Was looking forward to Jack Warr’s return in this the 5th book of the series and as was expecting it did not disappoint,it was good to be back with his family and colleagues and meet some new ones,,including a new boss who has a secret to hide…

This book deals equally with Jack’s mental health after a particularly soul destroying case and also with his home life and then with a case regarding a very gruesome murder that is connected to the art world,there was much information on this world and forgeries which was interesting and a subject I knew nothing of

There was also a prison nurse character who had started her career well and with all good intentions but somehow along the way had gone to the other side and it was good to read about her,her justifications and what happened to her ( and what she was prepared to do for a good retirement! )

I really like Jack,its hard not to,his edgy manner combined with his gruff kindness when needed and most of all his determination to see justice being servied,a complex man for sure but a good man too

Pleased to see Book 6 is in the offing,there is no reason these books cannot go on and on as there is so much for the author to bring to us readers re Jack,his life and the cases he deals with

Brilliant read

This is the first DS Jack Warr book that I have read and it is so well writen that this did not matter. The backgroung parts that appear fairly early on are self explanatory and enough information given always to understand what had happened preiously. With so many characers it took a while to get to grips wth all of them and how they slotted into the story. It is a great story that kept me wondering what was going to happen next. Jack was a lovable character who was stuck between his police investigation work and wanting to be with his family. Maggie, his wfe, who is a doctor showed great strength supporting Jack through all his work and made such a great effort to back him up when he was looking for information. I am looking forward to the next part of DS Warr's new position in the Met and how he continue with his determination to bring down Adam.

Jack Warr is my favorite character in all the books I have read by this author. So, it was with great pleasure that I was able to dive back into his story and see what he will get up to next. I love how quick his mind is, and even if he skirts back and forth across the line of legality and justice, he is a good guy and definitely does his best to bring down the worst murderers. This time it is a mysterious person than was brutalized and then hung on a cross. Add in art forgery (including the return of Adam) and Jack trying to rise above the violent nightmares, be a loving father and husband, and a good detective (plus find some cash to finish the renovations in his house), it makes for a wonderful addition to this series. I cannot wait to see what he next gets into after that ending! I really hope he can stay ahead of those that are suspicious of his actions/reasons because he is a great character!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this great book!

Brilliant detective story featuring Detective Jack Warr who suffers from night terrors after a gruesome case. He strikes up a friendship with master forger, Adam Border. When a body is found murdered in the framers shop Jack starts to investigate, what follows is a page turner with lots of twists.
Great story from Lynda La Plante would highly recommend for thrills.

This is the first Lynda la Plante book I’ve read…and won’t be the last for sure! I’ve always eagerly lapped up any tv series she’s been involved in writing, always utterly brilliant however having read this book I’m now aware that the books are even better!

This one keeps you in the edge of your seat, lots of characters to both like and dislike, a plot that grips from the start and a hero and his family you want to know more about.

Thank you to Netgalley the author and publishers for an arc in exchange for an honest review

Absolutely brilliant book wouldn't expect anything less from legend Lynda La Plante
Worth reading keeps you guessing throughout

Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnier Books for the this ARC.
I thoroughly enjoy Lynda La Plante books and have read all the Jack Warr books. I did enjoy this but it was not the best in the series.
There felt to be something missing from this book, it was quite predictive. But it remains an enjoyable read!

As always a new Lynda La Plante novel is a joy to read. The reader is drawn in from the outset and the characters just jump off the page. I enjoyed reading about Jack Warr's police activieties but just as much pleasure was gained from the insights into his personal and domestic life, and getting to know more about his family. I look forward to the next in the series.

A good addition to the series, Jack is laying it all on the line again to catch a serial killer, very dark and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

An excellent read

I have always enjoyed Lynda La Plante, but unfortunately this one didn’t tick the boxes for me. Just couldn’t get into it and a far cry from the usual excellent reads that she has provided over the years.

It might be harsh to label DS Jack Warr as a ‘Bad Cop’, but it’s close at times, but frequently in a good cause to solve a case. He’s so likeable, incredibly plausible, and programmed to talk himself out of trouble at work and home. Indeed, he could easily fight his way out of a paper bag. He’s suffering nightmares from a previous case at the start, which sounds like PTSD. I was also interested in the sub-theme about Fentanyl. I’ve read in other books about people taking them, but I wondered what they were. President Donald Trump has also mentioned this medication.

I enjoyed the mix of home life and the detective cases. When the couple converts their home, Maggie exerts her female wiles to enhance the decor, which amuses me. Jack is so involved with the children, Hannah and Charlie, that it’s moving.

Jack is like a moth to a flame over the talented but dubious Adam Border. It’s hard not to admire the fraudster’s talent as an art forger. I don’t think we’ve seen the last of him. The Crucifixion was sickening and gruesome. It makes you realise what evil prevails in the world. I loved how the author started calmly, heated the momentum, and then exploded the plot, causing you to take a breath. When Jack later finds himself on the naughty mat at work, his wife, Maggie, is supportive and craftily saves his skin. The incident ultimately makes him take stock of his future. Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnier Books for the honour of reading a great new novel.

Detective Jack Warr is still recovering from the aftermath of catching serial killer Rodney Middleton. The case may be over, and Middleton safely locked up, but Jack is still having nightmares that terrify him and his wife.
Then Jack bumps into an old adversary, Adam Border. Suddenly Jack has a new interest. The world of art forgery.
When a man is discovered brutally murdered in a framers shop that Jack has seen Adam frequenting, Jack wonders if Adam could be the victim, or could he be the killer?
Jack can’t help becoming involved, he has a grudging respect for Adam and needs to know the truth. But getting involved could put not only his career at risk but also his life and his family.
This book takes you into the shady side of the art world, but it also lets you get to know more about Jack Warr both as a man and as a Detective. It’s well written and is another hit from the incomparable Lynda La Plante.

This is an unusual book in that early on respected detective Jack is suggested to be corrupt as he has been staching away large numbers of banknotes. He also cannot resist tinkering in cases that are none of his business and that leads to questions being asked at work about his trustworthiness. On his side, he has just finished solving a complex case and his experience in court left him with mental health issues. He also, with Maggie, has a lively home life which is a welcome relief from the intense parts of the book. Eventually he does get himself into difficulties at work when he turns up on television as the hero at a reception in London which goes wrong. The figures behind the event are under scrutiny by detectives. The problem is he has become fascinated by art forgery and has got too close to some of its main figures. There are many strands to this story and many figures to keep your mind active! I recommend it.

You'd think that, having cleared up a particularly nasty case and put a serial killer in prison, Jack Warr could put his feet up and relax, wouldn't you?

But he's not.

He's having nightmares, and they're leaving his wife Maggie terrified.

And, of course, Jack picks up another horrible murder case

Another excellent addition to this brilliant series