With many thanks to Netgalley for this free arc and I am leaving this unbiased review voluntarily

A change in direction in the third instalment but it’s still an absolute cracker from John Sutherland. He takes us away from London and the Met to the very beautifully described remote location in Scotland. This is proper edge of your seat stuff and moves at a blistering pace. The very likeable Alex and Pip find themselves the hunted rather than the hunters and makes for a very tense read. I like the fact the author has somewhat gone out of his comfort zone, but still maintaining the integrity of the police negotiator storyline. Mr Sutherland is going to be someone that stays on my radar. Loved this!

Alex and Pip are hostage negotiators and when they are invited to a remote scottish castle for a break they jump at the chance.

They soon hear gunshots and find that there is a kidnap plot to get one of the guests and this is where Alex and Pip come into their own.

This is an action packed and gripping read. There is a lot of drama and I loved the main characters.

I did find myself fully immeresed in the book and most of reading time was spent holding my breath, it is an exciting read ..

3.5 🌟


Fast paced, sometimes edge of your seat stuff.
It's a tough one when you have to combat some crazies AND crazy weather.
Alex and Pip really do take their day job home with them in this one.
Good stuff.