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Dark Yorkshire #4
Blood Money
The fourth stunning book in the bestselling Dark Yorkshire series. Discover the latest explosive, unmissable chapter.
A businessman found hanged. A tortured and mutilated loaner. High finance has never been so deadly…
DI Nathaniel Caslin is spiralling toward a professional crisis. His biggest case in years has collapsed amid accusations of police intimidation. A rebuilt reputation is now facing ruin…
As the extremes of nationalist hate descend upon York, a refugee is tortured to death while a straightforward case of a bankrupt’s suicide proves to be anything but simple. How does an enigmatic campaigner with a secret to keep link these two disparate worlds? Shining a light onto corporate finance draws Caslin to those who prefer to live in the shadows.
Making money, concealing wealth, protecting what you have… comes at a price. Your enemies - your friends - may find the true cost is underwritten in blood…
A businessman found hanged. A tortured and mutilated loaner. High finance has never been so deadly…
DI Nathaniel Caslin is spiralling toward a professional crisis. His biggest case in years has collapsed amid accusations of police intimidation. A rebuilt reputation is now facing ruin…
As the extremes of nationalist hate descend upon York, a refugee is tortured to death while a straightforward case of a bankrupt’s suicide proves to be anything but simple. How does an enigmatic campaigner with a secret to keep link these two disparate worlds? Shining a light onto corporate finance draws Caslin to those who prefer to live in the shadows.
Making money, concealing wealth, protecting what you have… comes at a price. Your enemies - your friends - may find the true cost is underwritten in blood…
310 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2018
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About the author
J.M. Dalgliesh
36 books931 followersJason Dalgliesh was born on the south coast of England and grew up in Hampshire, UK. He has worked in the power transmission industry, the retail sector, call centres and as a night-owl in a bakery. His greatest challenge of all is ongoing, as a stay at home parent.
He is presently writing the Dark Yorkshire crime-series, featuring DI Nathaniel Caslin.
The novels are set in Yorkshire, England. The medieval City of York is Caslin's home town and the plot lines take in some of the UK's most rugged and beautiful landscapes, from the windswept North Sea coastline and across the stunning North York Moors.
Penned in the style of the Crime Noir genre, Caslin is a deep character, as flawed as he is brilliant, battling his own demons as much as those he is pitted against. Readers who enjoy gritty, atmospheric thrillers will find the series a must read.
Having spent time abroad, Jason has lived and worked in various parts of England as well as the Scottish Highlands. He currently resides in the East Riding, with his wife and two young children.
You can reach him via his website at www.jmdalgliesh.com
You can also follow him on social media;
facebook.com/jmdalglieshauthor
twitter.com/darkyorkshire
He is presently writing the Dark Yorkshire crime-series, featuring DI Nathaniel Caslin.
The novels are set in Yorkshire, England. The medieval City of York is Caslin's home town and the plot lines take in some of the UK's most rugged and beautiful landscapes, from the windswept North Sea coastline and across the stunning North York Moors.
Penned in the style of the Crime Noir genre, Caslin is a deep character, as flawed as he is brilliant, battling his own demons as much as those he is pitted against. Readers who enjoy gritty, atmospheric thrillers will find the series a must read.
Having spent time abroad, Jason has lived and worked in various parts of England as well as the Scottish Highlands. He currently resides in the East Riding, with his wife and two young children.
You can reach him via his website at www.jmdalgliesh.com
You can also follow him on social media;
facebook.com/jmdalglieshauthor
twitter.com/darkyorkshire
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February 20, 2019
Note to Self- you said you would not read the next book, silly girl. So glad I did! Looking back on when I read the first three books featuring Nate Caslin I think I simply expected Caslin to behave like the average DI in northern England and stay within the boundaries of normal, every day police work. Thus, my false expectations resulted in disappointment. These books are a different genre and lean more toward action/thriller plotting - not plodding police drudgery. Having just completed the reading of Blood Money, I look forward with anticipation for the 5th book coming in early March.
So there! Ladies are allowed to change their minds.
Yes, physical challenges akin to super hero feats make their appearance again as Caslin is foolishly fearless in wrangling with body guard thugs. Yes, he continually puts himself in harm's way. The action is not non-stop but there is a very large component of physical threat following the investigation of those involved in Russian money manipulation of varying sorts. He is presented with some very interesting challenges and meets up with some very powerful enemies.
There is a small measure of personal life, but that all takes a backseat. Great action in this book including a helicopter ride to area of Parliament on a mission to save a life. And that's from York mind you.
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So there! Ladies are allowed to change their minds.
Yes, physical challenges akin to super hero feats make their appearance again as Caslin is foolishly fearless in wrangling with body guard thugs. Yes, he continually puts himself in harm's way. The action is not non-stop but there is a very large component of physical threat following the investigation of those involved in Russian money manipulation of varying sorts. He is presented with some very interesting challenges and meets up with some very powerful enemies.
There is a small measure of personal life, but that all takes a backseat. Great action in this book including a helicopter ride to area of Parliament on a mission to save a life. And that's from York mind you.
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December 21, 2018
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An excellent read. This story had so many twists and turns that it was really hard to put down. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys an excellent crime thriller.
An excellent read. This story had so many twists and turns that it was really hard to put down. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys an excellent crime thriller.
July 26, 2020
Still love the narrator but this installment less so. Looking forward to #5.
January 9, 2019
Thought provoking
A little slow to start and I wasn’t sure where we were headed. Once we got there however it was pretty good. Now some of the scenes that I thought were padding appear to be subtle foreshadowing for the next book. Off to check it out
A little slow to start and I wasn’t sure where we were headed. Once we got there however it was pretty good. Now some of the scenes that I thought were padding appear to be subtle foreshadowing for the next book. Off to check it out
February 5, 2020
I surprised myself by growing to like this book from what I thought was an unpromising start. I had not expected it to head into the suspense, espionage, thriller sub-genre. I ended up liking it’s moral dilemmas, it’s treatment of the question of how individuals might respond to and deal with corruption in places of power. There is obviously more to come.
December 23, 2018
Very good read
Mr Dalgliesh has delivered another gripping tale that takes place in York. What stars with a suicide, or is it, jumps to murder and mysteries. I can't wait to read the next book. Great series.
Mr Dalgliesh has delivered another gripping tale that takes place in York. What stars with a suicide, or is it, jumps to murder and mysteries. I can't wait to read the next book. Great series.
July 2, 2023
Great until the end when the author seems to feel the need to get sensational. Again the ending did not make a whole lot of sense and the final chapter seems to indicate that there will be more cloak and dagger and less police work but we will see. Caslin is Dalghiesh’s most interesting character but he doesn’t have to be Superman to keep us involved! The solutions to the crimes do not have to be so earthshaking as to strain our credulity. The Norfolk series is much more down to earth but it does not have Caslin or Jimmy Sullivan or a few others who make this series come to life. Maybe tone down the histrionics and there is the basis for a very compelling series.
March 11, 2019
Another unusual plot from J.M...Is it totally unbelievable or could there be an element of truth This was a well written book and interesting to see the characters developing.
from the first book in the series (Divided House) I have felt that Dagleish was writing for grown ups.
from the first book in the series (Divided House) I have felt that Dagleish was writing for grown ups.
March 22, 2019
Well up to expectations
I wasn't sure that this book would measure up to the standard of the first three in the series, but I need not have worried. An excellent story, with a fine crescendo finish, and a carefully crafted 'hook' to draw you into the next book!
I wasn't sure that this book would measure up to the standard of the first three in the series, but I need not have worried. An excellent story, with a fine crescendo finish, and a carefully crafted 'hook' to draw you into the next book!
January 27, 2019
The crime in this book is mostly convoluted and hard to follow.
August 28, 2025
We know that Jason Dalgliesh is producing books at industrial-level scale. He is quite good at it, generally. But the mass production shows, inevitably, and in this book particularly. Redundant, repetitive descriptions and details (does he use AI to generate routine sequences, like driving off in a car, ordering drinks in a pub, entering the police HQ? They are always spelled out, and always the same). A plot that revolves, once again, around secret-secret-secret agencies and agents stacked up one behind the other, so that the author can safely leave the reader in doubt; around moneylaundering schemes that are so complex that the author assumes his readers would not care to understand anyway (if - IF - he does so himself). A miraculously self-healing detective who walks away from being beaten up, repeatedly (blood stains? bruises? - they vanish miraculously). Background threads that are either left dangling or take implausible turns, or both
The author forgets one or the other thread and turn in his hurry to push out more books. But he gets too sloppy this time. He should be mindful of one thing: there's a limit to what readers are ready to understand and forgive. - Slow down, Mr. Dalgliesh, or join the ignominious ranks of the junk writers! The motto "money first, quality second" has wrecked more than one business.
The author forgets one or the other thread and turn in his hurry to push out more books. But he gets too sloppy this time. He should be mindful of one thing: there's a limit to what readers are ready to understand and forgive. - Slow down, Mr. Dalgliesh, or join the ignominious ranks of the junk writers! The motto "money first, quality second" has wrecked more than one business.
January 31, 2021
As always the characterisation is excellent as with all of Mr Dalgliesh books. I like the brooding DI Caslin with all his flaws which show his human side at almost every turn. This man is not the clean cut policeman that we often see portrayed in books, and is all the more realistic and enjoyable for it. That said I prefer the Norfolk series to the Dark Yorkshire in that it has slightly less brooding characters.
Given this is a part of the 'Dark Yorkshire' series it should be no surprise that the book and people in it live up to the darker side of their nature. Even the location and description of Caslin's local pub reflects the feel of the book as it's underground. This mood continues with the authors descriptions of York and the alleyways frequented by the main protagonists.
Overall a very good book although the storyline is a little contrived for my liking and the subject matter based on cold war politics and Russian finance not to my taste. That said extremely well written (as always) and I will continue to follow the exploits of DI Caslin who like most of us is a likeable but flawed individual.
Given this is a part of the 'Dark Yorkshire' series it should be no surprise that the book and people in it live up to the darker side of their nature. Even the location and description of Caslin's local pub reflects the feel of the book as it's underground. This mood continues with the authors descriptions of York and the alleyways frequented by the main protagonists.
Overall a very good book although the storyline is a little contrived for my liking and the subject matter based on cold war politics and Russian finance not to my taste. That said extremely well written (as always) and I will continue to follow the exploits of DI Caslin who like most of us is a likeable but flawed individual.
July 23, 2024
A new series for me and although I am enjoying it it sometimes feels a bit disjointed. Some of the story lines don't seem to get a resolution for example the fledgling romance with Alison 🤔 as far as the story went it never got off the ground, the ex wife moving to York what was that about, what happened to the drug storyline with the son which both parents seemed to be quite laid back about 🤔 and 😱 what happened to the cat, "remind me to get catfood, oh you'll need a litter tray"says Hunter then opens the window and the cat is never mentioned again, just sometimes starts on one route and then goes off on a completely different one 🤷♀️ still even with the above not a bad read but try to at least resolve the smaller issues please 😉
The plot itself in this book to me wasn't the easiest to follow, these are after all Detective stories but this was not straight forward involving money laundering through multiple foreign and national parties for which you would probably need an economics degree to understand and seemingly sanctioned murders and torture by people "high up"
I don't mind complicated plots with a twist but this was more spy and fraud than detective
The plot itself in this book to me wasn't the easiest to follow, these are after all Detective stories but this was not straight forward involving money laundering through multiple foreign and national parties for which you would probably need an economics degree to understand and seemingly sanctioned murders and torture by people "high up"
I don't mind complicated plots with a twist but this was more spy and fraud than detective
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May 12, 2023
Sadly, my heart was not at this... For some reason I do not like Caslin at all. And the topic was really political. Good thing is that you do not need to read the previous books in the series to read this one. There are no hints of any previous cases (apart from trial, potentially, but no mention of anything else).
However, the book itself was rather chaotic, several seemingly unrelated events, which Caslin was putting together. The book conclusions were for me also a mixed feelings, because it is explained, but at the same time, there is no full closure. Not everything is resolved and it just left a bitter taste in my mouth.
And I was also wondering about what happened with the cat? Maybe I missed something? And what about what the son did? It just felt bit unfinished for me. Likely will not enjoy this series.
However, the book itself was rather chaotic, several seemingly unrelated events, which Caslin was putting together. The book conclusions were for me also a mixed feelings, because it is explained, but at the same time, there is no full closure. Not everything is resolved and it just left a bitter taste in my mouth.
And I was also wondering about what happened with the cat? Maybe I missed something? And what about what the son did? It just felt bit unfinished for me. Likely will not enjoy this series.
May 17, 2021
I lived in York for three years and it was quiet and mostly crime free. That was then. Today, according to J.M. Dalgliesh's 'Dark Yorkshire' series, it's a hotbed of horror, with the bodies piling up, Russian gangsters running riot and serial killers on the rampage. At the heart of all this is Inspector Caslin, brilliant detective but with enough personal baggage to fill Pickford's van.
All this is, of course, very entertaining and there's some fascinating characters in Blood Money which include other coppers. growling Russian hoods and even an ice-cool femme fatale.
Great fun.
David Lowther. Author of The Blue Pencil, Liberating Belsen, Two Families at War and The Summer of '39, all published by Sacristy Press.
All this is, of course, very entertaining and there's some fascinating characters in Blood Money which include other coppers. growling Russian hoods and even an ice-cool femme fatale.
Great fun.
David Lowther. Author of The Blue Pencil, Liberating Belsen, Two Families at War and The Summer of '39, all published by Sacristy Press.
January 27, 2019
An Expansive Cast, Alive or Dead
Russians, more Russians, left and far right protestor, chicanery in high places... Too much for Mr. Dalgliesh one might surmise. Not so. For the fourth time in four offerings this author delivers an enticing toss of plots and subplots which I was foolish to think I had in hand from the beginning to the absolute end. This volume might stand alone, I don't know. If you are new to Jason Dalgliesh I recommend that you begin with the initial installment. The supporting cast evolves subtlety. Caslin is the same though perhaps not entirely. For followers of Dave Robicheaux, Caslin is for us. Enjoy the journey
Bill, Winter Park, FL
Russians, more Russians, left and far right protestor, chicanery in high places... Too much for Mr. Dalgliesh one might surmise. Not so. For the fourth time in four offerings this author delivers an enticing toss of plots and subplots which I was foolish to think I had in hand from the beginning to the absolute end. This volume might stand alone, I don't know. If you are new to Jason Dalgliesh I recommend that you begin with the initial installment. The supporting cast evolves subtlety. Caslin is the same though perhaps not entirely. For followers of Dave Robicheaux, Caslin is for us. Enjoy the journey
Bill, Winter Park, FL
February 3, 2024
More of a political thriller
The book transitioned into the political thriller genre, which posed some challenges for me.
It incorporated elements such as apparent suicides that were actually covert assassinations, an unexpected love story, and a significant presence of Russian spies.
The pacing of the book was rather erratic, with certain characters appearing and disappearing rapidly, giving the impression that they were caught in a whirlwind.
Furthermore, while the book briefly touched upon subplots such as Caslin's relationship with his wife and his son's issues, these aspects were not thoroughly explored, as the narrative prioritized the intricate spy storyline.
The book transitioned into the political thriller genre, which posed some challenges for me.
It incorporated elements such as apparent suicides that were actually covert assassinations, an unexpected love story, and a significant presence of Russian spies.
The pacing of the book was rather erratic, with certain characters appearing and disappearing rapidly, giving the impression that they were caught in a whirlwind.
Furthermore, while the book briefly touched upon subplots such as Caslin's relationship with his wife and his son's issues, these aspects were not thoroughly explored, as the narrative prioritized the intricate spy storyline.
October 14, 2019
Blood Money - Emphasis on Blood
What a fabulous read. A wonderful continuation to the Yorkshire murders. I live in North Yorkshire and as I know the places I take some macabre enjoyment imagining the scenes that the author describes so vividly. The scenery is stunning and he does it justice in all his books. No detail is left out, right down to the street names. The Russians always seem to turn up and have a part to play and no doubt they will again. This is an edge of the seat read that doesn’t go the way you expect it to.
What a fabulous read. A wonderful continuation to the Yorkshire murders. I live in North Yorkshire and as I know the places I take some macabre enjoyment imagining the scenes that the author describes so vividly. The scenery is stunning and he does it justice in all his books. No detail is left out, right down to the street names. The Russians always seem to turn up and have a part to play and no doubt they will again. This is an edge of the seat read that doesn’t go the way you expect it to.
February 4, 2025
Another superb story with lots of intrigue, corruption and murder. When the body of a Russian Billionaire is found hanged the brass want it out to bed quickly as a suicide but Carlin has his suspicions. When another victim is found brutally tortured and with all the hallmarks of a far right killing the pressure increases for a speedy closure. What is slowly uncovered is a global conspiracy involving Russian billions. The writing is accomplished and involving and characters engaging. Loved it. I look forward to the next one.
November 6, 2025
I found that this book was the best of the series so far. It appears that Nate is on a path to his old habits. Lots of good characters, a story that moves right along and lots of red herings to keep you on your toes. lots of "financial" dealings that confused the story somewhat. Lots and lots of murders.
An ending that I really hadn't figured out. Best of all, the culprits getting their comeuppance. Oneother poster asked what happened to the cat. This was a cat that Nate took home after a murder victim was discovered. I am sure the cat will be mentioned in future stories.
An ending that I really hadn't figured out. Best of all, the culprits getting their comeuppance. Oneother poster asked what happened to the cat. This was a cat that Nate took home after a murder victim was discovered. I am sure the cat will be mentioned in future stories.
March 6, 2019
Another cracking read from Mr Dalgliesh. Every book in this series just gets better. The characters are evolving nicely and the plot is simply impossible to predict. A very satisfying read and at the end of each one I feel disappointed that it has finished, satisfied with the result and just about as battered as Caslin! Can't wait for the next one. For my money Dalgliesh is a very under rated author.
March 6, 2020
Another clever, well written and highly enjoyable novel in the Dark Yorkshire series. Good action, loads of twists and several plots on the go at once with Caslin once again putting his superhero cape on and defying the odds. Looking forward to the next.
I received a free copy of this audiobook either from the author or a promotion or giveaway and am voluntarily writing an honest and unbiased review.
I received a free copy of this audiobook either from the author or a promotion or giveaway and am voluntarily writing an honest and unbiased review.
March 30, 2020
Although this is still a very good book, I didn’t enjoy it as much as the previous 3 in the series. I found the storyline to be quite complicated, and I got lost once or twice. This may have been because I listened to the book during the coronavirus lockdown and I have been finding it hard to concentrate.
However, it was nice to catch up with Nate and his team and I look forward to listening to the next in the series.
However, it was nice to catch up with Nate and his team and I look forward to listening to the next in the series.
February 26, 2022
Russia Money with Multiple Murders and Banking Fraud
I love these crime thrillers! The author keeps the reader engaged with the crimes of murder, spies, and mayhem but also factual history. This crime book is loaded with current events and explanations about oligarchs and how they get their money out of Russia. These books can be read independently but I would recommend in order to get a feel for the characters and their beliefs.
I love these crime thrillers! The author keeps the reader engaged with the crimes of murder, spies, and mayhem but also factual history. This crime book is loaded with current events and explanations about oligarchs and how they get their money out of Russia. These books can be read independently but I would recommend in order to get a feel for the characters and their beliefs.
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June 7, 2023In this book Nathaniel Caslin comes up against the Oligarchs of the Russian Mafia. It all starts with a suspicious suicide of a wealthy Russian businessman. When an English financier becomes the next suicide victim, Nathaniel is in a race to stop other deaths. The climax of the story comes in the House of Commons when a financial expert due to face a commons committee is assassinated in the Parliament lobby. A good pacy read with excitement.
February 2, 2019
Excellent again!
Loved this, full of great twists and turns...it's a well written, complex story. Great addition to this series and if you love your UK police series I'd recommend starting this one with the first book. It's one of my favourites and I've already pre ordered the next.
Loved this, full of great twists and turns...it's a well written, complex story. Great addition to this series and if you love your UK police series I'd recommend starting this one with the first book. It's one of my favourites and I've already pre ordered the next.
January 1, 2020
Well written
As a resident of York many names were familiar and that helps with identifying with the book. It makes the places and therefore the characters seem real and with that comes a belief in the story. I hope others who are not from this part of the world enjoy this as much as I did
As a resident of York many names were familiar and that helps with identifying with the book. It makes the places and therefore the characters seem real and with that comes a belief in the story. I hope others who are not from this part of the world enjoy this as much as I did
September 19, 2020
My introduction to J M Dalgliesh was the box set of books 1-3 of the Dark Yorkshire series which I found very agreeable, middleweight in tone (rather than lightweight/cosy) giving it enough substance to merit my reading it. The subject matter of this 4th instalment made the conclusion almost inevitable but I like the author’s style so enjoyed despite that issue.
June 22, 2022
This is my least favorite in this series so far. There were a lot of political angles to the story and British politics aren't something I'm familiar with. There were also a lot of characters so it was hard to keep the storyline straight and some things weren't resolved at all. Caslin's family was mostly absent in this one which was another let down.
April 4, 2023
I found this yarn to be predictable and in the main frankly boring. Dalgliesh stories normally have some substance but this one dragged to the point I nearly packed it in which is something I've not experienced with this author. I may have become spoiled because of earlier hits from this author, I hope that explains why this effort is such a damp squib
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