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DI Mike Nash #9
Hide & Seek
Detective Mike Nash thought that moving back to Yorkshire from London would give him a quieter life. Little did he know . . .
Please note this book was originally published as PICTURE OF INNOCENCE
PROTECTING HER COULD COST HIM HIS LIFE
DI Mike Nash stops a thuggish attack on a young landscape painter in Madrid. What’s her secret? And is there a connection with her father’s murder? The artist flees to England where she seeks Nash’s protection.
WILL SHE BE SAFE IN THE ISOLATED YORKSHIRE MOORS?
Mike Nash must unravel the mystery of her past and will find something darker and more evil than even he has encountered before. If he doesn’t stop them, they will find her and destroy her.
YOU CAN HIDE, BUT YOU CAN’T OUTRUN THE PAST
Please note this book was originally published as PICTURE OF INNOCENCE
PROTECTING HER COULD COST HIM HIS LIFE
DI Mike Nash stops a thuggish attack on a young landscape painter in Madrid. What’s her secret? And is there a connection with her father’s murder? The artist flees to England where she seeks Nash’s protection.
WILL SHE BE SAFE IN THE ISOLATED YORKSHIRE MOORS?
Mike Nash must unravel the mystery of her past and will find something darker and more evil than even he has encountered before. If he doesn’t stop them, they will find her and destroy her.
YOU CAN HIDE, BUT YOU CAN’T OUTRUN THE PAST
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 6, 2017
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January 25, 2022
This is another different and absorbing novel, featuring DI Mike Nash and the team. This time Mike becomes involved with an artist in Madrid. Why is someone trying to kill her? What is the significance of a painting of a north Yorkshire landscape near to his new home in the countryside?
When her father is murdered and their farmhouse torched, it’s clear she’s not safe in Spain. Mike brings her back to Helmdale for safety as he starts to piece together her past to understand why someone wants her dead. But who are the killers pursuing her? Why? What do they want?
Snowed in as Christmas approaches, she feels safe. But she hasn’t anticipated the tenacity of those pursuing her. Even Mike isn’t prepared for what his investigation will uncover.
Once again, the author deals with an intriguing theme to create a mystery and a thriller that slowly builds and gains momentum as the investigation progresses. All the familiar characters are here as the story thunders towards a dramatic climax and a moving wrap up.
If you like your police procedurals to tackle themes that are big and a little different, this series will take you on an exciting ride. The characters are memorable, the plots convoluted, and the stories told with panache and humour.
First rate.
When her father is murdered and their farmhouse torched, it’s clear she’s not safe in Spain. Mike brings her back to Helmdale for safety as he starts to piece together her past to understand why someone wants her dead. But who are the killers pursuing her? Why? What do they want?
Snowed in as Christmas approaches, she feels safe. But she hasn’t anticipated the tenacity of those pursuing her. Even Mike isn’t prepared for what his investigation will uncover.
Once again, the author deals with an intriguing theme to create a mystery and a thriller that slowly builds and gains momentum as the investigation progresses. All the familiar characters are here as the story thunders towards a dramatic climax and a moving wrap up.
If you like your police procedurals to tackle themes that are big and a little different, this series will take you on an exciting ride. The characters are memorable, the plots convoluted, and the stories told with panache and humour.
First rate.
October 15, 2023
Hide & Seek is book nine in the DI Mike Nash series by Bill Kitson. Detective Viv Peace organised his stag weekend in Madrid, and while DI Mike Nash was there, he became involved in stopping an attack on a young woman. Realising that she is in danger if she stays in Spain, the young woman comes looking for Detective Mike Nash for help. For Detective Mike Nash, getting involved in this case will affect Mike and his son's life forever. The readers of Hide & Seek will continue to follow Detective Inspector Mike Nash's investigation to discover what happens.
I love reading books in this series, and Hide and Seek did not disappoint. I engaged with the plot of Hide and Seek, and at times, I had to cry with how Bill portrayed his characters. I love Bill Kitson's portrayal of his characters and their interaction with each other. Hide and Seek was well-written and researched by Bill Kitson. I like Bill Kitson's description of the settings of Hide and Seek, which allowed me to imagine being part of the book's plot.
The readers of Hide and Seek will learn about the devastation for parents when someone kidnaps their child. Also, the readers of Hide and Seek will learn about the consequences of jealousy between family members.
I recommend this book.
I love reading books in this series, and Hide and Seek did not disappoint. I engaged with the plot of Hide and Seek, and at times, I had to cry with how Bill portrayed his characters. I love Bill Kitson's portrayal of his characters and their interaction with each other. Hide and Seek was well-written and researched by Bill Kitson. I like Bill Kitson's description of the settings of Hide and Seek, which allowed me to imagine being part of the book's plot.
The readers of Hide and Seek will learn about the devastation for parents when someone kidnaps their child. Also, the readers of Hide and Seek will learn about the consequences of jealousy between family members.
I recommend this book.
July 6, 2020
Not as it seems.
Daniel finds a house for Mike & himself, father & son working together painting.
Mike gets a letter addressed to the occupier, regarding a painting showing the view from the house. The sender is an up and coming artist, Alondra Torres.
Viv Pearce is getting married and is looking for somewhere in Europe to hold his stag do. Decided on Madrid in August as it's cheaper than just before next Easter when he goes the knot.
Mike gets in contact with Alondra 're the painting, she lives in Madrid & they agree to meet up during the stag weekend. Twice someone tried to kill her, her father has recently been murdered & the painting gets stolen, when the assassin attempts to burn down her home.
Then you throw in a child kidnapping 25years previously, professional criminals notorious across Europe at the time, three brothers and a supermodel. The web is woven between the above, orchestrated by a scientist - definitely mad -with clone ambitions and his personal thug / hitman.
Definitely readable, damned clever & Mike ends up without the girl!
Daniel finds a house for Mike & himself, father & son working together painting.
Mike gets a letter addressed to the occupier, regarding a painting showing the view from the house. The sender is an up and coming artist, Alondra Torres.
Viv Pearce is getting married and is looking for somewhere in Europe to hold his stag do. Decided on Madrid in August as it's cheaper than just before next Easter when he goes the knot.
Mike gets in contact with Alondra 're the painting, she lives in Madrid & they agree to meet up during the stag weekend. Twice someone tried to kill her, her father has recently been murdered & the painting gets stolen, when the assassin attempts to burn down her home.
Then you throw in a child kidnapping 25years previously, professional criminals notorious across Europe at the time, three brothers and a supermodel. The web is woven between the above, orchestrated by a scientist - definitely mad -with clone ambitions and his personal thug / hitman.
Definitely readable, damned clever & Mike ends up without the girl!
July 12, 2020
Great Read
This book is unputdownable. A crime thriller that has you sitting on the edge of your seat.
Detective Mike Nash falls hopelessly in love with a young woman that someone is out to kill. Daniel, Mike's son, also has a fondness for Alondra and hoped she would be his new mummy. As per usual, the relationship between Mike and Alondra , through no fault of their own, comes to an end---or, has it?
Who wants to kill Alondra? And why? How many have to die before the truth is revealed?
Look forward to reading Book 10. (Once it's published).
This book is unputdownable. A crime thriller that has you sitting on the edge of your seat.
Detective Mike Nash falls hopelessly in love with a young woman that someone is out to kill. Daniel, Mike's son, also has a fondness for Alondra and hoped she would be his new mummy. As per usual, the relationship between Mike and Alondra , through no fault of their own, comes to an end---or, has it?
Who wants to kill Alondra? And why? How many have to die before the truth is revealed?
Look forward to reading Book 10. (Once it's published).
June 28, 2020
Review
I absolutely love the Detective Mike Nash books and this one is no exception. If you love crime thrillers with suspense and tension building up with every page, then you have to read this book. It has it all. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys reading a really great crime thriller.
I absolutely love the Detective Mike Nash books and this one is no exception. If you love crime thrillers with suspense and tension building up with every page, then you have to read this book. It has it all. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys reading a really great crime thriller.
August 6, 2020
Not the End!
Please don’t let this be the end of the DI Nash series. I have enjoyed getting to know the characters and their personal lives so much, I don’t want to say goodbye! Hide and Seek was an incredible book from start to finish. Twists and turns right to the bitter end. Bill, you really have to write more Mike Nash books. Your readers need them. They’re brilliant!
Please don’t let this be the end of the DI Nash series. I have enjoyed getting to know the characters and their personal lives so much, I don’t want to say goodbye! Hide and Seek was an incredible book from start to finish. Twists and turns right to the bitter end. Bill, you really have to write more Mike Nash books. Your readers need them. They’re brilliant!
June 22, 2022
Another Brilliant Book
Another great story by Bill Judson featuring Detective Mike Nash and his team. The story moved at such a fast pace that I was unable to put it down .The only thing that stopped me reading it in one session was that my kindle ran out of power. More of the same please.
Another great story by Bill Judson featuring Detective Mike Nash and his team. The story moved at such a fast pace that I was unable to put it down .The only thing that stopped me reading it in one session was that my kindle ran out of power. More of the same please.
June 11, 2020
Excellent!
This series just keeps getting better and better! Make sure you have time to read completely because it is so exciting, fast paced, and enthralling, it is necessary to complete as soon as possible. Very shocking conclusion !
This series just keeps getting better and better! Make sure you have time to read completely because it is so exciting, fast paced, and enthralling, it is necessary to complete as soon as possible. Very shocking conclusion !
August 29, 2021
This is the great
I am so lost for words at the end of this book so that being said is the example of how great this book was. I really enjoyed the suspense and mystery with the slight touch of romance. I can't wait to start the next book.
I am so lost for words at the end of this book so that being said is the example of how great this book was. I really enjoyed the suspense and mystery with the slight touch of romance. I can't wait to start the next book.
August 31, 2021
There is always a story behind the artwork
Thwarting the criminals at every turn would have been easy. You knew who they are, Why they want to kill you is another subject. Live your life in secrecy, only to find out you are not who you thought you had become.
Thwarting the criminals at every turn would have been easy. You knew who they are, Why they want to kill you is another subject. Live your life in secrecy, only to find out you are not who you thought you had become.
December 9, 2021
A beautiful damsel in distress, an unsolved murder case, just a day in the life of Inspector Nash and his team.
Another intrueging plot from Bill Kitson in the Inspector Nash series. This time it becomes very personal for Mike Nash.
Another intrueging plot from Bill Kitson in the Inspector Nash series. This time it becomes very personal for Mike Nash.
September 29, 2022
Another gripper
Nash goes head over heels when he finds a person kidnapped as a child and presumed dead. Unfortunately family issues get in the way and a blossoming partnership dies.. What next?
Nash goes head over heels when he finds a person kidnapped as a child and presumed dead. Unfortunately family issues get in the way and a blossoming partnership dies.. What next?
January 11, 2023
hide and seek
I loved this book in the series. Great plot and some unexpected twists and turns. I hope Detective Nash has an opportunity to win his love back in the next book In this series.
I loved this book in the series. Great plot and some unexpected twists and turns. I hope Detective Nash has an opportunity to win his love back in the next book In this series.
July 14, 2025
Extremely complex and unlikely plot that produces an absorbing read that maintains your interest until the very end. As the Nash series progresses the cases become more and more unusual and very difficult for the reader to anticipate what will happen or at least not correctly until he goes into one of his trances and explains all at the end.
September 7, 2020
Well written, good plot. At last Mike Nash has met someone he really cares about, only to have happiness snatched back at the last minute. When will he ever get a dose of good luck and be happy?
September 14, 2020
A pretty good, readable story, but I've only given it 3 stars because of the cliches, and wild assumptions that turn out to be correct! I did enjoy it though.
November 23, 2020
3.5 stars. I was disappointed with the ending if this book.
December 17, 2020
Hide & Seek
I do enjoy a creative storyline and this was a worthy storytelling by author Bill Kitson. The ending became a surprising finish to this crime thriller.
I do enjoy a creative storyline and this was a worthy storytelling by author Bill Kitson. The ending became a surprising finish to this crime thriller.
April 21, 2021
Change or pace
What a great story. While Nash has had some flings, this one is a tough one. Really enjoyed the story. Plenty of suspense.
What a great story. While Nash has had some flings, this one is a tough one. Really enjoyed the story. Plenty of suspense.
September 4, 2021
Page turner
Another great twisting storyline by this author with the usual amount of good humour and great characters it's so easy to forget time once you start reading
Another great twisting storyline by this author with the usual amount of good humour and great characters it's so easy to forget time once you start reading
December 17, 2021
Great read
As always a great well written story thrilling exciting and dangerous as has become the norm. But also has a sad element to it as well.
As always a great well written story thrilling exciting and dangerous as has become the norm. But also has a sad element to it as well.
January 5, 2022
Great book!!
The characters are Great!!
I Enjoyed the Story!!
I was intrigued throughout the book!!
The characters are Great!!
I Enjoyed the Story!!
I was intrigued throughout the book!!
May 17, 2022
Very good story
October 28, 2022
Although I do enjoy the DI Mike Nash mysteries. Hide and Seek was my least favorite so far.
June 14, 2023
A good read, but the mystery becomes solvable early on. The resolution is well done, and the characters are all interesting. I will try some of his other books as this was the first one I have read.
August 18, 2023
I really enjoyed this book, and it keeps your interest from start to finish, and I would recommend this as a really good read.
December 10, 2024
A young female painter is attacked in Madrid and only stopped by the intervention of DI Mike Nash. But who is she, why have her parents been murdered and who is trying to kill her.
An entertaining modern mystery
An entertaining modern mystery
March 15, 2025
Another good story from Bill Kitson one which takes a bit of working out who the person is behind all that goes on. I did not like how the book ended I feel it should have worked out better for Nash
March 25, 2025
Loved it
Loved this from beginning to end. The story set a pace and I couldn't put the book down, well my Kindle lol.
Loved this from beginning to end. The story set a pace and I couldn't put the book down, well my Kindle lol.
July 1, 2025
yet another masterpiece
My only regret is I didn’t know the writing order but still breath taking
In details and wonderful easy read .
My only regret is I didn’t know the writing order but still breath taking
In details and wonderful easy read .
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