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Bad Blood #6
Part of the Family
You're either with them, or against them. The decision is yours
The Carters have always run the streets of Liverpool, but now there's a new family in town who think it's time to challenge the system.
And when threats are made, both loyalty and money is at stake. Of course the Carters will seek revenge, but first Grace and her boys must find out who is responsible. Being at the top of your game is tough, especially when your enemies--both old and new--want to take you down. Now it's time for the fight of their lives. The only question is, who will win?
The Carters have always run the streets of Liverpool, but now there's a new family in town who think it's time to challenge the system.
And when threats are made, both loyalty and money is at stake. Of course the Carters will seek revenge, but first Grace and her boys must find out who is responsible. Being at the top of your game is tough, especially when your enemies--both old and new--want to take you down. Now it's time for the fight of their lives. The only question is, who will win?
384 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2022
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About the author
Caz Finlay
9 books57 followersCaz Finlay lives in Liverpool with her husband, two children, and a grumpy dog named Bert. She has two BA Hons in Criminal Justice and Community Justice.
A Probation Officer for fourteen years, Caz has always been fascinated by the psychology of human behaviour and the reasons people do the things they do.
However, it was the loss of her son in 2016 which prompted her to rediscover her love of writing and write her first novel, The Boss.
A Probation Officer for fourteen years, Caz has always been fascinated by the psychology of human behaviour and the reasons people do the things they do.
However, it was the loss of her son in 2016 which prompted her to rediscover her love of writing and write her first novel, The Boss.
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December 31, 2021
*4.5 stars*
The Carter family are back! Grace and Michael head the Liverpool gangland family, but there is a new rival gang nipping at their heels, eager to take the crown, but everyone knows that you don’t cross the Carter’s and get away with it!
With so many threads running throughout the storyline to keep you on your toes, it’s unlikely that you’ll find your mind wandering - in fact distraction is something you could never experience with this family saga. Caz Finlay has worked her magic again with a cracking read that was both gritty and gripping. Bring on the next Caz!
*I was invited to read Part of the Family by the publisher, and have given an honest unbiased review in exchange *
The Carter family are back! Grace and Michael head the Liverpool gangland family, but there is a new rival gang nipping at their heels, eager to take the crown, but everyone knows that you don’t cross the Carter’s and get away with it!
With so many threads running throughout the storyline to keep you on your toes, it’s unlikely that you’ll find your mind wandering - in fact distraction is something you could never experience with this family saga. Caz Finlay has worked her magic again with a cracking read that was both gritty and gripping. Bring on the next Caz!
*I was invited to read Part of the Family by the publisher, and have given an honest unbiased review in exchange *
March 8, 2022
Bad Blood, Book 6
The Carters have always run the streets of Liverpool, now there's a new family in town who think it's time to challenge the system. And when threats are made, both loyalty and money is at stake. Of course, the Carters will seek revenge, but first Grace and her boys must find out who is responsible.
We are on book 6 and this series just keeps getting better. Set in Liverpool, Grace and Michael Carter have a new rival gang trying to take over their patch. Grace is getting to know Luke Sullivan, the brother she never knew she had. The Carters have quite a few challenges to take on. Filled with characters you'll love and others you'll dislike. There's so many threads to this story. Most of them were tied up by the end, but a few were left dangling, hopefully to be tied up in the next book. The pace is fast from the beginning in this thrilling and gripping read. This is one of the best gangland series that I've read. Fabulous read.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #HarperCollinsUK #OneMoreChapter and the author #CazFinlay for my ARC of #PartOfTheFamily in exchange for an honest review.
The Carters have always run the streets of Liverpool, now there's a new family in town who think it's time to challenge the system. And when threats are made, both loyalty and money is at stake. Of course, the Carters will seek revenge, but first Grace and her boys must find out who is responsible.
We are on book 6 and this series just keeps getting better. Set in Liverpool, Grace and Michael Carter have a new rival gang trying to take over their patch. Grace is getting to know Luke Sullivan, the brother she never knew she had. The Carters have quite a few challenges to take on. Filled with characters you'll love and others you'll dislike. There's so many threads to this story. Most of them were tied up by the end, but a few were left dangling, hopefully to be tied up in the next book. The pace is fast from the beginning in this thrilling and gripping read. This is one of the best gangland series that I've read. Fabulous read.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #HarperCollinsUK #OneMoreChapter and the author #CazFinlay for my ARC of #PartOfTheFamily in exchange for an honest review.
December 26, 2021
Absolutley brilliant book catching up with the Carter family and their Enemies.Never a day goes by that the Carters don't have trouble knocking at the door.Danny goes to see what his so-called mother wants and can't get out of her dirty smelly flat fast enough.Then they are contacted by a couple of brothers with a proposition to go into business together when their offer is refused the family find out all they can about the brothers and their crew.To say this book is thrilling is an understatement it is BRILLIANT from start to finish and can't wait to see what Caz Finlay brings us next.5*
April 20, 2022
I loved the blurb for this book but didn't bother to read enough to realise that its book six in the Bad Blood series; I should pay more attention. However, even read as a standalone, I didn't feel that I had missed out on the rest of the series and enjoyed this one so much that I think I will go back and read the rest of the story. *Adds more books to the Wish List*
Part of the Family is set in Liverpool, with Grace and Michael Carter heading up their influential, criminal family. There are a lot of characters to follow and work out who is related to who and how; a downside of starting in the middle of a series.
I loved that Caz Finlay doesn't take away from what their criminal life entails; she leads your thoughts and then lets your imagination take over for the detail.
We follow the family through ups and downs and see how the family is at the heart of everything they do. They have a big fight on their hands, and some new young guys in town are causing them a few low scale but annoying issues; they are definitely getting too big for their boots!
The characters are all enjoyable. They are varied and robust, well developed despite reading this as a standalone and most importantly, work as one group together. They support each other, which is great to see in a gangland series.
There is an excellent pace to this story. It's well written and leaves you wanting more. There are many threads to follow, but all tie together nicely, leaving a gritty and gripping book and you feeling tired as you've stayed up reading too late yet again!
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Part of the Family is set in Liverpool, with Grace and Michael Carter heading up their influential, criminal family. There are a lot of characters to follow and work out who is related to who and how; a downside of starting in the middle of a series.
I loved that Caz Finlay doesn't take away from what their criminal life entails; she leads your thoughts and then lets your imagination take over for the detail.
We follow the family through ups and downs and see how the family is at the heart of everything they do. They have a big fight on their hands, and some new young guys in town are causing them a few low scale but annoying issues; they are definitely getting too big for their boots!
The characters are all enjoyable. They are varied and robust, well developed despite reading this as a standalone and most importantly, work as one group together. They support each other, which is great to see in a gangland series.
There is an excellent pace to this story. It's well written and leaves you wanting more. There are many threads to follow, but all tie together nicely, leaving a gritty and gripping book and you feeling tired as you've stayed up reading too late yet again!
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December 27, 2021
Thank you for the invitation from the publisher to read this early ARC.
Well Caz Finlay has wrote another cracking read here, and one I devoured in a day. For me, this author never disappoints and I know I’m in for an great read. I’ve followed and enjoyed this series right from the start and loved being back in the Carters world again. Grace and Luke are slowly building a relationship as brother and sister and I loved that Danny had a bigger presence as a character and it was great to find out more about his background and early life. As always there are characters I don’t like and I love seeing them get their come uppance. I loved the different ongoing story threads, some which were tied up nicely at the end and a couple which weren’t and I hope will feature in the next book, If you want a great, thrilling, fast paced gangland read which is realistic and entertaining, you really can’t go wrong with this series. I absolutely loved this book and roll on the next one.
Well Caz Finlay has wrote another cracking read here, and one I devoured in a day. For me, this author never disappoints and I know I’m in for an great read. I’ve followed and enjoyed this series right from the start and loved being back in the Carters world again. Grace and Luke are slowly building a relationship as brother and sister and I loved that Danny had a bigger presence as a character and it was great to find out more about his background and early life. As always there are characters I don’t like and I love seeing them get their come uppance. I loved the different ongoing story threads, some which were tied up nicely at the end and a couple which weren’t and I hope will feature in the next book, If you want a great, thrilling, fast paced gangland read which is realistic and entertaining, you really can’t go wrong with this series. I absolutely loved this book and roll on the next one.
May 1, 2022
Set in Liverpool this is the sixth book in the series. Part of the family is the next installment in this exciting series.
Michael and Grace Carter head the criminal family, there are many characters and lots of family to get your head around but if you have read the first five books this shouldn't be a problem.
Family is everything to the Carters so when a new threat comes to them they step up to the mark with the younger family members ready to prove themselves.
The Carters are always ready to protect their patch and face up to the challenges thrown at them no matter what.
The Carter/ Conlon's are really rogues that you can't help but love.
It's good to see Luke and Grace's relationship as brother and sister building.
This story will have you on your toes, with it's action and agonies, It's well written and follows on wonderfully from the others in the series tying it all in nicely,
Caz Finlay has done a fab job with this and is becoming an author to watch.
Well worth five stars.
Michael and Grace Carter head the criminal family, there are many characters and lots of family to get your head around but if you have read the first five books this shouldn't be a problem.
Family is everything to the Carters so when a new threat comes to them they step up to the mark with the younger family members ready to prove themselves.
The Carters are always ready to protect their patch and face up to the challenges thrown at them no matter what.
The Carter/ Conlon's are really rogues that you can't help but love.
It's good to see Luke and Grace's relationship as brother and sister building.
This story will have you on your toes, with it's action and agonies, It's well written and follows on wonderfully from the others in the series tying it all in nicely,
Caz Finlay has done a fab job with this and is becoming an author to watch.
Well worth five stars.
December 27, 2024
It was great to be back with the Carter family and their entourage.
They are very powerful and that often makes them the target of other families or gangs who want to have what they have and they always have to be on the lookout for people wanting to take over, or trying to anyway. They also have to be aware of those who try to stab them in the back and not keeping a promise that has been made, but never underestimate the Carters.
Thye are the ones who rule that part of the world and you cannot follow that rule, you better move out of the way. No matter how hard you try, the Carters will still get the upperhand.
This does not mean though, they never know heartbreak or pain, because the families has been shocked more than once and this time is no exception to that rule. I really gasped a couple of times.
But gangland crime is not only about violence, power or revenge. There is room enough for love and friendship.
I, once again, was under the spell of this author's storytelling and great characters. 5 stars
Thank you
They are very powerful and that often makes them the target of other families or gangs who want to have what they have and they always have to be on the lookout for people wanting to take over, or trying to anyway. They also have to be aware of those who try to stab them in the back and not keeping a promise that has been made, but never underestimate the Carters.
Thye are the ones who rule that part of the world and you cannot follow that rule, you better move out of the way. No matter how hard you try, the Carters will still get the upperhand.
This does not mean though, they never know heartbreak or pain, because the families has been shocked more than once and this time is no exception to that rule. I really gasped a couple of times.
But gangland crime is not only about violence, power or revenge. There is room enough for love and friendship.
I, once again, was under the spell of this author's storytelling and great characters. 5 stars
Thank you
March 31, 2022
I’ve had the pleasure of reading all of the books in the Grace Carter series and they get better and better.
This instalment brings all the drama, stress and testing of loyalties of running a major criminal gang enterprise along with various issues and worries about the extending Carter/conlon family. By the end of this book it is clear Grace and Michael are favouring stepping back from the criminal side of their activities and are ready to hand over to Jake Conlon and Connor Carter to continue the shadier side of the family business. Minor characters from the past are now becoming more prominent figures and I believe this will continue and future books will centre more on the new generation than Grace and Michael. It will be interesting to see how this pans out.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
This instalment brings all the drama, stress and testing of loyalties of running a major criminal gang enterprise along with various issues and worries about the extending Carter/conlon family. By the end of this book it is clear Grace and Michael are favouring stepping back from the criminal side of their activities and are ready to hand over to Jake Conlon and Connor Carter to continue the shadier side of the family business. Minor characters from the past are now becoming more prominent figures and I believe this will continue and future books will centre more on the new generation than Grace and Michael. It will be interesting to see how this pans out.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
April 12, 2022
Part of the Family by Caz Finlay is the sixth book in the Brilliant Grace and Michael Carter series and what a brilliant series this has been. It has been one of the best series out there to get your teeth into. So, if you want a gritty, gangster family series with lots of great twists and turns this is for you.
i highly recommend these books by Caz, she has a way of bringing you to the book and you will be gripped from the very first few pages and counting the months down for the next book in the Grace and Michael Carter series, It will not disappoint! You will come apart of this family!
Big Thank you to NetGalley ,Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and the author Caz Finlay for my ARC of Part of The Family in exchange for an honest review.
i highly recommend these books by Caz, she has a way of bringing you to the book and you will be gripped from the very first few pages and counting the months down for the next book in the Grace and Michael Carter series, It will not disappoint! You will come apart of this family!
Big Thank you to NetGalley ,Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and the author Caz Finlay for my ARC of Part of The Family in exchange for an honest review.
February 12, 2022
We are back again in Liverpool with Grace and Michael Carte. Now hoping to take a step back and let the other members of the family take over. But there are up and coming criminal gangs and old rivals that they think that they have what it takes to take over the businesses. The Carter family must prove that they are cut above the rest.
Thank you Harper One more chapter for a copy of Part of the family. This is book 6 and it’s another fabulous read from the author. This is another fast-paced thriller showing us the lives of the Carter family and the problems they incur. This is a great page turner. 5 stars from me.
Thank you Harper One more chapter for a copy of Part of the family. This is book 6 and it’s another fabulous read from the author. This is another fast-paced thriller showing us the lives of the Carter family and the problems they incur. This is a great page turner. 5 stars from me.
May 26, 2022
Caz Finlay delivers with this 6th installment in the Bad Blood series of books.
Following the Carter family and their firm grip of Liverpool, Part of the Family details some newly formed relationships for some of the key characters as well as some relationships that are on the rocks with some blackmailing relatives being thrown in for good measure. Add to this some new upstarts in the city that think that they can muscle in on the Carter's territory and you have a page-turner on your hands.
As ever, a cracking read from Caz Finlay that you definitely won't regret picking up!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.
Following the Carter family and their firm grip of Liverpool, Part of the Family details some newly formed relationships for some of the key characters as well as some relationships that are on the rocks with some blackmailing relatives being thrown in for good measure. Add to this some new upstarts in the city that think that they can muscle in on the Carter's territory and you have a page-turner on your hands.
As ever, a cracking read from Caz Finlay that you definitely won't regret picking up!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.
December 23, 2021
WOW.......... another fab book by caz finlay, i love this series, the carters have their fingers in alot of pies, Jake wants to tell his family and friends that him and danny are a couple, but danny isnt so sure. Dannys mom is blackmailing him for money or she will tell everyone who dannys father is . Gangland at its best. Twists, turns, violence, mayhem,, all the things i love in a book One question will grace and michael take a backseat and let the younger generation take over????? Highley recommend
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December 24, 2021
The Carter family are back! Grace and Michael and the kids are still stepping back from the ‘main’ business. Jake and Danny are getting closer and don’t want to hide away. Luke and Stacey don’t want to hide their feelings anymore.
With new gangs emerging and old rivals making waves again will the Liverpool family ever have a quiet time?
As always reading about Grace Carter and the family is easy as I adore the characters and this was another fantastic addition to the story. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.
With new gangs emerging and old rivals making waves again will the Liverpool family ever have a quiet time?
As always reading about Grace Carter and the family is easy as I adore the characters and this was another fantastic addition to the story. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.
December 24, 2021
I so love this series Grace Carter and Luke Sullivan are forming a brother and sister relationship. but they want answers from Glenda Alexander why did she have that photo and why is she back. Danny and Jake are very loved up but Danny wont let anyone know about there relationship .someone has it in for Michael carter and there a new gang that wants a lot more .the young and the old Carters have quite a few challenges to contend with this author has yet again delivered another brilliant story in this series i so recommend this series
January 6, 2022
This was started at about 6pm New Year’s Eve, and finished early hours of the morning. Has to be my favourite New Year ever, so thanks Caz!!
Grace and Michael are my favourite criminals ever!! Picking up the newest in the series feels like catching up with old friends, only much more fun! I’m quite sure I didn’t even have to turn the page, as they seemed to turn themselves. With each book I feel more and more invested with the family, and this latest one is no different, it just seems to get better and better, and there are some really tense, emotional moments.
Queen Caz, long may she reign
Grace and Michael are my favourite criminals ever!! Picking up the newest in the series feels like catching up with old friends, only much more fun! I’m quite sure I didn’t even have to turn the page, as they seemed to turn themselves. With each book I feel more and more invested with the family, and this latest one is no different, it just seems to get better and better, and there are some really tense, emotional moments.
Queen Caz, long may she reign
January 9, 2022
Part of the Family by C. Finlay, published by HarperCollins UK/ One More Chapter, is book six in this series.
The story is set in Liverpool with Grace and Michael Carter heading their big, influential family.
There's a lot going on and when you're not acquainted with the previous books, it took me a minute to get the story.
Grace and Michael are perfection, I loved redaing every morsel of the two. Loved learning about the dynamic of the Carters and their friends, their turbulent lives.
This complex, stunning read gave me all the feels, had me in suspense from start til the last page.
The story is set in Liverpool with Grace and Michael Carter heading their big, influential family.
There's a lot going on and when you're not acquainted with the previous books, it took me a minute to get the story.
Grace and Michael are perfection, I loved redaing every morsel of the two. Loved learning about the dynamic of the Carters and their friends, their turbulent lives.
This complex, stunning read gave me all the feels, had me in suspense from start til the last page.
February 16, 2022
This is another very good read from Caz Finlay, a catch up with the Carter family from Liverpool. A new rival gang is challenging the family in this gritty thriller and Grace is under pressure from two brothers trying to take over. As always, it's fast paced, full of interesting characters and has multiple threads running through the story. It's a complex read which kept me interested until the last page. Another winner for the author in this brilliant series. My thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.
April 5, 2022
Liverpool Gangland at its best. I have absolutely loved this whole series of the Carter/Conlan clan. We have gone from Grace as a young girl starting married life to this last book where she’s enjoying her children and grandchildren and looking to pass control over to the next generation of Carters. Grace has ups and downs along the way and this book is no different. You will be gripped with the attacks on her family and how they deal with it. You won’t want to put it down another five star read from Caz.
August 20, 2022
As always Caz Finlay has delivered another page turner. Book 6 in the Bad Blood series. Part of the Family is another great read.
The Carter family is a leading gangland family in Liverpool. We have really been on a journey with these character. In this outing a new family think they have the right to take over the Carters empire. It's obvious the Carters will hit back. Nothing can harm them or theirs. The fight is on.
A story to keep you interested and keep you on your toes. A gripping read that any fan of the series will certainly enjoy.
The Carter family is a leading gangland family in Liverpool. We have really been on a journey with these character. In this outing a new family think they have the right to take over the Carters empire. It's obvious the Carters will hit back. Nothing can harm them or theirs. The fight is on.
A story to keep you interested and keep you on your toes. A gripping read that any fan of the series will certainly enjoy.
January 23, 2022
I struggled with my review / rating of this book, it was very easy to read and I really wanted to enjoy it but I found it lacking and a bit of a filler book. The characters seem very one dimensional, there’s only one that you really learn about. If I’d read the previous books then hopefully I’d have enjoyed it a lot more but it’s not made me want to read any others unfortunately.
Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced reading copy.
Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced reading copy.
January 30, 2022
Another thrilling read by Caz Finlay in book six in the series. Each book has got better and better I enjoyed this one the best so far getting to know a bit more of the characters background.
I must admit I got abit emotional in parts which shows how good the writing is.
Looking forward to seeing what's in store for everyone in the next installment,which I hope isn't to far away.
Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK One More Chapter for the ARC
I must admit I got abit emotional in parts which shows how good the writing is.
Looking forward to seeing what's in store for everyone in the next installment,which I hope isn't to far away.
Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK One More Chapter for the ARC
March 10, 2022
Fans of Martina Cole, Jessie Keane, Kimberley Chambers this is one for you. Gritty gangster crime, meets Grace the family matriarch and a life of crime, skullduggery and the odd bit of gore.
The Carters have always run the streets of Liverpool, but when a new family arrives in town who think it’s time to challenge the system, so it’s time to take them head on and as ever, it is not always straightforward, the only thing that ever stands to reason is that family always comes first!
The Carters have always run the streets of Liverpool, but when a new family arrives in town who think it’s time to challenge the system, so it’s time to take them head on and as ever, it is not always straightforward, the only thing that ever stands to reason is that family always comes first!
April 20, 2022
I have really enjoyed this north England mob family series which is hard to say as I don't consider myself a reader of gangster/mobster books but Caz Findlay has this way of pulling you in to a family saga and although much blood is spilled we don’t actually see or read of it in detail. Grace is in good form here and I’m ready for book seven.
August 29, 2022
I absolutely loved this book - yet again another fab read from this author. I have a another couple of the authors book still to read.
There are a small amount of authors…. That I know I will love their books - even before I pick them up ….. and this is one of them!!
#bookstagramshaz #cazfinlay #partofthefamily #netgalleyuk #bookreviewsuky
There are a small amount of authors…. That I know I will love their books - even before I pick them up ….. and this is one of them!!
#bookstagramshaz #cazfinlay #partofthefamily #netgalleyuk #bookreviewsuky
December 24, 2021
Do not cross The Carter's people!
I love all these characters and you feel part of the family with them. Caz has a great style of writing and has become one of my favourite authors.
Another excellent page turning gripping read these get better and better.
Caz, You smashed it as always! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love all these characters and you feel part of the family with them. Caz has a great style of writing and has become one of my favourite authors.
Another excellent page turning gripping read these get better and better.
Caz, You smashed it as always! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
December 28, 2021
Thanks for allowing me to read this Arc.
Caz Finlay is an amazing author.
I have read all of her books and they are absolutely brilliant.
Part Of The Family is no exception. I was hooked from the first page. My only problem is that I have to wait for the next one. Definitely worth five stars.
Caz Finlay is an amazing author.
I have read all of her books and they are absolutely brilliant.
Part Of The Family is no exception. I was hooked from the first page. My only problem is that I have to wait for the next one. Definitely worth five stars.
April 12, 2022
Another brilliant book
Caz Finlay never disappoints another cracking read. Nice to have a catch up with the Carter family. Never a dull moment. Always plenty of action. Will Grace and Michael really step away and take a back seat?
Caz Finlay never disappoints another cracking read. Nice to have a catch up with the Carter family. Never a dull moment. Always plenty of action. Will Grace and Michael really step away and take a back seat?
April 26, 2022
Fantastic
Absolutely love reading about the Carter's. Everyone is now where they exactly need to be. The Carter's can o my go from strength to strength. Brilliant series, highly recommend.
Absolutely love reading about the Carter's. Everyone is now where they exactly need to be. The Carter's can o my go from strength to strength. Brilliant series, highly recommend.
May 16, 2022
Brilliant
Loved the whole series.could not stop reading them. As soon as I read the 1st book i was clicking to read the next and so on till sadly I've just finished the last in the series. Hope you keep writing great storys.
Loved the whole series.could not stop reading them. As soon as I read the 1st book i was clicking to read the next and so on till sadly I've just finished the last in the series. Hope you keep writing great storys.
July 11, 2022
Decent
This is the 6th book I've red of the series the.other 5 were brilliant but not much.going on in thIS 1. m hoping.the author pulls it out the bag with the last book. That being said its worth a read if you.like Scouse crime books.
This is the 6th book I've red of the series the.other 5 were brilliant but not much.going on in thIS 1. m hoping.the author pulls it out the bag with the last book. That being said its worth a read if you.like Scouse crime books.
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