Blast from the Past

Name: Blast from the Past
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (280 reviews)
Author: Damien Boyd

Unraveling Cold War Secrets in 1986

Written byDamien Boyd

Narrated byNicholas Boulton

Length9h32m

Release dateJanuary 6, 2026

GenreMystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Police Procedurals

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.8 (280 ratings)

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Author	Damien Boyd
Narrator	Nicholas Boulton
Runtime	9h32m
Published	January 6, 2026
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (280 ratings)
Categories	Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Police Procedurals, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Thrillers, Domestic Thrillers
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

In 'Blast from the Past', Damien Boyd masterfully weaves a tale that's as chilling as the Cold War era it's set in. Retired DI Mungo 'Bob' Willis, a character as gruff as they come, is assigned to a new Cold Case Unit and reopens the investigation into the 1962 disappearance of a nine-year-old boy. Boyd's intricate plotting and atmospheric prose transport you back to a time when the specter of nuclear war loomed large. Nicholas Boulton's narration is a standout, bringing Willis' world-weary cynicism to life with a gravelly, no-nonsense voice that's perfect for this gritty procedural.

Tags: Cold Case MysteryHistorical ThrillerPolice ProceduralGritty Crime DramaAtmospheric SuspenseMasterful Narration

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

I was immediately drawn into 'Blast from the Past' by its unique premise and the compelling voice of Nicholas Boulton. He's a narrator who can make even the most mundane details of police procedure sound intriguing, and his ability to convey Willis' weariness and determination is nothing short of impressive. Boyd's writing is lean and mean, with a pacing that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The story is filled with twists and turns that had me guessing until the very end. My only critique is that some of the secondary characters could have been more fully developed, but this is a minor quibble in an otherwise outstanding audiobook. If you're a fan of police procedurals with a historical twist, this one's a must-listen.

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