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Trapped
For Steve Jenkins prison isn’t just a locked cell; it’s a death sentence.
Somebody wants him gone.
Not punished. Not locked-up. Dead.
And it’s not only his life he’s scared for. It’s his girlfriend’s, too.
With Steve completely powerless, behind bars, she’s out there raising his baby alone. Without protection and too close to the one man she should fear the most, Lance King. A man who takes what he wants, no matter the cost.
Jolie Conway is doing her best to hold it all together for their young son. So when Lance King steps in, charming, protective, and everything Steve never was, she can’t help but fall for him. But beneath Lance’s polished smile lies something much darker, and by the time Jolie sees him for what he really is, there’s no way out.
Meanwhile, Wesley King has been digging into his brother’s business, desperate to find answers to the one question that refuses to stay buried: what really happened to Victoria?
As Wesley lays the ultimate trap for his brother, he’s not prepared for the bombshell that could implode everything they’ve built together. Blood might make you brothers; it doesn’t guarantee loyalty.
No Mercy. No Escape. TRAPPED.
Somebody wants him gone.
Not punished. Not locked-up. Dead.
And it’s not only his life he’s scared for. It’s his girlfriend’s, too.
With Steve completely powerless, behind bars, she’s out there raising his baby alone. Without protection and too close to the one man she should fear the most, Lance King. A man who takes what he wants, no matter the cost.
Jolie Conway is doing her best to hold it all together for their young son. So when Lance King steps in, charming, protective, and everything Steve never was, she can’t help but fall for him. But beneath Lance’s polished smile lies something much darker, and by the time Jolie sees him for what he really is, there’s no way out.
Meanwhile, Wesley King has been digging into his brother’s business, desperate to find answers to the one question that refuses to stay buried: what really happened to Victoria?
As Wesley lays the ultimate trap for his brother, he’s not prepared for the bombshell that could implode everything they’ve built together. Blood might make you brothers; it doesn’t guarantee loyalty.
No Mercy. No Escape. TRAPPED.
- GenresCrime
356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2026
About the author
Casey Kelleher
56 books371 followersCasey Kelleher was born in Cuckfield, West Sussex. Growing up she became an avid reader, loving in particular gritty crime thrillers and gangland books.
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Standalone Psych Thrillers
The Perfect Guest
The Missing Mother
The Babysitter's Secret
MINE
I'll Never Tell
Only Child
The Babysitter's Secret
Gangland/crime thrillers
standalones
Bad Blood
The Taken
The Promise
Rotten to the Core
Rise and Fall
Heartless
Griffin Estate Trilogy
No Escape (book 1)
No Fear (book 2)
No Going Back (book 3)
The Byrne Trilogy
The Betrayed (Book 1)
The Broken (Book)
The Forgotten (Book 3)
King brother Trilogy
Buried (1)
Trapped (2)
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The Books
Standalone Psych Thrillers
The Perfect Guest
The Missing Mother
The Babysitter's Secret
MINE
I'll Never Tell
Only Child
The Babysitter's Secret
Gangland/crime thrillers
standalones
Bad Blood
The Taken
The Promise
Rotten to the Core
Rise and Fall
Heartless
Griffin Estate Trilogy
No Escape (book 1)
No Fear (book 2)
No Going Back (book 3)
The Byrne Trilogy
The Betrayed (Book 1)
The Broken (Book)
The Forgotten (Book 3)
King brother Trilogy
Buried (1)
Trapped (2)
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April 13, 2026
Book 2 in the King Brothers Series but can easily be read as a stand alone
Lance King is evil, really nasty and even his long suffering brother Wesley has seen just how bad he is…..Jolie ( whose partner is in prison accused of murdering a Policeman) has taken a shine to him…a shine that very soon wears off as she realises what she has taken on, Jolie is also coming to terms with her Sister Victoria’s apparent disappearance
As the story evolves we find there are many things to uncover and many baddies and goodies and goodies who may be baddies and ( well you get the drift )
Its full on gangland adventure and once started hard to resist that ‘just one more page’ as the action keeps coming and some of it surprising on top of surprising
A fab involving character led read that enjoyed every page of
Lance King is evil, really nasty and even his long suffering brother Wesley has seen just how bad he is…..Jolie ( whose partner is in prison accused of murdering a Policeman) has taken a shine to him…a shine that very soon wears off as she realises what she has taken on, Jolie is also coming to terms with her Sister Victoria’s apparent disappearance
As the story evolves we find there are many things to uncover and many baddies and goodies and goodies who may be baddies and ( well you get the drift )
Its full on gangland adventure and once started hard to resist that ‘just one more page’ as the action keeps coming and some of it surprising on top of surprising
A fab involving character led read that enjoyed every page of
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March 30, 2026WoW!!!!! I am lost for words!!!! Trapped by Casey Kelleher is the second book in the excellent The King brothers series and what a gripping gangland crime thriller this was. I loved reading the first book but the second book within the series was so gripping I was glued to my kindle all weekend reading Trapped!
Steve Jenkins, had a perfect relationship with Jolie Conway and they have a young son called Kane. Everything changed between them, when Jolie thinks he cheated on her and now Steve is in prison for something he is adamant he didn’t do. But, someone wants him in there for good and they want him gone!!! and it is a death sentence if he is not careful!!!
The only person who knows the real reason why he is in Prison!!!
Lance King!!! and now he is getting closer to Steves Girlfriend Jolie!!!
Steve is completely powerless, and behind bars he can not do anything to help or warn Jolie, especially as she’s out there raising his baby alone. She is without protection and too close to the one man she should fear the most, Lance King, and he is becoming very close and very cosy with Jolie! Even Jolie's mum is fooled by his charm!
Lance King is a man who takes what he wants, no matter the cost. and No one can Stop him!!
Wesley King is Lance's brother and he has been digging into his brother’s business. Now, he is so desperate to find all the answers but there is one question that refuses to stay buried:
What really happened to Victoria?
Victoria is Jolie's sister who disappeared over a year ago.
Will Wesley King, be the one who stops his brother before he hurt anyone else or even kill anyone else in time?
WoW ......It was full of twists and turns throughout and the characters were excellent, especially - Lance King; he was handsome guy and came across full of charms especially towards the Jolie Conway and her Mum. But, he had another side of him, he had an evil streak and he was 100% pure evil!!!!!!
I highly recommend Trapped by Casey Kelleher it was a 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ read. It can be read as a standalone but I so recommend you read both of these within the Kings's Brothers series.What a cliff hanger ending it was and I can't wait for the next book. 💕 Another Excellent book 💕
Steve Jenkins, had a perfect relationship with Jolie Conway and they have a young son called Kane. Everything changed between them, when Jolie thinks he cheated on her and now Steve is in prison for something he is adamant he didn’t do. But, someone wants him in there for good and they want him gone!!! and it is a death sentence if he is not careful!!!
The only person who knows the real reason why he is in Prison!!!
Lance King!!! and now he is getting closer to Steves Girlfriend Jolie!!!
Steve is completely powerless, and behind bars he can not do anything to help or warn Jolie, especially as she’s out there raising his baby alone. She is without protection and too close to the one man she should fear the most, Lance King, and he is becoming very close and very cosy with Jolie! Even Jolie's mum is fooled by his charm!
Lance King is a man who takes what he wants, no matter the cost. and No one can Stop him!!
Wesley King is Lance's brother and he has been digging into his brother’s business. Now, he is so desperate to find all the answers but there is one question that refuses to stay buried:
What really happened to Victoria?
Victoria is Jolie's sister who disappeared over a year ago.
Will Wesley King, be the one who stops his brother before he hurt anyone else or even kill anyone else in time?
WoW ......It was full of twists and turns throughout and the characters were excellent, especially - Lance King; he was handsome guy and came across full of charms especially towards the Jolie Conway and her Mum. But, he had another side of him, he had an evil streak and he was 100% pure evil!!!!!!
I highly recommend Trapped by Casey Kelleher it was a 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ read. It can be read as a standalone but I so recommend you read both of these within the Kings's Brothers series.What a cliff hanger ending it was and I can't wait for the next book. 💕 Another Excellent book 💕
August 31, 2026
I’m a big fan of Casey Kelleher’s writing and love the way she explores the darker, shady side of the criminal underworld. Trapped had me hooked from the start.
This is the second book in the King Brothers series, it throws us straight back into their dangerous world. Jolie is trying to keep everything together while raising her baby without her partner Steve who’s in prison for murdering a police officer, but things take a seriously dark turn when Lance King sets his sights on her.
The characters really made this one for me, especially Lance. Charming when he needs to be, but underneath he’s a violent, manipulative and seriously dangerous man, and never knowing what he’ll do next keeps the tension high.
Wesley King is much more of a grey character. He’s certainly no saint, but I found myself really interested in his search for the truth about Jolie’s sister Victoria and the questions he starts asking about his own family.
I really enjoyed Trapped for its characters and the Hard-hitting plot. Casey Kelleher’s writing is bang on gritty, dark and straight to the point. I love that she doesn’t shy away from the nastier side of gangland life. Basically Trapped has everything I want from this type of crime thriller.
If you want a crime thriller that takes you somewhere dark and doesn’t apologise for it, give Trapped a go. It’s brutal, messy and thoroughly entertaining, exactly the kind of read that makes you want to see where this series goes next. 🩸📚
This is the second book in the King Brothers series, it throws us straight back into their dangerous world. Jolie is trying to keep everything together while raising her baby without her partner Steve who’s in prison for murdering a police officer, but things take a seriously dark turn when Lance King sets his sights on her.
The characters really made this one for me, especially Lance. Charming when he needs to be, but underneath he’s a violent, manipulative and seriously dangerous man, and never knowing what he’ll do next keeps the tension high.
Wesley King is much more of a grey character. He’s certainly no saint, but I found myself really interested in his search for the truth about Jolie’s sister Victoria and the questions he starts asking about his own family.
I really enjoyed Trapped for its characters and the Hard-hitting plot. Casey Kelleher’s writing is bang on gritty, dark and straight to the point. I love that she doesn’t shy away from the nastier side of gangland life. Basically Trapped has everything I want from this type of crime thriller.
If you want a crime thriller that takes you somewhere dark and doesn’t apologise for it, give Trapped a go. It’s brutal, messy and thoroughly entertaining, exactly the kind of read that makes you want to see where this series goes next. 🩸📚
April 5, 2026
The second book in the King Brother’s series and oh my goodness it’s another absolutely fantastic read . Talk about keeping me on the edge of my seat , well this book most certainly did that . Every single chapter had me glued to my kindle and there were times my heart was in my mouth . There were twists I never in a million years saw coming . Casey Kelleher has definitely surpassed herself again with this second book . A superb storyline and great well developed characters . We see how evil and depraved some of these characters are, with one in particular being evil personified . The ending makes a clear path for the third book and I can’t wait for it to be published .
March 31, 2026
Review for Trapped
By casey kelleher....
I was lucky enough to be able to get an ARC of this title.....
W.O.W 😮😮😮
Hard hitting, explosive, full of action! I LOVED IT 🥰. The King brothers are back, but can they be taken card of?? Lance is very twisted and he has possessions that nobody else should ever be able to see!! Wes his brother is sick of cleaning up after Lance's dodgy exploits, even he is shocked at the depravity of the things his brother has done.
When Steve is set up for murder, Lance moves into a life with Steve's partner Jolie and their son Kane. Does Lance have anything to do with her sister Victoria's disappearance, is she dead??
As DS Hannah Pinkney and Chris Foster, try to make things stick in court to get Lance put away for life. Hannah ends up in her own danger? Is she a threat? I didnt want this to end. Thrilling Non stop from start to finish way to go Casey Kelleher 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟read from. Me 📚
By casey kelleher....
I was lucky enough to be able to get an ARC of this title.....
W.O.W 😮😮😮
Hard hitting, explosive, full of action! I LOVED IT 🥰. The King brothers are back, but can they be taken card of?? Lance is very twisted and he has possessions that nobody else should ever be able to see!! Wes his brother is sick of cleaning up after Lance's dodgy exploits, even he is shocked at the depravity of the things his brother has done.
When Steve is set up for murder, Lance moves into a life with Steve's partner Jolie and their son Kane. Does Lance have anything to do with her sister Victoria's disappearance, is she dead??
As DS Hannah Pinkney and Chris Foster, try to make things stick in court to get Lance put away for life. Hannah ends up in her own danger? Is she a threat? I didnt want this to end. Thrilling Non stop from start to finish way to go Casey Kelleher 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟read from. Me 📚
September 15, 2026
Another excellent listen from Casey Kelleher.
The story is fast-paced and, being a gangland thriller, fairly violent in places, but it is packed with plenty of well-developed characters and twists and turns that keep you hooked from beginning to end.
This follows directly on from Book 1, so it is imperative that you read the first book before starting this one. There is a lot going on, and having the background from Book 1 makes all the difference.
I thoroughly enjoyed this instalment and I'm now eagerly looking forward to the release of Book 3. Hopefully, I won't have too long to wait!
The narration is, once again, second to none. Annie Aldington is absolutely superb and, as we have come to expect from her, brings both the characters and the story brilliantly to life.
Highly Recommended.
The story is fast-paced and, being a gangland thriller, fairly violent in places, but it is packed with plenty of well-developed characters and twists and turns that keep you hooked from beginning to end.
This follows directly on from Book 1, so it is imperative that you read the first book before starting this one. There is a lot going on, and having the background from Book 1 makes all the difference.
I thoroughly enjoyed this instalment and I'm now eagerly looking forward to the release of Book 3. Hopefully, I won't have too long to wait!
The narration is, once again, second to none. Annie Aldington is absolutely superb and, as we have come to expect from her, brings both the characters and the story brilliantly to life.
Highly Recommended.
March 28, 2026
I loved the first book about The King brothers and this one certainly didn’t disappoint- it was a fab read and I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Lance King is recovering but he can’t remember much about what happened to him. His brother Wesley is finding out more about what Lance has been up to and he is shocked and horrified about what Lance was involved in.
Steve Jenkins is in prison for something he is adamant he didn’t do. His girlfriend Jolie thinks he cheated on her and unknown to Steve she’s getting closer to Lance King - who Steve knows is the reason he is in prison.
DI Hannah Pinkney is determined to bring Lance King down. She believes that Steve is innocent and that Lance has set him up but needs to find evidence to support her suspicions.
A fast paced and full of action book that contains surprises that I just didn’t consider. I would definitely recommend this book and am looking forward to book 3 in the series.
Lance King is recovering but he can’t remember much about what happened to him. His brother Wesley is finding out more about what Lance has been up to and he is shocked and horrified about what Lance was involved in.
Steve Jenkins is in prison for something he is adamant he didn’t do. His girlfriend Jolie thinks he cheated on her and unknown to Steve she’s getting closer to Lance King - who Steve knows is the reason he is in prison.
DI Hannah Pinkney is determined to bring Lance King down. She believes that Steve is innocent and that Lance has set him up but needs to find evidence to support her suspicions.
A fast paced and full of action book that contains surprises that I just didn’t consider. I would definitely recommend this book and am looking forward to book 3 in the series.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is a brilliant gangland crime thriller.
This is book 2 in this series and with Lance growing more reckless, there’s lots going on in this book.
Lance has weaselled his way into Jolie’s life after setting up her boyfriend for murder. Her Mum thinks the sun shines out of his a**e and Lance is loving it.
Wesley is appalled when he finds out about Lance’s sideline of trafficking young girls and filming them while they’re raped. He tells Lance that the Police are onto him so Lance persuades Wesley that he’ll close that business down.
Howrvrt, events soon get out of control and Jolie and others are soon fearing for their lives.
This is a great book and one that I’d highly recommend.
This is book 2 in this series and with Lance growing more reckless, there’s lots going on in this book.
Lance has weaselled his way into Jolie’s life after setting up her boyfriend for murder. Her Mum thinks the sun shines out of his a**e and Lance is loving it.
Wesley is appalled when he finds out about Lance’s sideline of trafficking young girls and filming them while they’re raped. He tells Lance that the Police are onto him so Lance persuades Wesley that he’ll close that business down.
Howrvrt, events soon get out of control and Jolie and others are soon fearing for their lives.
This is a great book and one that I’d highly recommend.
April 1, 2026
King brothers book two.
No mercy
No escape
Trapped.
Jolie Conway is doing her best alone with her baby son, with his father Steve behind bars , shes holding it all together.
Lance King has stepped in and Jolie is smittened by his charm.
But he is one dangerous man even his brother Westley is building a trap to bring him down.
DS Hannah Pinkney at the mile end police station is one tough copper, and determined to get justice for King with his twisted mind. With her private life at home she has her work cut out.
This has to be a big slap bang read once again after two books I am eager to read more in this new series from this exceptional author. You will be hooked reading up to the explosive ending.
No mercy
No escape
Trapped.
Jolie Conway is doing her best alone with her baby son, with his father Steve behind bars , shes holding it all together.
Lance King has stepped in and Jolie is smittened by his charm.
But he is one dangerous man even his brother Westley is building a trap to bring him down.
DS Hannah Pinkney at the mile end police station is one tough copper, and determined to get justice for King with his twisted mind. With her private life at home she has her work cut out.
This has to be a big slap bang read once again after two books I am eager to read more in this new series from this exceptional author. You will be hooked reading up to the explosive ending.
March 31, 2026
I started this, the second book in the King Brother series yesterday evening and finished within 24 hours.
This is definitely the sequel you want to read! A good solid 10⭐️ read that delves more into the twisted work of Lance and Wesley King.
God, Lance is some piece of work isn’t he! I must say Casey Kelleher has introduced us to some characters since 2011 but Lance is a different level altogether. His lack of morals, involvement in past disappearances and his smarmy attitude is crying out for him to get caught…. With Wes realising he can’t be saved and the Officers Pinckney and Foster on his heels can Jolie and Kane be saved is the question…
This is definitely the sequel you want to read! A good solid 10⭐️ read that delves more into the twisted work of Lance and Wesley King.
God, Lance is some piece of work isn’t he! I must say Casey Kelleher has introduced us to some characters since 2011 but Lance is a different level altogether. His lack of morals, involvement in past disappearances and his smarmy attitude is crying out for him to get caught…. With Wes realising he can’t be saved and the Officers Pinckney and Foster on his heels can Jolie and Kane be saved is the question…
March 31, 2026
This series is amazing—gritty and gripping. Steve is struggling in prison, while Jolie wrestles with her feelings as Lance King enters her life and woos her. Wes King is trying to keep Lance in check, as Detective Hannah Pinkey closes in on him. It’s an addictive read, and I can’t wait for book three from this very talented author.
May 22, 2026
crime thriller with a psychological edge
Women look for a man with fire
But sometimes playing with fire gets you burnt
And sometimes when you are in someone’s clutches it’s too late to get out before your whole world can come crashing down.
Great 2nd book in the series well written and enjoyed it
Well done
Women look for a man with fire
But sometimes playing with fire gets you burnt
And sometimes when you are in someone’s clutches it’s too late to get out before your whole world can come crashing down.
Great 2nd book in the series well written and enjoyed it
Well done
June 5, 2026
Gripping storyline
Wow!! This book had me hooked from the start, excitement, anger, stomach churning, upset, you get all the emotions trying to get to the end.
And you think you know the ending then bang....you really dont. Had a bit of a soft spot for Wesley but Lance grrrr....really is a man with a black heart and soul. Cant wait for the next one.
Wow!! This book had me hooked from the start, excitement, anger, stomach churning, upset, you get all the emotions trying to get to the end.
And you think you know the ending then bang....you really dont. Had a bit of a soft spot for Wesley but Lance grrrr....really is a man with a black heart and soul. Cant wait for the next one.
June 30, 2026
Yet another excellent read. Casey never ceases to amaze me or let me down. I was racing at break neck speed for the conclusion only to find that there’s another in the series ! Happy days.
A traumatic subject combined with her usual treatment of gangland characters. Never boring.
Please keep up the fantastic work and can’t wait for the next instalment.
A traumatic subject combined with her usual treatment of gangland characters. Never boring.
Please keep up the fantastic work and can’t wait for the next instalment.
April 1, 2026
Another great read
Another fantastic read by a great author. She never fails to keep you totally enthralled in the story. This book had me glued from start to finish. I totally enjoyed it and would highly recommend. Can’t wait to see if the story continues in another book.
Another fantastic read by a great author. She never fails to keep you totally enthralled in the story. This book had me glued from start to finish. I totally enjoyed it and would highly recommend. Can’t wait to see if the story continues in another book.
April 7, 2026
Absolutely stellar and somehow significantly more gripping than Buried, which has shocked me as Buried had me absolutely hooked.
Incredible plot that had me emotionally invested all the way. I need a lie down...
Incredible plot that had me emotionally invested all the way. I need a lie down...
May 31, 2026
I had to keep taking a break with this book it got a bit too much just as I like it ! Lance King is one evil sadistic sick bastard. What I love though is there has to be another installment from Lance must remember to breathe! Absolutely brilliant book !
April 5, 2026
Excellent
Could not put this down.
Can't wait for book 3
Great author read loads of her books.
Keep it up
Could not put this down.
Can't wait for book 3
Great author read loads of her books.
Keep it up
April 5, 2026
Brilliant
May 7, 2026
Amazing
An absolute belter couldn't read it quick enough from start to finish it had me gripped can not wait for the next one
An absolute belter couldn't read it quick enough from start to finish it had me gripped can not wait for the next one
June 14, 2026
What an fantastic sequel. Picks up right where the first book ended. So well paced. Excellent.
June 22, 2026
What a brilliant series this was, I was addicted to it! Surely there has to be a third for the King Brothers.
September 27, 2026
Another great story from Casey Kelleher. I felt really sorry for Steve in prison after being set up. Lance is a really horrible person and I hope he gets his just deserts i the next book.
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