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An absolutely gripping standalone crime thriller with twists and turns that will leave you questioning everything.
THERE’S A KILLER INSIDE THE POLICE STATION.
A police station should be a safe place. But not when there’s a psychotic serial killer working there.
THE FIRST VICTIM IS FOUND GRUESOMELY MUTILATED IN HIS MOST SENSITIVE AREA. HE IS DRESSED IN A JUDGE’S WIG.
Detective Superintendent Jack Fulton takes on the grisly murder enquiry and discovers that his murderer might actually be one of the police station staff.
MORE EMINENT VICTIMS FOLLOW. KILLED IN THE SAME SADISTIC MANNER.
The press nickname the razor-wielding assassin “The Slicer.” With the killer stalking the shadowy Victorian building, Fulton has to contend not only with press harassment and police who will stop at nothing to get a result, but also with other problems much closer to home.
As the killer leads him on a grim game of cat and mouse, Fulton has little idea of just how personal that game is about to become . . .
YOU WON’T WANT TO PUT THIS ONE DOWN
Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza, Mel Sherratt, Angela Marsons, Colin Dexter, or Ruth Rendell.
THE AUTHOR
A former police superintendent, with thirty years’ service. Since ‘turning to crime’, he has received critical media acclaim, including a welcome accolade from Inspector Morse’s creator, the late great, Colin Dexter, and he is now a prolific novelist with eleven published crime novels and an autobiography on his police career to his credit. His previous police experience has enabled him to provide a gritty realism to his thrillers and his Somerset Murder Series, featuring feisty female detective, Kate, and her partner, Hayden, has gone from strength to strength, attracting interest in the United States as well as in the UK.
DETECTIVE KATE HAMBLIN MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: MURDER ON THE LEVELS
Book 2: REVENGE ON THE LEVELS
Book 3: FEAR ON THE LEVELS
Book 4: KILLER ON THE LEVELS
Book 5: SECRETS ON THE LEVELS
Book 6: DEATH ON THE LEVELS
STANDALONES
SLICE
THERE’S A KILLER INSIDE THE POLICE STATION.
A police station should be a safe place. But not when there’s a psychotic serial killer working there.
THE FIRST VICTIM IS FOUND GRUESOMELY MUTILATED IN HIS MOST SENSITIVE AREA. HE IS DRESSED IN A JUDGE’S WIG.
Detective Superintendent Jack Fulton takes on the grisly murder enquiry and discovers that his murderer might actually be one of the police station staff.
MORE EMINENT VICTIMS FOLLOW. KILLED IN THE SAME SADISTIC MANNER.
The press nickname the razor-wielding assassin “The Slicer.” With the killer stalking the shadowy Victorian building, Fulton has to contend not only with press harassment and police who will stop at nothing to get a result, but also with other problems much closer to home.
As the killer leads him on a grim game of cat and mouse, Fulton has little idea of just how personal that game is about to become . . .
YOU WON’T WANT TO PUT THIS ONE DOWN
Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza, Mel Sherratt, Angela Marsons, Colin Dexter, or Ruth Rendell.
THE AUTHOR
A former police superintendent, with thirty years’ service. Since ‘turning to crime’, he has received critical media acclaim, including a welcome accolade from Inspector Morse’s creator, the late great, Colin Dexter, and he is now a prolific novelist with eleven published crime novels and an autobiography on his police career to his credit. His previous police experience has enabled him to provide a gritty realism to his thrillers and his Somerset Murder Series, featuring feisty female detective, Kate, and her partner, Hayden, has gone from strength to strength, attracting interest in the United States as well as in the UK.
DETECTIVE KATE HAMBLIN MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: MURDER ON THE LEVELS
Book 2: REVENGE ON THE LEVELS
Book 3: FEAR ON THE LEVELS
Book 4: KILLER ON THE LEVELS
Book 5: SECRETS ON THE LEVELS
Book 6: DEATH ON THE LEVELS
STANDALONES
SLICE
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
297 people are currently reading
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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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September 16, 2019
A fast moving story.😎
A one off story by the author which was excellent,maybe start of a new series!!! Which would definitely read.The storyline was interesting and gory at times,plenty of action in the investigation.😎😎
A one off story by the author which was excellent,maybe start of a new series!!! Which would definitely read.The storyline was interesting and gory at times,plenty of action in the investigation.😎😎
June 16, 2022
Not a bad read. Couldn't put it down
It was a very good edge of the seat story. I enjoyed reading it, recommend it as a good read. 5* from me!
It was a very good edge of the seat story. I enjoyed reading it, recommend it as a good read. 5* from me!
December 25, 2021
Slice is about trust and murder. Detective Superintendent Jack Fulton caught a case of people dying in a sadistic manner. After the second body, the worst nightmare for any cop is that the murder is working inside the police station. The more Detective Superintendent Jack Fulton investigates more he is conveniences of police corruption inside Saddler Street Police Station. The readers of Slice will continue to follow Detective Superintendent Jack Fulton investigation to see what happens.
Slice is the first book I have read of David Hodges, and I enjoyed reading this book. David Hodges did a fantastic job incorporating the twist and turns throughout this book. I will differently read another book by David Hodges. I like how David Hodges incorporate the twist and turns in the plot of this book. I love David Hodges portrayal of his characters and how they interact with each other throughout this book. Slice is well written and researched by David Hodge. I enjoy the way David Hodges describes the settings of Slices that allowed me to imagine being part of the plot of this book.
The readers of Slice will learn about the role of a police station in the community. Also, the readers of Slice will learn about the cyclopean eye.
I recommend this book.
Slice is the first book I have read of David Hodges, and I enjoyed reading this book. David Hodges did a fantastic job incorporating the twist and turns throughout this book. I will differently read another book by David Hodges. I like how David Hodges incorporate the twist and turns in the plot of this book. I love David Hodges portrayal of his characters and how they interact with each other throughout this book. Slice is well written and researched by David Hodge. I enjoy the way David Hodges describes the settings of Slices that allowed me to imagine being part of the plot of this book.
The readers of Slice will learn about the role of a police station in the community. Also, the readers of Slice will learn about the cyclopean eye.
I recommend this book.
May 9, 2023
3.5 ⭐️ - Not a bad read, though it did take a few chapters to pick up pace from my perspective. The Slicer case was interesting overall, but I didn’t find many of the characters to be particularly likable or relatable which impacted my rating. I also found some of the UK terminology to be bit confusing, considering my USA-based language lens (ie. Plods, Bobbies, Gordon Bennet) but wouldn’t say it took away from the story. I did not guess the ending, so bonus points for that.
February 13, 2025
This was a gruesome psychological British crime thriller where Jack Fulton and his team are faced with a spate of nasty deaths.
Jack came across as grumpy and belligerent, however, he was not all he seemed. There were plenty of tangles to the web of deceit spun by the killer and I enjoyed the unravelling.
Great characters and plot, well-written and engaging.
Recommended.
Jack came across as grumpy and belligerent, however, he was not all he seemed. There were plenty of tangles to the web of deceit spun by the killer and I enjoyed the unravelling.
Great characters and plot, well-written and engaging.
Recommended.
September 15, 2019
A hard boiled police procedural with Detective Superintendent Jack Fulton on/off leading the investigation. The case becomes personal and Jack is taken off as SIO but continues to investigate on his own with somewhat dodgy methods. Learning that the Slicer is a copper the investigation becomes even more nerve racking. Fast paced, hard to put down, a very entertaining read.
July 28, 2020
Wow.....Absolutely brilliant
This book is absolutely brilliant with lots of twists and turns to keep you on The edge of you seat and turning the pages into the early hours. Really enjoyed and would be good if there was a second book.
This book is absolutely brilliant with lots of twists and turns to keep you on The edge of you seat and turning the pages into the early hours. Really enjoyed and would be good if there was a second book.
April 22, 2020
Loved this book
Hey what a great read that I thoroughly enjoyed. It moved along but didn’t know the culprit til near the end.
Hey what a great read that I thoroughly enjoyed. It moved along but didn’t know the culprit til near the end.
May 12, 2020
Too much British slang for me. Story was so-so.
July 14, 2020
An easy and compulsive read.
This book is fast paced and the main character is a likeable rude and self serving rogue. Excellent characters throughout.
This book is fast paced and the main character is a likeable rude and self serving rogue. Excellent characters throughout.
November 30, 2020
Gripping
A fast paced story involving a maverick of a Detective chasing a serial killer with an old score to make.
A fast paced story involving a maverick of a Detective chasing a serial killer with an old score to make.
August 9, 2021
Brilliant
I found this book a bit slow to start with, wasn't long before I changed my mind, couldn't put it down, it had so many twists and turns, brilliant
I found this book a bit slow to start with, wasn't long before I changed my mind, couldn't put it down, it had so many twists and turns, brilliant
December 29, 2022
The British slang just really made it tough for me to get through, and although it wasn’t super predictable there were some cliches sprinkled throughout
September 22, 2019
A very good and interesting story. A new and a rather horrendous way of dispatching victims into the other world minus certain body parts. Well written and this book has you hooked till the last pages.
I can't help but comment that Scottish and English authors always include in their cast of characters a gruff cantankerous no nonsense individual who is either the main person of the book or else in charge of said police department.
I do read quite a lot and have noticed this in a lot of books lately. Not a bad thing , but sort of repetitious.
Still good stories though.
Michele Zito
I can't help but comment that Scottish and English authors always include in their cast of characters a gruff cantankerous no nonsense individual who is either the main person of the book or else in charge of said police department.
I do read quite a lot and have noticed this in a lot of books lately. Not a bad thing , but sort of repetitious.
Still good stories though.
Michele Zito
September 23, 2019
Slice
Excellent read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book. I liked the characters and the plot was very interesting. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.👍
Excellent read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book. I liked the characters and the plot was very interesting. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.👍
September 27, 2019
Great read
Really good twist and enjoyed reading it. At time there was fluffy content that wasn't really needed and keeping up with different sub-plot characters was hard at times.
Really good twist and enjoyed reading it. At time there was fluffy content that wasn't really needed and keeping up with different sub-plot characters was hard at times.
October 8, 2019
Good
Slow to start,then the pace picked up.well rounded characters which I liked good twists and enjoyed the ending very good
Slow to start,then the pace picked up.well rounded characters which I liked good twists and enjoyed the ending very good
October 25, 2019
Gripping
Wanting a good who dunnit, then try slice . Twists and turns until the end . Guess who the villain is
Wanting a good who dunnit, then try slice . Twists and turns until the end . Guess who the villain is
November 2, 2019
very good
January 4, 2020
3.5 stars. Enjoyable read from this author. Will look for more 👍👍
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