Excellent book loved every page of this book. As I have loved this series about the Silva Family along with their friends and family this series was very entertaining. Gillian Godden writes great gangland books and I look forward to her next.

I haven’t read the previous book, but from the beginning of this story, I can tell that it ended on a cliffhanger that this one now continues from. I'm curious to see what the author has in store for us...

During Alex’s time in prison, his children weren’t sitting idle. Although their intentions may have been good, they probably should have chosen a different way to make money. They've stepped on quite a few toes, and now the whole family has to face the consequences.

Alex’s goal was to start a new life, far from his past as a criminal, but due to this tragic event—of which his daughter has become the victim—he is forced to pull out all the stops to bring her back. This comes with considerable risks and dangers.

Will he be able to deal with those responsible and remove the sword of Damocles hanging over his family's heads?

Fortunately, he has friends he can rely on—but are they all trustworthy? Sometimes help comes from an unknown and unexpected source, and you have to seize those chances with both hands.

I have somewhat mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, there are parts I really liked, but on the other, I had my doubts about certain actions. I often raised my eyebrows, finding it hard to accept how the parents behaved under these circumstances. Of course, everyone reacts differently to situations, but still…

For me, it could have been a bit more intense—after all, this is about a turf war...

I liked the idea behind the book, but the execution didn’t always feel believable to me. That’s why I’m giving it 4 stars.

Thank you

Compassionate leave from prison sees Alex Silva trying to straighten out the chaos caused by his two children Deana and Dante. Deana is kidnapped and Dante has murdered two drug dealers who were attempting to kill his friend Kev. Who can Alex trust, no-one is what they seem., but help comes from an unexpected source. Another fantastic book.