy that threatens the tranquility of Burnham-on-Sea.