Deadly Focus (D.I. Dylan) - Softcover

Bridgestock, RC

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907565086 ISBN 13: 9781907565083

Publisher: Caffeine Nights Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

The first novel in the D.I. Jack Dylan series by RC Bridgestock. Deadly Focus is a gripping crime fiction novel set in Yorkshire. When a young girl is abducted fear and suspicion haunts the streets of Harrowfield. Dylan's worst fears are confirmed when the body of Daisy Hind is found on a bleak windswept moor. As the murder investigation swings into action another child is abducted and suddenly Dylan has to confront the possibility of a serial killer preying on children and solve the case before a third child is snatched. Deadly Focus is written by husband and wife writing team Bob and Carol Bridgestock. Bob brings the authenticity of 30 years serving as a policeman with the West Yorkshire police force. For over half of his service he was a senior detective, retiring at the rank of Detective Superintendent. Bob took charge of many leading homicide cases and his expertise in solving these cases was endorsed by Crown Court Judges. and working on many leading homicide cases. Carol also dedicated her professional career to the police force and received a Chief Constable's commendation for outstanding work. She is now the Chair of a local writing circle on the Isle of Wight that involves the community in writing competitions for all ages. 'A Cracking Story' Natasha Harding 'The Sun Newspaper'

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About the Author

Bob was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire in 1952. He left Grammar School at the age of 15, served an apprenticeship as a Butcher then spent two years in a dye works before joining the police force on the 28th January 1974. In 1981 he was awarded the much acclaimed 'Denis Hoban Trophy' for outstanding detective work. On retirement he received a Certificate of Loyal Service from West Yorkshire Police in appreciation and recognition of 30 years 'Loyal and Devoted Service to the Community'. As a career detective he worked in the CID at every rank. For over half of his service he was a senior detective, retiring at the rank of Detective Superintendent. As a Senior Investigative Officer (SIO) in charge of homicide cases he took command of some twenty-six murder investigations, twenty-three major incidents including shootings and attempted murders and over fifty suspicious deaths and numerous sexual assaults, some of which were extremely high profile in his last three years alone. He received numerous commendations from high court judges and chief constables who credit him with personal commitment and professionalism, expertise and diligence as well as competent with skilful leadership skills in sensitive, complex high profile cases with the subsequent presentation of compelling evidence. He was a Force Hostage Negotiator and also commended for work into the investigation of a protracted, high profile investigation of police corruption.
Carol
Carol was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1961. She left Grammar School at the age of 16 and went on to study hairdressing at College. At the age of twenty she was running her own successful salon as well as teaching at the College. Carol commenced working for the Police as a member of the support staff in the Administration Department. As a supervisor she received a Chief Constable's commendation for outstanding work for her determination and drive.
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From the Back Cover

"Deadly Focus is a fast moving, gripping thriller in which the reader travels
with DI Jack Dylan throughout his enquiries, living and breathing the pursuit of the sadistic murderer, through his eyes.
A schoolgirl vanishes; everyone becomes a suspect. Murder is chilling and full of mystery; nobody's child is safe. It is the ultimate and relentless test for the man in charge of the enquiry and his team but the killer is one step ahead and another body is found.
Will it prove too much as both Dylan's health and private life begins to suffer?
DI Dylan is under the microscope and struggles to find a balance
between his passion for his job and his love for his partner Jen.
Will he be able to maintain the impetus to bring the perpetrator to justice and secure justice for the victims' families?"

From the Inside Flap

For law enforcement officers - the true heroes - who strive for justice for hte victims and their families.

Edition details

• Publisher: Caffeine Nights Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1907565086
• ISBN 13: 9781907565083
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 234