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Ruthless #3
Raw Justice
A Vincent is dead and the police have no idea who the killer is. The notorious Ruthers, a villainous family caught up in drugs and prostitution are the only link to the murder.
Dolly returns to England to do what she does best and unravels a web of lies.
With her family once more behind her she will stop at nothing to exact her revenge.
But nothing prepares her for the most horrific discovery. The sinister secrets held within the judiciary are more disturbing than she could have ever imagined.
The true meaning of the 'Gentlemens Club' will shock her to the core.
Older and wiser, Dolly comes face to face with her last living demon and this time she is taking no prisoners.
Dolly returns to England to do what she does best and unravels a web of lies.
With her family once more behind her she will stop at nothing to exact her revenge.
But nothing prepares her for the most horrific discovery. The sinister secrets held within the judiciary are more disturbing than she could have ever imagined.
The true meaning of the 'Gentlemens Club' will shock her to the core.
Older and wiser, Dolly comes face to face with her last living demon and this time she is taking no prisoners.
- GenresCrime
516 pages, Paperback
Published June 8, 2017
219 people are currently reading
148 people want to read
About the author
Kerry Barnes
32 books212 followersKerry Barnes: The Voice of British Gangland Fiction.
Kerry Barnes is a bestselling British gangland and crime thriller author, known for writing gritty, hard-hitting stories rooted in the darker side of organised crime. Her novels are packed with tension, betrayal, revenge, and morally complex characters — often driven by fierce, uncompromising women who refuse to back down.
Widely recognised for her raw, fast-paced style, Kerry’s books explore the realities of loyalty, power, family, and survival within the criminal underworld. Her stories pull no punches and aren’t afraid to venture into uncomfortable territory, making her a firm favourite with readers who enjoy dark, authentic British crime fiction.
With multiple chart-topping and number one bestselling titles, Kerry Barnes has built a loyal readership among fans of gangland fiction and crime thrillers. Her work is frequently compared to leading voices in the genre such as Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers, while maintaining a distinctive edge and voice of her own.
Kerry is the author of several popular series, including the Dolly Vincent Trilogy, Carrie Verne Series, Nemesis Trilogy, Harper Kane Trilogy, and The Hunted Trilogy, alongside a growing list of standalone novels and dark psychological thrillers.
Her latest work continues to push boundaries, delivering intense storytelling with sharp dialogue, emotional depth, and relentless pace — perfect for readers who like their crime fiction bold, brutal, and unforgettable.
Kerry Barnes is a bestselling British gangland and crime thriller author, known for writing gritty, hard-hitting stories rooted in the darker side of organised crime. Her novels are packed with tension, betrayal, revenge, and morally complex characters — often driven by fierce, uncompromising women who refuse to back down.
Widely recognised for her raw, fast-paced style, Kerry’s books explore the realities of loyalty, power, family, and survival within the criminal underworld. Her stories pull no punches and aren’t afraid to venture into uncomfortable territory, making her a firm favourite with readers who enjoy dark, authentic British crime fiction.
With multiple chart-topping and number one bestselling titles, Kerry Barnes has built a loyal readership among fans of gangland fiction and crime thrillers. Her work is frequently compared to leading voices in the genre such as Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers, while maintaining a distinctive edge and voice of her own.
Kerry is the author of several popular series, including the Dolly Vincent Trilogy, Carrie Verne Series, Nemesis Trilogy, Harper Kane Trilogy, and The Hunted Trilogy, alongside a growing list of standalone novels and dark psychological thrillers.
Her latest work continues to push boundaries, delivering intense storytelling with sharp dialogue, emotional depth, and relentless pace — perfect for readers who like their crime fiction bold, brutal, and unforgettable.
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September 13, 2017
OMG OMG OMG what a book…...It has been just over a year since I have read Ruthless the first book in the Vincent trilogy and I do recall saying….It looks like there is a new author in town! Now i can happily say Kerry is without a doubt up there with the likes of Kimberly Chambers, Dreda Mitchell and Jessie Keane.
With a Vincent dead and the police have no idea who the killer is. The notorious Ruthers, a villainous family caught up in drugs and prostitution are the only link to the murder.
We follow one very powerful story that took me through a whirlwind of emotions. Kerry effortlessly pulls at your heartstrings and eats at your emotions and made me cry yet again! Lol Not only that she takes us through some very dark and uncomfortable scenes where you can feel the emotion through her excellent writing skills and at the same time keeping me on tenterhooks. The tension build up is unbelieveable.
I actually started this telling myself i will just read a couple of pages. But that didn't happen. This will grab you round the throat and not let you go until the very last page. Seriously I couldn't put it down I read this in two sittings just having five hours sleep in between. Then waking up I just couldn't help picking it up to continue this roller coaster of a ride story. Simply wanting to know what was going to happen next.
In this story we meet old and new characters I love Francesca who is one of the main character’s in the this story she is alpha male head strong and totally rocks. Being a grit lit story there are plenty of bad guys some of them you will despise. Kerry has a brilliant ability of making the characters come to life.
This is definitely the best one out of the series and i am gutted that I have finished it. I cannot wait to see what Kerry brings us next she certainly knows how to write that's for sure,
I cannot recommend this enough giving it 5 well deserved stars.
Massive thank you to Kerry for a copy in exchange for an honest unbiased review.
With a Vincent dead and the police have no idea who the killer is. The notorious Ruthers, a villainous family caught up in drugs and prostitution are the only link to the murder.
We follow one very powerful story that took me through a whirlwind of emotions. Kerry effortlessly pulls at your heartstrings and eats at your emotions and made me cry yet again! Lol Not only that she takes us through some very dark and uncomfortable scenes where you can feel the emotion through her excellent writing skills and at the same time keeping me on tenterhooks. The tension build up is unbelieveable.
I actually started this telling myself i will just read a couple of pages. But that didn't happen. This will grab you round the throat and not let you go until the very last page. Seriously I couldn't put it down I read this in two sittings just having five hours sleep in between. Then waking up I just couldn't help picking it up to continue this roller coaster of a ride story. Simply wanting to know what was going to happen next.
In this story we meet old and new characters I love Francesca who is one of the main character’s in the this story she is alpha male head strong and totally rocks. Being a grit lit story there are plenty of bad guys some of them you will despise. Kerry has a brilliant ability of making the characters come to life.
This is definitely the best one out of the series and i am gutted that I have finished it. I cannot wait to see what Kerry brings us next she certainly knows how to write that's for sure,
I cannot recommend this enough giving it 5 well deserved stars.
Massive thank you to Kerry for a copy in exchange for an honest unbiased review.
January 13, 2018
Absolutely brilliant!
The 3rd and final part of The Vincent Trilogy and I was desperate for it to be as good as the first two books and Wow! I was not disappointed. The story was brilliant from start to finish, it actually had me in tears at the end. Believable, lovable characters as well as characters you just despise. Kerry has a knack of bringing them to life. I actually think this is the best book of the series and I'm gutted there's no more Vincent storylines. I cannot recognise book and trilogy enough. Brilliant again Kerry.
The 3rd and final part of The Vincent Trilogy and I was desperate for it to be as good as the first two books and Wow! I was not disappointed. The story was brilliant from start to finish, it actually had me in tears at the end. Believable, lovable characters as well as characters you just despise. Kerry has a knack of bringing them to life. I actually think this is the best book of the series and I'm gutted there's no more Vincent storylines. I cannot recognise book and trilogy enough. Brilliant again Kerry.
July 12, 2019
I've loved every single minute of this series -just awesome!
July 13, 2017
WOW WOW WOW and WOW again this book has to be the best out of the 3 books in the Vincent Trilogy, the woman with 3 names is back (Dolly, Launa, Franchesca -take your pick) and she really is back to whoop some ass - what a woman!!!
Kerry Barnes has really shown us here that she can deliver the goods and write a top of the notch novel if she keeps up these type of storylines she will eventually be at the top of her genre (grit lit come gangland) and shoot down all her other big rivals out there which there is a good few of - Kimberley Chambers, Martina Cole, Jessie Keane you get the picture.
A fantastic read, not to be missed!
Kerry Barnes has really shown us here that she can deliver the goods and write a top of the notch novel if she keeps up these type of storylines she will eventually be at the top of her genre (grit lit come gangland) and shoot down all her other big rivals out there which there is a good few of - Kimberley Chambers, Martina Cole, Jessie Keane you get the picture.
A fantastic read, not to be missed!
July 8, 2017
Kerry Barnes has done it again! She has gripped me from the first chapter, I love this trilogy.
The Vincent family surely do look after their own, these characters are very believable and I hope that Kerry is going to write another!
Please don't leave the story here, there's so much more to be told.
The Vincent family surely do look after their own, these characters are very believable and I hope that Kerry is going to write another!
Please don't leave the story here, there's so much more to be told.
May 15, 2019
OMG What a book to have them back together as one i knew it was going to be a rollercoaster of a ride and i was not disapointed.I had made my mind up who was bad and who would shine.Kerry amazed me with all three books but this has to be the best, i cried,laughed,felt hatred but above all felt the love of a family.Well worth the 5*
June 9, 2017
Well done kerry
Amazing read even got me crying at the end. Have been gripped by all three books . Can't wait to see what kerry comes up with next.
Amazing read even got me crying at the end. Have been gripped by all three books . Can't wait to see what kerry comes up with next.
June 13, 2017
Brilliant
Love all in the series but this one has to be my favorite, I love the characters and the story line is just fantastic
Love all in the series but this one has to be my favorite, I love the characters and the story line is just fantastic
June 20, 2017
Absolutely brilliant.another knock out from kerry
Wow kerry s done it again she he no end of talent!!!!a brilliant Read ! Didn't think shed out do ruthless but she has !!!!
Wow kerry s done it again she he no end of talent!!!!a brilliant Read ! Didn't think shed out do ruthless but she has !!!!
June 29, 2017
Brilliant kerry
Kerry this is the best. The story was brilliant and I loved the family. All I can say its the first book I have read that brought tears to my eyes. Thanks xxx
Kerry this is the best. The story was brilliant and I loved the family. All I can say its the first book I have read that brought tears to my eyes. Thanks xxx
July 1, 2017
The finish of the good book .
February 26, 2021
Again another great book by Kerry. In this book family ties are explored and the sensitive topic of hunting people. I loved the insight that went into writing this book and the drawing of attention to the dark desires that people can hold.
October 11, 2020
Gripping
I can honestly as I have loved all the stories in this trilogy and I would recommend it to everyone and anyone that reads, I can’t wait to read more of Kerry Barnes, wonderful thank you.
I can honestly as I have loved all the stories in this trilogy and I would recommend it to everyone and anyone that reads, I can’t wait to read more of Kerry Barnes, wonderful thank you.
December 8, 2017
There are some books that keep you are awake at night, a storyline that has so much impact, you can’t stop thinking about it. Raw Justice was one of those books. The characters are very well developed, where I found myself immersed in the plight of Gemma, who comes across as a victim. Abandoned to prison for the stabbing of her hateful husband, there appears to be a conspiracy to keep her there, a situation engineered by his equally hateful family. The Ruthers are a deranged, disgusting bunch of thugs ruled by a powerful matriarch figurehead. Their scams which involve drug dealing and prostitution hit an all time low when they are discovered to be behind a horrific sex trafficking plot involving underage girls from Russia. But not everyone is how they seem and the way main character Francesca Vincent gets involved exposes something far worse, something rooted in her own tragic past. The story is filled with twists with some harrowing and violent scenes but a very good read. I really liked some of the lesser characters too, such as Daisy and especially Tressa, a modern day Cinderella.
The story unravels beautifully from the start, but I have to say the final showdown scene felt a little rushed. I would have liked to have seen more build up in this part of the story too, especially with the judges and the way they were lured to the mansion; that final plot fell into place too quickly and easily for me. But nevertheless it was a great ending.
I have loved all the books in the Vincent Trilogy but this one was far the best and the story will stay with me for a long time.
The story unravels beautifully from the start, but I have to say the final showdown scene felt a little rushed. I would have liked to have seen more build up in this part of the story too, especially with the judges and the way they were lured to the mansion; that final plot fell into place too quickly and easily for me. But nevertheless it was a great ending.
I have loved all the books in the Vincent Trilogy but this one was far the best and the story will stay with me for a long time.
January 6, 2018
Are justice
Best book ever! Oh God this book had me up till early hours. It has everything n more to keep you interested. I'm so gutted this is the first book I've read of hers and it was part 3 so I ad loved to of read 1 and 2 first. This book has love and wars sadness and tragedys, it's also got quite graphic contents of brutal violence and child abuse. But though the child abuse parts was hard to read it's not no where near soul just on that! You really go on a full journey with each of the characters and this book totally grips you from the start. Just make sure you start on first book.. Only one person I ad of liked to hear from b4 the end was poor daisy..
Best book ever! Oh God this book had me up till early hours. It has everything n more to keep you interested. I'm so gutted this is the first book I've read of hers and it was part 3 so I ad loved to of read 1 and 2 first. This book has love and wars sadness and tragedys, it's also got quite graphic contents of brutal violence and child abuse. But though the child abuse parts was hard to read it's not no where near soul just on that! You really go on a full journey with each of the characters and this book totally grips you from the start. Just make sure you start on first book.. Only one person I ad of liked to hear from b4 the end was poor daisy..
October 24, 2018
5 star book
Personally, I like to read a book blind. I don't like to know anything about the story to avoid second guessing the plot. Fellow readers gave it a 5 star for a reason and I must say thank you very much because that's how I buy my books . I look at review and this author gets 5 stars. I won't spoil the story for anyone. I must say I have read all the books in order, this one was different. It was a bit slow to start but stick with it, half way through the plot thickens and then brace yourself for the speed it takes. Thank you to the author, personally I thoroughly enjoyed it. Just about to download her her next book, can't wait.
Personally, I like to read a book blind. I don't like to know anything about the story to avoid second guessing the plot. Fellow readers gave it a 5 star for a reason and I must say thank you very much because that's how I buy my books . I look at review and this author gets 5 stars. I won't spoil the story for anyone. I must say I have read all the books in order, this one was different. It was a bit slow to start but stick with it, half way through the plot thickens and then brace yourself for the speed it takes. Thank you to the author, personally I thoroughly enjoyed it. Just about to download her her next book, can't wait.
July 31, 2017
Fantastic read by kerry barnes
Raw justice has got to be the best book of the year and I got to say better then Martina Cole .Kerry Barnes is a brilliant writer . I took this book on hoiladay with me and could not put this book down it just made my hoiladay even better . No bad reviews on this book from the first chapter to the last it was brilliant all the way through . I have given this novel 5 stars but Kerry deserves more . I would highly recommend this book to everyone who likes Martina Cole ,Kimberly chambers. Well worth the read .
Raw justice has got to be the best book of the year and I got to say better then Martina Cole .Kerry Barnes is a brilliant writer . I took this book on hoiladay with me and could not put this book down it just made my hoiladay even better . No bad reviews on this book from the first chapter to the last it was brilliant all the way through . I have given this novel 5 stars but Kerry deserves more . I would highly recommend this book to everyone who likes Martina Cole ,Kimberly chambers. Well worth the read .
May 14, 2018
I have no words!!!
Absolutely fantastic. I read this book in one sitting.. I can’t believe I have come to the end of the trilogy. I’m gutted. Kerry Barnes you are an absolute sensation. By far the best author ever in my opinion. Please give me something else to read. Although it’s going to take an awful lot to top the Two series of books I have read. Well done you. I look forward to more.x
Absolutely fantastic. I read this book in one sitting.. I can’t believe I have come to the end of the trilogy. I’m gutted. Kerry Barnes you are an absolute sensation. By far the best author ever in my opinion. Please give me something else to read. Although it’s going to take an awful lot to top the Two series of books I have read. Well done you. I look forward to more.x
February 4, 2018
The Vincent Trilogy is a must read. I read them all in a week. You get to know the Vincents and how the tick. The have a mixture of everything. Sex, Violence, heart ache, love. Each book is so well written, you get yourself lost in them. Thank you Kerry Barnes. XX Ps, please let there be another one. XX
May 15, 2018
She's done it again
Another knock your socks off brilliant, no holds barred novel from Kerry Barnes. Her books just keep getting better and better . The family, the fighting, the fueds all kept me on the edge of my seat and cheering for them. I didn't want this book to end. I would highly recommend it to anyone to read.
Another knock your socks off brilliant, no holds barred novel from Kerry Barnes. Her books just keep getting better and better . The family, the fighting, the fueds all kept me on the edge of my seat and cheering for them. I didn't want this book to end. I would highly recommend it to anyone to read.
September 8, 2017
Brilliant
All three books were brilliant, couldn't leave them down, read one after the other. Character s felt real, brought tears to my eyes in some parts but justice was served, brilliant trilogy wish there was more
All three books were brilliant, couldn't leave them down, read one after the other. Character s felt real, brought tears to my eyes in some parts but justice was served, brilliant trilogy wish there was more
November 27, 2017
Hooked from the start
I have now completed the trilogy. Kerry Barnes you are fab! All 3 books had me on the edge of my seat. So well written & the characters really came to life. Such a shame its the end but fingers crossed there may be another........
I have now completed the trilogy. Kerry Barnes you are fab! All 3 books had me on the edge of my seat. So well written & the characters really came to life. Such a shame its the end but fingers crossed there may be another........
January 3, 2018
One of the best books I have read in a long time. Kerry Barnes is up there with the Queens of Gangland Crime. I hope she brings out another book about the Vincent family. Can’t wait to read her next book.
January 17, 2018
Loved the whole series!
Knocks spots off some of the more well known authors. I thoroughly enjoyed all the books in the series as well as the stand alone book. I'm just very disappointed that i have to wait for the next one!
Knocks spots off some of the more well known authors. I thoroughly enjoyed all the books in the series as well as the stand alone book. I'm just very disappointed that i have to wait for the next one!
June 20, 2018
Magnificent.
I have been blown away by this trilogy. They are the best I have had the pleasure of reading in many a year. Kerry Barnes I salute you. I look forward to future masterpieces.
I have been blown away by this trilogy. They are the best I have had the pleasure of reading in many a year. Kerry Barnes I salute you. I look forward to future masterpieces.
July 23, 2018
Omg.
What a rollercoaster of a ride the trilogy finally came to an end.
From the first page until the last, a complete and utter speed fest. Definitely one of my most favoured writers. Kerry Barnes.
You really must give this woman a try.
Unputdownable
What a rollercoaster of a ride the trilogy finally came to an end.
From the first page until the last, a complete and utter speed fest. Definitely one of my most favoured writers. Kerry Barnes.
You really must give this woman a try.
Unputdownable
September 9, 2018
Brilliant
This trilogy has blown me away. Absolutely loved each book. The story of the Vincent's is on I will definitely remember. And an ending of all endings. Kerry Barnes you awesome.
This trilogy has blown me away. Absolutely loved each book. The story of the Vincent's is on I will definitely remember. And an ending of all endings. Kerry Barnes you awesome.
December 20, 2018
Wow!
This is the third book in this series and I'm amazed that this author just gets better and better! I get so engrossed that nothing gets done until I finish and that includes sleep!
This is the third book in this series and I'm amazed that this author just gets better and better! I get so engrossed that nothing gets done until I finish and that includes sleep!
October 8, 2019
What a fantastic end to a fantastic trilogy by Kerry Barnes. Feel sad that I now have none of her books left to read as I have read them all. Would highly recommend her books if you like love, power, thrills and twists all in one.
December 15, 2019
Wow
The first time I have read Kerry Barnes and it won't be the last!
I am going to miss the Vincent family, the whole story all came together perfect in this last book but with the addition of new interesting/evil characters.
The first time I have read Kerry Barnes and it won't be the last!
I am going to miss the Vincent family, the whole story all came together perfect in this last book but with the addition of new interesting/evil characters.
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