Cut Short: Some Victims Will Show You Their Killers (DCI Liam Doyle Crime Thrillers Book 1)

DCI Liam Doyle is burdened by personal struggles: a broken marriage, a damaged reputation, and a troubled son. Recently relocated from south London to Lancashire, he is assigned to investigate the murder of a woman found at a local beauty spot, working alongside detective sergeant Anna Morgan. As the investigation unfolds, the case becomes increasingly complex. The killer has constructed an elaborate deception and stays ahead of Doyle's efforts, with multiple victims emerging. Doyle begins to suspect that past events may hold the key to solving the present crimes. As the stakes escalate, the investigation becomes personal, and Doyle finds himself in a race against time to catch the killer before more deaths occur. Set across the Lancashire landscape, this crime thriller is the first in a series featuring DCI Liam Doyle and contains plot twists and elements of humor throughout.