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Blast
You can only run for so long…
Fashion model Lynn Giles is tipped for the top – excelling in her career and love life, she has never been happier. But her dreams are cruelly shattered by a bomb blast that leaves her badly scarred. Suddenly her career’s in ruins and her long-term boyfriend is gone.
Plagued by the paparazzi, she flees to Cornwall where she meets and falls in love with her handsome neighbour, blind crime novelist, Alan Murray.
As a new life starts to fall into place, her former boss threatens to tell Alan about her past indiscretions unless Lynn agrees to become one of his porn stars.
She refuses and is miraculously saved from exposure when her boss ends up taking a dive off a cliff. Relief doesn’t last long though as a series of unsettling incidents, leads Lynn to suspect that her novelist lover may not be all he claims to be …
David Hodges’ latest crime thriller, Blast , again delivers the gritty realism that only an experienced ex-copper can provide.
'Extremely well-written and passionately described crime-scenes' - Mid Somerset Series
'Hodges uses the experience of 30-plus years in the job as an anvil of solid fact to beat out pacey tales of "canteen culture" cops' - Cheddar
David Hodges is a former superintendent with Thames Valley Police, and is a prolific writer and the author of eight other crime novels, plus an autobiography on his life in the police service. He lives with his wife, Elizabeth, on the edge of the Somerset Levels where he can fully indulge his passion for thriller writing. He is a member of the Crime Writers’ Association, The Crime Readers’ Association, The Society of Authors and International Thriller Writers Inc.
Fashion model Lynn Giles is tipped for the top – excelling in her career and love life, she has never been happier. But her dreams are cruelly shattered by a bomb blast that leaves her badly scarred. Suddenly her career’s in ruins and her long-term boyfriend is gone.
Plagued by the paparazzi, she flees to Cornwall where she meets and falls in love with her handsome neighbour, blind crime novelist, Alan Murray.
As a new life starts to fall into place, her former boss threatens to tell Alan about her past indiscretions unless Lynn agrees to become one of his porn stars.
She refuses and is miraculously saved from exposure when her boss ends up taking a dive off a cliff. Relief doesn’t last long though as a series of unsettling incidents, leads Lynn to suspect that her novelist lover may not be all he claims to be …
David Hodges’ latest crime thriller, Blast , again delivers the gritty realism that only an experienced ex-copper can provide.
'Extremely well-written and passionately described crime-scenes' - Mid Somerset Series
'Hodges uses the experience of 30-plus years in the job as an anvil of solid fact to beat out pacey tales of "canteen culture" cops' - Cheddar
David Hodges is a former superintendent with Thames Valley Police, and is a prolific writer and the author of eight other crime novels, plus an autobiography on his life in the police service. He lives with his wife, Elizabeth, on the edge of the Somerset Levels where he can fully indulge his passion for thriller writing. He is a member of the Crime Writers’ Association, The Crime Readers’ Association, The Society of Authors and International Thriller Writers Inc.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 29, 2017
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About the author
David Hodges
24 books56 followersA former superintendent with Thames Valley Police, with thirty years experience in the force, David Hodges is a prolific crime writer and author of twenty crime novels plus an autobiography on his life in the police service. His debut crime novel received critical media acclaim and a welcome accolade from Inspector Morse’s creator, the late great Colin Dexter, and since then he has become the author of several successful stand-alone thrillers, including BLAST, TARGET and BURNOUT, published by Lume Books (formerly Endeavour Media).
In particular, his Somerset murder series, published by Joffe Books, which is set on the mist-shrouded Somerset Levels in England and features the exploits of feisty detective, Kate, and her easy-going partner, Hayden, has gone from strength to strength. It has attracted keen interest in Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia as well as in Britain.
The first six previously published thrillers in the series are also available on Audible for sight challenged readers and those who prefer the spoken word. All David's novels are available on amazon in paperback and Kindle format.
David's latest novel in his Murder On The Levels series, SHADOWS ON THE LEVELS, was published by Joffe books on 1st January 2025, and he has now been invited to talk about his books and his 'life of crime' at the Words In Watchet Literary Festival in Somerset. This will take place at the Methodist Church, Harbour Road, Watchet, from 2.00 - 3.30 pm on Sunday 23rd February 2025 and readers and non-readers will all be very welcome. (https://www.wordsinwatchet.com)
David has two married daughters and four grandchildren and lives in the UK with his wife, Elizabeth, where he continues to indulge his passion for thriller writing and to pursue his keen interest in wild life and the countryside.
He is a member of the Society of Authors, The Crime Writers Association, The Crime Readers Association and International Thriller Writers Inc.
In particular, his Somerset murder series, published by Joffe Books, which is set on the mist-shrouded Somerset Levels in England and features the exploits of feisty detective, Kate, and her easy-going partner, Hayden, has gone from strength to strength. It has attracted keen interest in Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia as well as in Britain.
The first six previously published thrillers in the series are also available on Audible for sight challenged readers and those who prefer the spoken word. All David's novels are available on amazon in paperback and Kindle format.
David's latest novel in his Murder On The Levels series, SHADOWS ON THE LEVELS, was published by Joffe books on 1st January 2025, and he has now been invited to talk about his books and his 'life of crime' at the Words In Watchet Literary Festival in Somerset. This will take place at the Methodist Church, Harbour Road, Watchet, from 2.00 - 3.30 pm on Sunday 23rd February 2025 and readers and non-readers will all be very welcome. (https://www.wordsinwatchet.com)
David has two married daughters and four grandchildren and lives in the UK with his wife, Elizabeth, where he continues to indulge his passion for thriller writing and to pursue his keen interest in wild life and the countryside.
He is a member of the Society of Authors, The Crime Writers Association, The Crime Readers Association and International Thriller Writers Inc.
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February 15, 2025
This was another British crime thriller filled with tension, suspense and surprises. It was well-written with a great cast of characters and sense of place...I could almost feel the ocean breeze.
I enjoyed the cat and mouse scenario, the descriptions and clever plot.
Recommended.
I enjoyed the cat and mouse scenario, the descriptions and clever plot.
Recommended.
August 6, 2017
Blast
Interesting read. Books written by Britons have such a different feel about them. The words, cultural mannerisms, the telling of a life story so different.
Enjoyed the book. The characters, the plot, the twists and turns led to an interesting story. I didn't guess the killer until the end......so kudos to the author.
Interesting read. Books written by Britons have such a different feel about them. The words, cultural mannerisms, the telling of a life story so different.
Enjoyed the book. The characters, the plot, the twists and turns led to an interesting story. I didn't guess the killer until the end......so kudos to the author.
June 22, 2020
Five Star Blast!
Another excellent book from Mr Hodges. Full of twists and turns in both London and Cornwall. It’s great how the canny Irish detective accepts the London detective into the mix when he arrives in Cornwall. A really great book and one for avid crime/thriller readers.
Another excellent book from Mr Hodges. Full of twists and turns in both London and Cornwall. It’s great how the canny Irish detective accepts the London detective into the mix when he arrives in Cornwall. A really great book and one for avid crime/thriller readers.
April 30, 2022
Great Story
What an exciting story. It was the first that I have read by this author but will not be the last. Great story line with plenty of strong and interesting characters and a great ending.Looking forward to reading more.
What an exciting story. It was the first that I have read by this author but will not be the last. Great story line with plenty of strong and interesting characters and a great ending.Looking forward to reading more.
July 6, 2022
Engaging read
I liked the descriptive characters it made them easier to relate to. The storyline was strong it kept me guessing right to the end. My main reason for giving such a high score was the fact that I couldn't put it down, I do like a book that draws you into it
I liked the descriptive characters it made them easier to relate to. The storyline was strong it kept me guessing right to the end. My main reason for giving such a high score was the fact that I couldn't put it down, I do like a book that draws you into it
June 1, 2018
I would have rated this higher, but when the truth about Alan came out and then it didn't even matter in the end, the whole storyline fell apart for me.
September 4, 2020
Good read
This book was quite a good read , i really enjoyed it i will read your next book Thankyou xx
This book was quite a good read , i really enjoyed it i will read your next book Thankyou xx
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