Thank you @harpercollinsuk #partner for the gifted eARC!

Y’ALL. This is my third book in the Rees & Khan series and once again, a solid, no-doubt-about-it 5-star read. If you’re even remotely into police procedurals like I am, you need these books in your life. They’re dark, gritty, twisty, and completely unputdownable.

Quick side note — in the US, this one’s called The Black Highway. Why did I read the UK version, you ask? Well… let’s just say I got denied for the US arc and my little book-obsessed self got some insider tips on how to get my hands on it anyway 😏. Sneaky sneaky. No regrets.

Back to the book — Simon Toyne just knows how to craft a tense, clue-packed, high-stakes thriller that keeps you guessing until the last page. I swear I could feel my blood pressure rising at times. And let’s talk about Laughton Rees for a second because she is seriously one of my favorite fictional detectives. Total badass, fiercely loyal, a kickass mother, and the sweetest girlfriend. I love how she balances being a tough detective while still showing her softer side — it makes her feel so real.

And of course, DCI Tannahill Khan is another standout. I honestly can’t get enough of these two. This book was dark, atmospheric, and so binge-worthy I devoured it in one sitting. I just couldn’t stop.

If you’re a fan of Hannah Morrissey or gritty crime series with unforgettable characters, do yourself a favor and pick this one up. Or better yet, start from book one — you’ll thank me later.

Highly, highly recommend this whole series. Simon Toyne, you’re a legend. 🙌

Wow what a read! Full of red herrings,gripping with a storyline that held me spellbound from start to finish.
A gutsy female with a checkered past but is now a criminologist. Is her past coming back to haunt her?
Excellent, loved it!