As the crow flies is the first book in the series and overall i have mixed feeling about it. Nick dixon lives in sleepy burnhamonsea with his dog monty and drives around in his clapped out land rover. The pace is flat, the dialogue is stilted and the prose is extremely workmanlike. Damien boyd has books on goodreads with 107656 ratings. As the crow flies is a perfectly serviceable mystery that toddles along from a to z. Buy the paperback book as the crow flies by damien boyd at indigo. He hails from london, united kingdom and is particularly famous for writing down his highly successful thriller novel series known as the di nick dixon series.
Its technically a police procedural, but its also one good story about rock climbing, friendship, and how things are often never what they seem. A fastpaced crime thriller that will leave you gasping for breath, as the crow flies is a spinetingling introduction for di nick dixon and a spectacular debut novel from crime fiction writer, damien boyd. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. In the same breath he hoped that the great stories could also probably be made into tv serials at a later stage. As the crow flies di nick dixon crime book 1 ebook. Buy as the crow flies by damien boyd, in very good condition.
I wasnt really sure what to expect with damiens book as the crow flies. Nick dixon is introduced in as the crow flies, the first book in damien boyds one and only series. Dixon was once fayters climbing partner and has a hard time believing the report. Jun 3, 2015 jake fayter falls to his death during a routine rock climbing accident.
I knew i loved the cover depicting crows flying about an early morning or late evening sky, with a rock climber cantilevered obviously very high up from the edge of a rock. Listen to as the crow flies audiobook by damien boyd. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It was so refreshing to read this first book by damien boyd. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Am now interested to see how these characters flourish in his next one. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. As the crow flies di nick dixon crime, book 1 by damien boyd. In the series, d i nick dixon crime, as the crow flies is the first book.
As the crow flies by damien boyd book cover, book cover. Rock climbers cant afford to make careless mistakes. As the crow flies is the electrifying first novel in the di nick dixon crime series. His ability to create a believable lead character, nick nixon, who does not try to be superman, carried me along at such a good pace. Hi damien just finished your book as the crow flies, ive been looking for a decent detective novel for ages and now ive found one, cant wait to.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Beyond the point by damien boyd book 9 in the di nick dixon series set in somerset, these books began with as the crow flies and follow nick dixon and his team as they patrol the towns and villages around westonsupermare and bridgewater. Rock climbers simply cant afford to make a mistake. As the crow flies the di nick dixon crime series book 1.
Damien boyd is a former solicitor turned crime fiction writer. As the crow flies is the first in the di nick dixon series by british author damien boyd. Its always interesting to try a new series and meet new characters and settings. Another critic hoped for more books by damien boyd.
As the crow flies is damien boyds first novel and its pretty short. A fast paced crime thriller that will leave you gasping for breath, as the crow flies is a spine tingling introduction for di nick dixon and a spectacular debut novel from crime fiction writer, damien boyd more. The author was able to introduce each new person in just a few lines, without boring one to distraction, so that the continuity of the story remained fresh and relevant. Click to read more about as the crow flies by damien boyd. As the crow flies is the first book in the di nick dixon series by damien boyd. There are a number of positive aspects to this novel. Buy as the crow flies by damien boyd online at alibris. The reader does not need to have any knowledge of climbing as although there are a few. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Damien boyd is one of the reputed author of the crime, mystery, and thriller genres.
As the crow flies di nick dixon crime, book 1 by damien boyd book cover, description, publication history. As the crow flies by damien boyd, 9781477821039, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy as the crow flies di nick dixon unabridged by boyd, damien, ryan, napoleon isbn. Lets just say i would have paid money for this book. Now, this was a book i didnt have very high expectations for. Rao 280815 good detective story i enjoyed the book. But detective inspector nick dixons former climbing partner, jake fayter, died doing just that.
Drawing on extensive experience of criminal law as well as a spell in the crown prosecution service, damien writes fast paced crime thrillers featuring detective inspector nick dixon. If you like damien boyd books, youll love leigh russell. Drawing on extensive experience of criminal law as well as a spell in the crown prosecuti. A fast paced crime thriller and the second in the di nick dixon crime series, head in the sand follows on from as the crow flies, which has been described as gripping. So they turn to their sons old friend, detective inspector nick dixon. Damien boyd as the crow flies is the first in the di nick dixon series by british author damien boyd. Damien boyds book is wellwritten and easy to read, if a little short. As the crow flies di nick dixon crime book 1 kindle edition by damien boyd author visit amazons damien boyd page. Damien boyd rock climbers cant afford to make careless mistakes. It was free on the kindle store, so i guess i assumed it was going to adhere to the you get what you pay for rule.
Now he has a small place that needs furniture, a dog, and the peace and quiet of the countryside. Damien boyd author of as the crow flies damien boyd is a former solicitor turned crime fiction writer. Detective inspector nick dixons former climbing partner, jake fayter, is dead. As the crow flies damien boyd 9781477821039 netgalley. Damien boyd official website the di nick dixon crime. As the crow flies di nick dixon crime book 1 kindle edition by damien boyd author format. Read online death sentence the di nick dixon crime series book 6 damien boyd. Before becoming a full time author, damien used to work for the crown prosecution service. I am in awe of the research the author appears to have done in preparation for these stories. The reader does not need to have any knowledge of climbing as although there are a few references to the equipment, the category of mountain and other bits boyd uses them sparingly and this doesnt interfere with the actual story. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk.
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