Dishonour: A gritty, action-packed gangland thriller from Kerry Kaya

by Kerry Kaya

A BRAND NEW gripping, gangland thriller from Kerry Kaya that will have your heart in your mouth from the very first page! Blood binds, betrayal burns...

Reeling from the savage murder of his youngest brother Dylan, Damien Vickers wants answers. His first stop is the notorious Carter Family. Tommy Johnson – AKA Tommy Jr – was banged up with Dylan and saw the murder happen. So Damien’s going to make him talk…

Tommy Jr wants answers too. Dylan’s murder was savage and Tommy is certain there’s more going on. But Jonny Carter warns Tommy to steer clear. The Vickers family are bad news and Jonny’s worried that getting mixed up with them is a sure way to bring trouble to their door.

Damien and Tommy don’t care. They make an uneasy alliance, digging into the truth. And the deeper they go, the more they realize Dylan wasn’t the man they thought he was. As new and old secrets are revealed both families have to rethink exactly who they can trust. Family or foe?

And if there’s no honour among thieves, there’s even less among family…

Praise for Kerry

'Crime writing at its best! Believable characters - a must read!' Bestselling author Gillian Godden

'So many twists and turns, I couldn't put it down!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review

'Non stop action from beginning to the end!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review

'Her creativity is amazing, her characters believable. Her story lines are crazy and full of love, hate, violence and betrayal and even though she writes about villains you can’t help but like them' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review

'You know when Kerry Kaya has a new book out you're going to need time to relax and enjoy the ride! Well once again I was hooked from the very first page' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review

330 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 27, 2025

Reviews

[Bookstagramshaz Sharon Logue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 of the ‘Carter Next Generation’ book series.

Publication Date - 27th July 2025

Kerry, Kerry, Kerry …. Well yet again you have not disappointed!! It’s like getting together at a family reunion when reading one of your new books 🤭🤣. So many fantastic characters but I never seem to get confused and you always make some sort of reference during the book as well which is great!

I think I have read most of this authors books. So if you love a bit crime, definitely check them out.

Thanks Netgalley, Rachel’s Random Reads, Boldwood Books and of course Kerry Kaya herself!

This ARC was read and reviewed, in exchange of my honest opinion. Book blog tour to follow.


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[Els · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yesterday, I got to do a happy dance again, because a new gangland crime novel by this amazing author was waiting for me.

In gangland crime, I distinguish between two categories. On the one hand, there's what I call the softer genre, where it's still about power and money, but with less violence involved — the “warfare” plays out more in power games. On the other hand, there’s the grittier version, where punches are thrown left and right, but where cunning, manipulation, and bribery still play a major role. If I have to choose, I go for the second group. For me, gangland crime is about soft cores wrapped in tough exteriors, willing to do anything for family — whether it's bound by blood or not.

Luckily for me, this author chooses to write my favorite kind of gangland crime. :)

I can only say this was yet another fantastic installment in an already perfect series.
The Carters and the Vickers are two families who each rule a part of London, and due to circumstances, their paths cross. What could possibly go wrong...

Once again, this book shows how good some people are at putting on a performance and only revealing their true nature under certain circumstances — deceiving everyone around them. Who can you truly trust?

Acts of self-interest, backstabbing, and jealousy are some of the ingredients here, but there’s also room for reconciliation, fresh starts, and even love. I can’t stress enough how much I enjoyed this book. 5 stars.

[Louise Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Carters: Next Generation Book 3

Reeling from the savage murder of his younger brother Dylan, Damien Vickers wants answers. His first stop is the notorious Carter family. Tommy Johnston - AKA Tommy jr - was banged up with Dylan and saw the murder happen. So Damien is going to make him talk. Tommy jr wants answers too. Dylan's murder was savage and Tommy is certain that there's more going on. But Jonny Carter warns Tommy to steer clear. The Vickers family are bad news and Jonny's worried that getting mixed up with them is a sure way to bring trouble to their door. Damien and Tommy don't care. They make an uneasy alliance, digging into the truth. And the deeper they go, the more they realise Dylan wasn't the man they thought he was.

This is a gritty and gripping gangland crime book which has well-developed characters, secrets, betrayal and lies. Damien wants to know why his brother was killed in prison. Dylan's murder had been savage. Tommy jr thinks there's more going on, but he's warned to stay away by Tommy Carter. This is a fantastic addition to the series.

Published 27th July 2025

I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #KerryKaya for my ARC of #Dishonour in exchange for an honest review.

[Joe Singleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great UK gangland crime thriller. Although it is book 3 in the series it reads great as a standalone.
The story is quite detailed and initially I did struggle with who was who and kept getting the characters mixed up but the level of detail explains everything and you soon get engrossed in the storyline. The author is well known for writing strong gangland crime fiction but, I feel, that she has excelled with this book. As well as the strong female characters and tough male characters that you develop a good knowledge of throughout the book, there is also a great display of all the different connections, relationships, and complexities of life within a gangland crime family.
A must buy for all fans of the genre.
I read the e-book but have had a listen to a preview of the audiobook and Annie Aldington does a great job with the narration.
The book was released yesterday in paperback, hardback, e-book and audiobook formats.
Many thanks to Boldwood Books, NetGalley and the author for providing me with an advanced copy of the e-book in return for an honest and unbiased review

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another absolutely brilliant addition to this gangland series featuring the Carter family. A gritty read that doesn’t pull any punches this had me totally hooked from page one. Damien Vickers wants answers after his brother Dylan is murdered whilst in prison. Tommy Carter was there and Damien is convinced that he knows who was responsible so pays him a visit……. Fast paced and easy to follow this has colourful well described characters, tension, family dynamics, secrets and betrayal making this hard to put down!

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dishonour by Kerry Kaya was another excellent book especially as it's the third book in the excellent "The Carters: Next Generation" series, which is a gangland series. Just like the other two books once you start to read it you will be hooked especially as you find out what happens next within the Carter family.

Reading this new Carter series will not disappoint it is excellent,

I highly recommend this series. Its another 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read from start to finish. Looking forward to Kerry's next book within this series.

[Martha Brindley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good gangland thriller, set in London, featuring the Carter and Vickers families and filled with plenty action and drama. The plotting is based around family ties, betrayal and jealousy. The characters are believable and book 3 in the series finds Damien looking for answers to his brother Dylan's killing in prison. Relax, buckle up and enjoy the ride as the author never disappoints.. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third book in the Carter family series is an explosive read that does not disappoint. From start to finish, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It features great characters and is filled with crime, as one would expect, infused with themes of power and money that give it a violent edge.
If you're a fan of gripping gangland stories, this book will keep you captivated with its dramatic and compelling storyline.

[W.M. Rhodes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.

I am always excited about a new Kerry Kaya book; this one is no exception, full of the expected thrills and suspense from this excellent author. Recommended.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous instalment of gangland crime.
I couldn't wait to read this and it didn't disappoint. Family is everything, but does everyone play by the same rules?
5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 from me

[Debby Grindle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

As always another great book by Kerry Kaya. If you have followed The Carter's story then you will love this.

[emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

couldn’t put it down

Amazing read loved it
Can see now we may just get another in this series , couldn’t put it down the twists and turns

[Lynn Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

BRILLIANT READ

Another fantastic read from Kerry Barnes. Can’t wait for your next book
hopefully it’s a follow up from this one

[Rosina Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great series can't wait for next one 🥳