Blast from the Past
Blast from the Past by Damien Boyd is a gripping addition to the DI Bob Willis series, published by Amazon Publishing on January 6, 2026. This thriller unfolds in 1986 as retired Detective Inspector Mungo ‘Bob’ Willis takes on a new role in a Cold Case Unit, reopening the investigation into the 1962 disappearance of nine-year-old Paul Bromfield. The narrative explores the haunting memories surrounding the child’s tragic fate, as well as the chilling implications of a killer who has been lurking in the shadows.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a complex web of mystery and suspense as Bob Willis races against time to uncover hidden clues linked to the past. The story delves into themes of crime and domestic tension, presenting a narrative that intertwines the urgency of a current investigation with the echoes of a forgotten nightmare. As chilling messages surface and another child goes missing, the stakes escalate, revealing the lasting impact of unresolved tragedies. This edition promises an engaging exploration of traditional detective work within a thrilling context.
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A dark cloud casts a long shadow in this thriller from the bestselling DI Bob Willis series.
It is 1986. Assigned to a new Cold Case Unit, retired Detective Inspector Mungo ‘Bob’ Willis has reopened the investigation into the 1962 disappearance of a nine-year-old boy. Paul Bromfield was snatched from one of the last steam trains from Evercreech Junction to Burnham-on-Sea and later found dead in an abandoned bunker.
A day at the seaside turned to tragedy. And a child’s name everyone remembers.
The killer has been watching–waiting for this moment. When another child vanishes and chilling messages begin to arrive, Bob finds himself caught in a dangerous game. With time running out, he must decipher clues that have been hidden in plain sight for decades; clues that point to the lasting fallout of a forgotten nightmare.
The truth is still out there. And it’s not finished with him yet.
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