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DI Mike Nash #5
Slash Killer
Detective Mike Nash thought that moving back to Yorkshire from London would give him a quieter life. Little did he know . . .
Andrew Myers was wrongly convicted of killing his wife by slashing her throat. Finally freed, but not exonerated, he just wants a quiet life far from where the tragedy happened. He goes to work as a forester on an isolated estate in Yorkshire.
BUT THEN A KILLER WITH THE SAME TRADEMARK STARTS CLAIMING NEW VICTIMS, AND IN THE SAME AREA WHERE ANDREW HAS MOVED.
Andrew has a terrible chainsaw accident while cutting trees. He manages to staunch the bleeding while he drives himself to hospital.
His erratic control of his car attracts a policewoman, Lisa Andrews, to stop and help him. But she soon finds out there is more to him than just a hermit-like forester living in the woods.
Is he a callous murderer? Is he now taking a terrible revenge on those who wronged him? Or, does the truth lie elsewhere?
With resources decimated by a flu epidemic, Detective Mike Nash is forced to use unorthodox tactics to expose a web of corruption and deceit spanning the years.
Andrew Myers was wrongly convicted of killing his wife by slashing her throat. Finally freed, but not exonerated, he just wants a quiet life far from where the tragedy happened. He goes to work as a forester on an isolated estate in Yorkshire.
BUT THEN A KILLER WITH THE SAME TRADEMARK STARTS CLAIMING NEW VICTIMS, AND IN THE SAME AREA WHERE ANDREW HAS MOVED.
Andrew has a terrible chainsaw accident while cutting trees. He manages to staunch the bleeding while he drives himself to hospital.
His erratic control of his car attracts a policewoman, Lisa Andrews, to stop and help him. But she soon finds out there is more to him than just a hermit-like forester living in the woods.
Is he a callous murderer? Is he now taking a terrible revenge on those who wronged him? Or, does the truth lie elsewhere?
With resources decimated by a flu epidemic, Detective Mike Nash is forced to use unorthodox tactics to expose a web of corruption and deceit spanning the years.
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First published January 1, 2011
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May 21, 2021
In my opinion, much improved from book 4. An unusual and surprising murder mystery, with conspiracies galore. DI Mike Nash, takes a bit of a back seat again the main police interaction is with a newish character DC Lisa Andrews.
Lots of twists and turns, so many you may get dizzy.
Lots of twists and turns, so many you may get dizzy.
August 22, 2020
I’m still catching up on my extensive tbr pile but I’ll keep these reviews short and sweet. I had to put the excellent DI Mike Nash series (by Bill Kitson) aside some time ago as, while I could see there were at least 10 books in the series, books 5-10 were not currently available as e-books. Now they are back, with new titles (new publisher?) so I’m back reading them.
Nash is now in Yorkshire and the force is seriously undermanned because of flu. A new character, DC Lisa Andrews, is introduced and she has much of the running in this great addition to the series. Alan Marshall served some years in prison for the murder of his wife, which he didn’t commit, until an anonymous benefactor funded an appeal which got his conviction thrown out. Unfortunately the forces that conspired against Alan to imprison him for his wife’s murder are still out to get him and silence him. With the help of the police, particularly young Lisa, Alan must unearth a deadly conspiracy before he can clear his name and ensure his safety. This was a quick, entertaining read which ticked all the boxes.
Nash is now in Yorkshire and the force is seriously undermanned because of flu. A new character, DC Lisa Andrews, is introduced and she has much of the running in this great addition to the series. Alan Marshall served some years in prison for the murder of his wife, which he didn’t commit, until an anonymous benefactor funded an appeal which got his conviction thrown out. Unfortunately the forces that conspired against Alan to imprison him for his wife’s murder are still out to get him and silence him. With the help of the police, particularly young Lisa, Alan must unearth a deadly conspiracy before he can clear his name and ensure his safety. This was a quick, entertaining read which ticked all the boxes.
May 7, 2023
Slash Killer is book five in the DI Mike Nash series by Bill Kitson. Christmas time in Yorkshire and half of his team are off sick when he has caught double homicide with no motive for the killing. DI Mike Nash's team was short staff and strength limited when DC Lisa Andrews saw Andrew Myers erratic along the country roads and found out there was more to Andrew than she thought. Are both cases connected or not? The readers of Slash Killer will continue to follow DI Mike Nash and DC Lisa Andrews's investigations to discover what happens.
Slash Killer is another fantastic addition to this excellent series. I am always sorry when the end of books in this series. I found this series by mistake and am so pleased that I did. I have engaged with the stories and characters of everyone book I have read in this series, and Slash Killer kept up the tradition. I love Bill Kitson's portrayal of the characters and the way they interact with each other. Slash Killer is well-written and researched by Bill Killer. I like Bill Kitson's description of the settings of Slash Killer, which allowed me to imagine being part of the book's plot.
The readers will learn about the consequences of revenge and corruption on everyone involved. Also, the readers will learn about the role of a gamekeeper of a rural estate.
I recommend this book.
February 25, 2020
Mike Nash 5
Less convincing than the previous books, this relies quite heavily on mysterious unattributed conversations to move the plot along. There are also a couple of ‘magic insight’ moments when Nash suddenly knows something crucial which is not shared with the reader. This is annoying, but at least he has stopped shagging!
Less convincing than the previous books, this relies quite heavily on mysterious unattributed conversations to move the plot along. There are also a couple of ‘magic insight’ moments when Nash suddenly knows something crucial which is not shared with the reader. This is annoying, but at least he has stopped shagging!
October 27, 2024
I have now finished 5 books in this series and enjoyed them all. I will give the rest a miss for now and read something else, but will certainly read the rest at some point.
December 29, 2022
This is the fifth mystery in the Detective Inspector (“D.I.”) Mike Nash series. Mike is located in Helmsdale, which I believe is in northern Scotland. This particular mystery involves murders done to keep illegal business dealings from being revealed. Politicians as well as police officers receive payoffs to keep the illegal contract biding scheme going. The killings are used to prevent any possible whistleblower activity. The murders are sometimes made to look like accidents, or come with a frame-up of some innocent person just to throw police off the track and prevent the police from linking the various deaths. It is a complex case that D.I. Nash solves by paying close attention to interrogation notes from previous cases. When a current double murder happens on Mike’s patch, he doesn’t easily accept the “frame-up” solution provided by the real killer. Mike sees the inconsistencies in the frame-up solution. Because of the involvement of police officers and politicians, Mike Nash and his team must tread lightly during their current investigation to avoid being reassigned or even killed. Now, it is one thing to know the frame-up solution is false, it is another to determine who is the real killer. So, a very interesting puzzle is presented by the author along with potential danger to the investigators. If you enjoy intricated, many sided mysteries you’ll enjoy this D.I. Mike Nash mystery.
February 26, 2022
While I enjoy these books, the stories and characters. I feel like I'm missing the details of the mystery. A lot happens off the page. Plans are talked about, set, and put in motion. You don't know what the plans are, then all of a sudden, the plan is in action. I feel like a chapter is missing. It's not bad, per se, just a different style. And an adjustment from other books I read. Quick, cozy read. I'd say a good beach read too.
January 23, 2020
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The plot is so full of twists and turns that I actually got dizzy at times. It is a really well thought out and well written crime thriller. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys reading a really good thriller.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The plot is so full of twists and turns that I actually got dizzy at times. It is a really well thought out and well written crime thriller. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys reading a really good thriller.
January 20, 2020
Very good read
Another addictive crime thriller by Bill Kitson which had me on the edge of my seat. I'm addicted to Detective Mike Nash books and hope Bill Kitson will carry on writing them.
Another addictive crime thriller by Bill Kitson which had me on the edge of my seat. I'm addicted to Detective Mike Nash books and hope Bill Kitson will carry on writing them.
April 17, 2020
Gripping Page Turner
This was a gripping page turner I could not out down. It had a lot of characters to remember who was who, but, Marshall, Lisa, and Nash were the focus of the story. I recommend this book because it was worth reading.
This was a gripping page turner I could not out down. It had a lot of characters to remember who was who, but, Marshall, Lisa, and Nash were the focus of the story. I recommend this book because it was worth reading.
August 29, 2021
Once again, Bill Kitson delivers another fast paced and exciting thriller in the sleepy Yorkshire countryside of Helmdale. Original, offbeat, imaginative and intricately plotted, I couldn’t put this book down. It may not be an orthodox police procedural, but it was gripping.
The plot is too complex to describe without spoilers, but it involves Andrew Myers, who was convicted of murdering his wife on shaky evidence. Once freed, he takes up work as a forester, keeping himself to himself.
But someone isn’t finished with him yet.
An assassin is on the loose, slashing the throats of people linked to Myers and his wife. Was there a conspiracy to convict Myers? Who’s paying the assassin? Can Myers stay alive long enough to find the answers?
His best hope is DI Mike Nash and his colleague DS Andrews. But with flu decimating the police ranks, and some influential people in and outside the police involved, it’s going to require an unorthodox approach.
Nash takes something of a back seat in this novel, which in no way diminishes the story. It’s a straight thriller, full of suspense and tension, with some lovely touches as the story hurtles to a resounding climax. There’s even a touch of romance among the thrills.
It’s first rate escapism from an author who’s now one of my favourites. I have the next three novels in the series waiting on my kindle.
The plot is too complex to describe without spoilers, but it involves Andrew Myers, who was convicted of murdering his wife on shaky evidence. Once freed, he takes up work as a forester, keeping himself to himself.
But someone isn’t finished with him yet.
An assassin is on the loose, slashing the throats of people linked to Myers and his wife. Was there a conspiracy to convict Myers? Who’s paying the assassin? Can Myers stay alive long enough to find the answers?
His best hope is DI Mike Nash and his colleague DS Andrews. But with flu decimating the police ranks, and some influential people in and outside the police involved, it’s going to require an unorthodox approach.
Nash takes something of a back seat in this novel, which in no way diminishes the story. It’s a straight thriller, full of suspense and tension, with some lovely touches as the story hurtles to a resounding climax. There’s even a touch of romance among the thrills.
It’s first rate escapism from an author who’s now one of my favourites. I have the next three novels in the series waiting on my kindle.
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April 7, 2020Darn good
DI Nash plays more of a back seat in this one. DC Lisa Andrews has a more starring role . Alan Marshall is released from prison where he had be convicted for the murder of his wife . Someone had secured an appeal . While out he lived a hermit like existence on an estate working as a forester. DC Andrews visits him, gets no answers and leaves. He later shows up at her apartment, saves her from her ex boyfriend and they talk. A look into his criminal file finds DI Nash and Lisa questioning the original case . This is a case of a well planned conspiracy . Alan Marshall suddenly becomes of interest when a couple are killed by knife in a hotel , and police think him responsible . Good police work by Mr Marshall , with help from Lisa, and with Nash in the background .
The police staff are quite undermanned due to a severe flu epidemic . Funny that I am reading this during the 2020 covid 19 pandemic . Coincidence ?
DI Nash plays more of a back seat in this one. DC Lisa Andrews has a more starring role . Alan Marshall is released from prison where he had be convicted for the murder of his wife . Someone had secured an appeal . While out he lived a hermit like existence on an estate working as a forester. DC Andrews visits him, gets no answers and leaves. He later shows up at her apartment, saves her from her ex boyfriend and they talk. A look into his criminal file finds DI Nash and Lisa questioning the original case . This is a case of a well planned conspiracy . Alan Marshall suddenly becomes of interest when a couple are killed by knife in a hotel , and police think him responsible . Good police work by Mr Marshall , with help from Lisa, and with Nash in the background .
The police staff are quite undermanned due to a severe flu epidemic . Funny that I am reading this during the 2020 covid 19 pandemic . Coincidence ?
October 31, 2025
4.5* rounded up to 5.
A fabulous read but more complex than the previous books in the series. I got lost along the way a couple of times so it lost it's momentum. That's probably failure on my part but things clicked together in the end.
It's pretty brutal with the murders having a domino effect. A crime that needed loose ends tying up no matter what the cost! Greed and power will stop at nothing....that is until Nash gets involved. The detective actually behaved himself in this one! (woman wise)
I really loved the character Andrew Myers and was gunning for him throughout, he gets into some sticky situations and some scenarios are quite intense.
Looking forward to book six.
A fabulous read but more complex than the previous books in the series. I got lost along the way a couple of times so it lost it's momentum. That's probably failure on my part but things clicked together in the end.
It's pretty brutal with the murders having a domino effect. A crime that needed loose ends tying up no matter what the cost! Greed and power will stop at nothing....that is until Nash gets involved. The detective actually behaved himself in this one! (woman wise)
I really loved the character Andrew Myers and was gunning for him throughout, he gets into some sticky situations and some scenarios are quite intense.
Looking forward to book six.
July 5, 2025
Bill Kitson needs better titles for his books, but the characters and plots are involving. When a wrongly convicted man is released, he changes his name and takes a job as a forester in a secluded area. Although released for problems with the trial and conviction, Alan Marshall was not exonerated. He has attempted to recover from his years in prison, but nevertheless remains something of a hermit. But whoever framed Alan in the first place now needs another scapegoat.
February 15, 2026
Like the previous book in this series, this is more thriller than police procedural. The story involving multiple murders, corrupt police, business men and politicians was engaging and kept me reading. Good stuff although I missed Nash's sidekick, Mironova, who was out on sick leave for most of the book.
The description of these books as 'addictive' is very appropriate although I don't think there was a 'big twist' at the end. Will continue the series for sure.
The description of these books as 'addictive' is very appropriate although I don't think there was a 'big twist' at the end. Will continue the series for sure.
July 19, 2020
Slash Killer Fantastic!
Another lip curling, eyebrow raising and heart pumping book from our genius author! This was a real hair raiser! Absolutely brilliant! Nash and his cohorts were as cunning as ever, along with the “criminal” of the book! A seriously excellent piece of writing. I recommend to everyone.
Another lip curling, eyebrow raising and heart pumping book from our genius author! This was a real hair raiser! Absolutely brilliant! Nash and his cohorts were as cunning as ever, along with the “criminal” of the book! A seriously excellent piece of writing. I recommend to everyone.
May 19, 2020
Excellent!
This is another unusual, exciting, surprising murder mystery! Bill Kitson is an artist in conceiving exciting murder plots and conspiracies. They are all different but all excellent!
This is another unusual, exciting, surprising murder mystery! Bill Kitson is an artist in conceiving exciting murder plots and conspiracies. They are all different but all excellent!
June 24, 2020
A twist in the tale to be proud of
Excellent writing, not a topic I would usually read about, but vet cleverly done. Gives the appearance of going slowly until you realise the interlinked threads which comprise the storyline.
Revenge is sweet, and this is one sweet tale.
Excellent writing, not a topic I would usually read about, but vet cleverly done. Gives the appearance of going slowly until you realise the interlinked threads which comprise the storyline.
Revenge is sweet, and this is one sweet tale.
August 9, 2020
DI Mike Nash and his understaffed team investigate a series of killings. Alan Marshall once a convicted killer seems to be the prime suspect, but there is more going on behind the scenes.
An entertaining well-written crime story
An entertaining well-written crime story
May 23, 2021
Bill Kitson writes a cracking good story from the first to last page kept me totally engaged I am looking forward to reading the next in the series. Though have to say I am finding the series titles a bit confusing as they to be a different title at times but well worth the search. Enjoy
December 22, 2022
Another great story
Another great story by Bill featuring Detective Mike Nash and his father depleted team. Well Constructed story with lots of twists and turns. It is always a delight to read one of his books.
Another great story by Bill featuring Detective Mike Nash and his father depleted team. Well Constructed story with lots of twists and turns. It is always a delight to read one of his books.
January 18, 2020
Great read. Please write faster waiting for number six!!!
March 1, 2020
PHENOMENAL!!!
SLASH KILLER is an action packed, spine tingling, heart racing suspense thriller SLASH KILLER will hold you riveted and keep you up all night.
SLASH KILLER is an action packed, spine tingling, heart racing suspense thriller SLASH KILLER will hold you riveted and keep you up all night.
April 2, 2020
GC
This was was a very good 👍. You will not be disappointed. Well written . Had to give it five stars.
This was was a very good 👍. You will not be disappointed. Well written . Had to give it five stars.
April 17, 2020
A very good read. The plot was a bit too busy at the end.
April 23, 2020
Just an okay read
Too many characters to keep straight, too many plans not explained, too much of everything. Good storyline and plot, but too predictable.
Too many characters to keep straight, too many plans not explained, too much of everything. Good storyline and plot, but too predictable.
May 4, 2020
Interesting plot
Liked it. I’m going to read more of his books. I liked the 2 lead characters police officers Nash and Lisa
Liked it. I’m going to read more of his books. I liked the 2 lead characters police officers Nash and Lisa
August 2, 2020
Loved this latest DI Nash book. The various intermingled threads are superbly written, fast paced & keep you guessing. A fantastic ending. Overall cracking book!
August 20, 2020
Another good story the only issue I had with this one is Mike Nash is pretty much just a supporting character in this book.
August 31, 2020
All the characters in this series are very believable. Good plot very well executed. The sort of book you can't put down. Mike Nash has great empathy with people, who could not like him.
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