This was the best Bill Kitson book that I have ever read. Once you start a Bill Kitson book they are unbelievable difficult to put down and I had great difficulty in closing this one also until I reached the exciting conclusion. The author has published seventeen previous stories in the DI Mike Nash series and I understand he also writes historical fiction and lighter stories set in Greece under the pen-name 'William Gordon'. I will certainly look out for them in the future.
Two dead bodies, locked in a disused mortuary. In the basement of a hospital that shut its doors over twenty years ago. The irony isn’t lost on veteran DI Mike Nash.

The victims have been shot in the head, execution style — by a consummate professional who knows exactly how to cover their tracks, leaving no evidence and no solid leads for Nash to go on.

The deeper Nash digs, the more he fears the past will come back to bite him. These bodies are tied to a dark history of crime and betrayal, and a past case with more loose ends than Nash cares to remember.

It’s not long before a third body surfaces. This time the scene’s awash with DNA, belonging to a man who died decades ago.

Now Nash must face the chilling possibility that his oldest adversary is behind it all, watching and waiting to take his own brand of deadly vengeance . . .
I love the great repartee between the various detectives involved on the case which reminds me of the 87th Precinct stories of the late author Ed McBain. I also read books by Michael Connelly, but if anything Bill Kitson’s stories are if anything more exciting than those of the American author. This marvellous writer should release his books in paperback as well as hardcover and Kindle as his truly excellent writing skills should get the largest reading public possible. His books are always very carefully researched and have irresistible gripping plots, that seamlessly weave themes of multi-dimensional crime, with excellent character back stories.
I thought this was a fantastic story with superb characterisation and there is a quote from a review in the Scarborough Evening News on one of his previous stories back cover saying "Don't read it on a bus, as you'll miss your stop" which I thought was wonderful. I do not read on buses but I stayed up until 3.35am one night because I just could not put it down!
Very well recommended.
Complimentary copy provided by netgalley.com for honest review

"Dead Or Alive" is the 18th book in a series and ties up loose ends from a previous mystery, but it can be understood even if you haven't read any of the other books, but I highly recommend catch up as it has been a fantastic series.

Nash heads a team of detectives, investigating several murders and as usual another crime spate that is unrelated, but an interesting side line. I enjoyed the scenes from the point-of-view of the bad guys, as this gave you a few clues and links as to what is going on. There is the usual good, humoured banter between the team.

Just a small amount of bad language. Overall, another great addition to the series. Can’t wait for book 19. I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review

A really great story. Good twists. Loved all the characters that was in it. Already looking forward to the next in the series.. if you didn't no this was part of a series I guess it could be a standalone also

A very pleasant novel ! I enjoyed the straightforward way of writing as well as the plot letting you guessing up to the conclusion. The investigation team are a nice bunch of police officers whose family lives do not overwhelm the storyline. A lot of murders, many (police) subplots which do not alter the moods of the team making the whole novel somehow much lighter than could be expected! I loved their striving at making jokes... A great read!
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I have voluntarily written an honest review.

"Dead Or Alive" is a police detective mystery. It's the 18th book in a series and ties up loose ends from a previous mystery, but it can be understood even if you haven't read any of the other books (like me). Nash heads a team of detectives, and they solve a series of crimes (thefts of oil, cars, jewelry) while working on several murders that appear to be linked. The story focused mostly on the investigation (asking questions, following up leads, etc.) rather than on developing the characters or the setting. There were some scenes from the point-of-view of the bad guys, so the reader has more idea of what's going on than the detectives. It's not really a puzzle for the reader, just reading to discover how Nash and his team will solve the crimes.

There was a minor amount of bad language. There were no sex scenes (though there were several references to couples sharing a bed or finding comfort in each other). Overall, I'd recommend this mystery to fans of action-focused detective mysteries.

Kitson has such a unique way of telling his tale, and I love it so much. Write more Bill, write faster pleaser. I love Nash. He's a character. Quirky, like the authors writing style.

Detective Mike Nash thought that moving back to Yorkshire from London would give him a quieter life. Instead he finds a sleepy little town where nothing is what it seems . . . Good book! This book had great suspense, murder, mystery, intrigue, dark secrets and a few chilling twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and Joffe books for sharing this book with me!

Detective Mike Nash and his team find that the dead bodies found in a disused mortuary are linked to a host of other crimes. And deaths.

This is the first book I have read by Bill Kitson. I wish I had started the series from the beginning.
The plot is excellent and the police investigation good, and while I found the dialogue a bit dry and lacking a bit of 'personality', I did like the puns.

I do recommend this for people who have read the whole series, but having joined the game a little late, I am afraid that FOR ME, this didn't quite grab my attention.

DI Nash and his team are investigating some unexplained deaths, which turn out to be related to another series of crimes the team is working on. Assassins, stolen cars, faked deaths, and drugs are just the tip of the iceberg in this new case, but the team's dogged persistence will ensure that the villains get their comeuppance. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

What a storyteller Bill Kitson is... I was hooked from the start! She is a master at creating suspense and mystery! The twists didn’t stop coming!

I was gripped from onset and the tension was excellent! I love the DI Nash series I’ve read all of the books and this book was my favourite! This is psychological thriller writing at its very best.

It was dark and well-plotted psychological thriller. Intriguing, all the characters are well-fleshed and it was truly unputdownable Can’t wait for the next book!

Huge 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars from me!