Deadly Focus: An absolutely gripping crime thriller packed with suspense

by R.C. Bridgestock

'A cracking story.' Natasha Harding, The SunThe first in the D.I. Jack Dylan series, set in Yorkshire and written by the husband and wife team who are the storyline consultants to TV's Happy Valley and Scott & Bailey.When a young girl disappears yards from her own front door, Detective Inspector Jack Dylan has to shelve his plans for a quiet Christmas with his partner, Jen. The Yorkshire community of Harrowfield is unsettled and its worst fears confirmed when the naked body of Daisy Hind is found on a bleak, windswept moor.As the murder investigation gets underway, a second child is abducted. This time a small body is found hanging from a bridge. With the press increasingly on his back, Dylan has to catch a serial killer before another child is abducted.

271 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 19, 2020

About the author

RC Bridgestock is the name that husband and wife co-authors Robert (Bob) and Carol Bridgestock write under. Between them they have nearly 50 years of police experience, offering an authentic edge to their stories. The writing duo created the character DI Jack Dylan, a down-to- earth detective, written with warmth and humour.

Bob was a highly commended career detective of 30 years, retiring at the rank of Detective Superintendent. As a police civilian supervisor Carol also received a Chief Constable’s commendation for outstanding work.

The couple are the storyline consultants on BAFTA winning BBC One police drama Happy Valley and series 3 of ITV’s Scott & Bailey.