Action packaged and violent
Once again, I am not disappointed by one of Simon's books. This, the second in this series, is another gritty and exciting read but I would recommend you read the first otherwise I think you will feel a little lost but it's not totally essential as there are enough recaps to help you keep up with the story.
The books does contain a lot of violence ... you have been warned ... however, it does deal with a particularly distasteful subject and equally distasteful people so you can't expect it to be all warm and fluffy!
I know I have said it before but, I think, one of Simon's strengths is the creation of believable characters that you begin to care about ... DI Ray Mason is one of those however, he's not all sweetness and light as you will see in this book and so begins the struggle in my head about whether I should be rooting for him or not! I cannot question his dedication and drive to bring miscreants to justice however, the way he does it is questionable and, if I'm honest, a little OTT.
Private Investigator and former Police Officer Tina Boyd is another returning character ... she is my all-time favourite female protagonist being loyal, brave, feisty and determined and she delivers on all fronts in this book.
Overall, this book is packed with action throughout; it may not be the complex of story lines in the world but it kept me reading with enthusiasm and going back for more and I definitely look forward to the next in the series.
A big thanks to the publisher (Randomhouse UK, Cornerstone) and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest and unbiased review.