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Kickback (The DI Nick Dixon Crime Series) [Kindle Edition]

Damien Boyd (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
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Trainee jockey, Noel Woodman, has been kicked to death by an aggressive stallion at a horse racing stables near Bridgwater. Everyone is convinced it was an accident, except his brother, Jon, home on leave from Afghanistan.

Still recovering from the physical and mental scars of his last case, DI Nick Dixon is drawn into the investigation at the point of a gun and soon begins peeling away the layers of secrets and lies.

With the pressure mounting, his determination to unlock the case is tested to the limit, and, as the hunt for the killer gathers pace, Dixon finds himself fighting for his life in the dead of night.

The third in the DI Nick Dixon Crime Series, Kickback follows on from Head In The Sand, which has been described as 'brilliant'.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 1550 KB
  • Print Length: 241 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Cox Publishing (26 Feb 2014)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00IODZ3PC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #94 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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Damien Boyd
Damien Boyd is a Solicitor and crime fiction writer.

Drawing on extensive experience of criminal law as well as several years in the Crown Prosecution Service, Damien writes fast paced crime thrillers featuring Detective Inspector Nick Dixon, Avon & Somerset CID.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping read 2 Mar 2014
By mrs b j meredith
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The third book from Damien Boyd and it lives up to the first two. Set in somerset where I live, it has the added interest of local landmarks for me but will appeal to anyone who likes a fast pace thriller. One tip, make sure you pour yourself a drink before you start reading because you won't want to put book down until you get to the last page!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast moving thriller 2 Mar 2014
By Barrie
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Dick Francis meets Damien Boyd, you think Dick Francis would be odds on to win, well you would be wrong!

Kickback is a real page turner set against a racing background, excellent story line with a nice twist at the end, a very good read. Keeps up the high standard set by Damien's other books
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 30 Mar 2014
By Aurora TOP 1000 REVIEWER
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This is another winner from Damien Boyd. Interestingly it begins only a couple of days after the events of the previous book in the series Head In The Sand (The DI Nick Dixon Crime Series) and in an unusually congruent touch, frequently refers back to that case, not just in the obvious way that Nick is carrying an injury picked up in the climax of it. Nick seems to be a magnet for trouble and we are not very far into the story before it finds him. I would think his friends would be starting to be very wary of going anywhere with him socially. Would a police officer be back on duty so soon after being stabbed? I suppose it stops him having time to get over anxious about the perils of the job.
I am glad to see relationships being fleshed out in this book both professionally and socially - despite my previous comment. Nick's good working relationship with Roger Poland fits well with their out of work friendship, even if they do talk shop. Whilst he is coaching Louise Willmott professionally, it is also evident that there are some people whom he doesn't care for, especially when he thinks they are not doing their job properly and I look forward to seeing how his mistrust of a certain DS develops. I was a little surprised that it wasn't followed through in this story, but it seems it could be part of a bigger story and definitely doesn't leave the reader feeling cheated. The author has left plenty of room for manoeuvre in future storylines.

Although a serious crime mystery, there were times when I laughed out loud, and that isn't something I do very often when reading. The humour was sparing but completely appropriate and added greatly to my enjoyment of this book. Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is another one for the winner's enclosure..... 9 Mar 2014
By monica dyer
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You haven't disappointed Damien. What twisting motive lines and deviously thought out final reveal. The pages covering the final search for the killer were some of the best edge of seat stuff I've read (I was there with them!); again that style of no irrelevant nonsense /stick to the story / fast moving writing. Where's the fourth book?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kickback - Damien Boyd's latest novel 8 Mar 2014
By Hazel Budd
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Couldnt put this one down - just like the other two. Roll on number 4! Already recommending all Damien's books to my friends.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good tale 12 April 2014
By Rose Thurman
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I have now read three DI Dixon stories. Whilst the stories are good with a twist at the end I am still nowhere nearer to knowing anything about Dixon. He seems to spend a lot of his time in pubs and taking his dog for a walk. Would like more background in general to make the lead characters real. Find the language repetitive. The computer is always being 'powered up'. Less unnecessary descriptions of minor characters in this one is a bonus. What someone wears is not relevant unless it has bearing on the story. Stories good but somehow the whole needs more padding and emotion. Lacks real depth. Pity as the plots are excellent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kickback 12 April 2014
By Mrs Diane Brayshaw
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Really enjoyed this book, was never quite sure who had done it until the end. Would recommend this to other people.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping 12 April 2014
By Jane
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So now I've read all three published and am awaiting the next due out in the summer. Exceedingly well written, edge of the seat plot, believable characters and has taken me away from packing my house up for too long! Please keep them rolling, I will be waiting each new title.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars They just get better book by book
This is the third novel in the D I Nick Dixon crime series and they just get better all the time. I sit and wait with bated breath until the release of Damien Boyds next novel... Read more
Published 1 day ago by john naylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Another fab book from a local author can't wait for the next one to be releases well done Daniel Boyd
Published 1 day ago by debbie smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Good trio!
Not disappointed. Having read all three now, they are all equally good. Nick Dixon is a well-structured character and the twists and turns in the plot keep a good pace.
Published 2 days ago by mrs k barkwith
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good one
Have just started reading this and find it as compelling as the others in the series. Hope that there will be more to follow.
Published 2 days ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Never heard of Damien Boyd until the beginning of March but now wishing he'd hurry up and write quicker! This is third in the trilogy. Read more
Published 3 days ago by PD0862
4.0 out of 5 stars good read
Good but just lacking that magical touch of the greats, looking forward to reading more of his work as each book gets better.
Published 4 days ago by nick
5.0 out of 5 stars Horsey story.
Another good story from Damien Boyd. Change of setting. Horse racing stables instead of golf courses and climbing cliffs. Keep going.
Published 4 days ago by Josie
5.0 out of 5 stars kick back
enjoyed this book from start to end story line was so good ended up reading the whole book in one night as was hard to put down once started
Published 5 days ago by patricia herlihy
5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
Damien's third novel was another page turner for me.
DI Nick Dixon is recovering from a stab wound when he is faced with the death of a stable lad. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Silver Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Well Paced and Realistic
This the third book in the series snd Damien Boyd is getting under the skin of his hero DI Nick Dixon. A sparse writing style helps keep the story pace up. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Hippiepig
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