Each year, the 11/06 unit reunite to commemorate their time in the Falklands - a time that bonded them for life. Whilst they've gone their separate ways, they make time to raise a toast to their fallen comrades and reminisce. But when one of them is killed in a mugging gone wrong, and his medals are stolen - the gang, along with their fallen comrade's daughter - set out to ensure that those medals are returned to their rightful owner.

This is a fantastic first book in a new series, written by the wonderful Neil Lancaster under the pseudonym Max Connor. A brilliant start - 5*.

50 billion/5 stars! I am a military Veteran (of the US not Royal military) and this book was written by someone that really knows their stuff. All the references were spot on and the energy and memories of the characters fit those of Veterans. I loved the retribution angle of this story and was surprisingly heart-broken when Frankie was murdered, since we only get to experience him for the first couple chapters. A satisfying and thrilling read.

This was a great introduction to Josie and the 11/06 club starting with a burglary gone wrong which resulted in the death of Josie’s dad. This isn’t cosy crime but the protagonists make for an unusual bunch of detectives tracking down the medals that had been stolen so there’s the kind of camaraderie you get with some cosy crime. I loved how they each played to their individual strengths and Josie was a revelation. There’s some great action and tense moments and some really good characters with the person the medals were procured for being especially disturbing. There was an interesting twist in the dynamics between the characters and it’s certainly a solid start to the series.

No Mercy is the first book in what will hopefully become a new series by Max Connor.

The book is a really good read with a few light hearted moments and keeps a good pace throughout as our protagonists look to recover some stolen medals.

The author manages to create three dimensional characters despite this being their first outing and the ending is a good one.

Definitely recommended.

Stealing a veteran’s medals is a low bar to set. Someone needs to pay and it’s the 11/06 club presenting the bill. Full of ribald humour and slang, both military and civvy, No Mercy presents a band of ex servicemen that welcome the challenge to put their skills to use once again and a no nonsense woman who not only has the measure of them but can blag her way through a tight spot with the best of them.

The pacing is first rate and Josie’s ragtag band of vets are wonderful company. No Mercy delivers on a number of levels.

I was granted a review copy of No Mercy and am leaving a review voluntarily.