Let’s Play (DCI Boyd, #14) by Alex Scarrow

Let's Play sees DCI Bill Boyd and his East Sussex CID team drawn into another complex murder investigation after a killing appears to be connected to a sinister game in which the perpetrator manipulates victims and investigators alike. As Boyd untangles a web of deception, hidden motives, and psychological manipulation, each new clue raises the stakes and reveals that the murderer is always several moves ahead. With pressure mounting and lives at risk, Boyd must rely on the instincts and teamwork that have defined the series to identify the killer before the deadly game claims more victims. Like the previous novels in the series, Let's Play blends a tightly constructed police investigation with suspense, sharp characterization, and unexpected twists that keep readers guessing until the final pages.