A second thrilling novel featuring DI Roz Kray and her team, the sequel to Faceless (which I would suggest you read first to get a feel of the characters), and another absolute pleasure to read and review. A dark and fast paced story of a serial killer, parts of it are related by the killer himself giving a lot of insight into the motives for such sick crimes. It’s gruesome – I’m glad I’m vegetarian after reading some of the slaughter scenes! - yet there are lighter touches too, like the little “asides” Roz mutters to herself which bring a certain humour. Overall I had a certain amount of sympathy for the killer and very little for any of the victims which I think is a measure of how cleverly the book is written. I am becoming a big fan!! Highly recommended!

This Little Piggy is the second instalment in the DI Rosalind Kray series by Rob Ashman.

Again Ros is on the hunt for a serial killer. She’s only recently returned to work following a brutal assault on her and finds herself on the trail of a sick and twisted killer. Told in alternating chapters from Ros’s and the killer’s point of view, it gives the reader an insight into the mind of Kevin Palmer. A man who’s life has fallen apart so he sets to wreak revenge.

This book is gruesome, graphic and a compelling read. I loved the first book but this is even better. Thank you to NetGalley, Bloodhound Books and he author for the chance to review.

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This Little Piggy ( D.I. Rosalind Kray Book 2 ) by Rob Ashman published tomorrow!by Bloodhound books

So, literally on the heels of ‘Faceless’ a mere 3 weeks later comes Rob Ashman’s new book and the second in the series featuring D.I.Rosalind Kray.....firstly having such a quick release of the second book worked, well it did for me, the Police characters from Faceless were still fresh in my mind and so was good to ‘see’ them again and especially Roz and her sidekick Taverner, it was almost like you were settling down to the second in a TV series and I loved rhe familiarity of it all
The story this time centres around Kevin whose whole ‘normal’ life is turned upside down after a New Years party and the poor bloke loses everything.....he then has his Revenge....and boy does he take it....watch out anyone who crossed him and contributed to his demise
The story is told, chillingly yet almost caringly by Kevin and also by Roz in her usual spitfire and ‘take no prisoners’ way, I love her, her attitude, her faults and her determination, shes ace!
The story is graphic! Some parts I winced at, theres no getting away from that, it is, but it is brilliantly written and like a good tv series chapters end on a cliffhanger that lets you think out what has happended and try and work it out.....some of it I was right, some wrong!
A great book that I felt gave the reader the chance to be a bit of an investiagtor and involved you , really enjoyed it and look forward to book 3 😃
10/10 5 stars

This Little Piggy is the second book in the DI Roz Kray series. Another fantastic book from Rob Ashman. The plot gripped me from start to finish. Something that stands out for me is the emotional aspect alongside the gory and gruesome acts, which has occurred in all of Rob Ashman's books. Each book is excellent storytelling. The intriguing plot and circumstances lead to dire consequences in this thrilling read. I had no idea what the outcome would be and certainly did not expect the shocking finale! Great characters of Acting DCI Roz Kray and DS Duncan Taverner, a team I hope to read more of in many more future books.

Today you're getting a double whammy- Two reviews in one post. The first and second books in Rob Ashman's very creepy Detective Roz Kray series: Faceless and This Little Piggy
So, I joke you not, these books should come with not one, but three warnings ... a warning not to have anything else planned for the rest of the day. A warning to makes sure you're not home alone when reading them and, perhaps the most important warning of all - a warning to avoid hot drinks at crucial points in the book. Rob Ashman, a bill is in the post for the dry cleaning of my trousers (No - it was only a coffee spill - not the other - although that was a close call) and for the purchase of various scald remedies. After his thrilling and ever so very warped Mechanic series, Ashman has done the impossible and damn well out done himself. the new series is great. read on for my reviews of the first two books. I believe the third will be released later in the year - I for one am waiting with bated breath.
Faceless
As, I quipped on Facebook , this book could equally have been called Sleepless because that's what I
was after reading it. Seriously though, the title is fab and very, very apt - we're talking about a book entitled Faceless and a serial killer - I'll let you join the dots.
Ashman's new character Roz is inspired. Vulnerable yet tough, with a backstory to leave you bawling for hours, Roz Kray is well rounded and believable. You'll love her!
I loved the way Ashman gets right into the killer's mind and juxtaposes that with fantastic insights into Roz and her story. I'm not going to go into the plot too much as I know you'll all rush off to read it anyway, but it is quite unique. Don't think I'll ever look at an Iced Slice in quite the same way again. As well as Rosalind Kray, Ashman has created a cast of subsidiary characters that are believable and very distinct form each other. You have the lazy copper, the cover your back copper, the I don't know what I'm doing but i'm the boss copper and the trusty side kick. Alongside that, Ashman isn't afraid to take us to the brink with his creative choices. There were a few moments when I could cheerfully have throttled him for his decisions, whilst knowing deep down that he, as the author, did the right thing. If you can provoke a visceral reaction in your reader then you're doing a grand job ... and Rob Ashman certainly did a grand job. He's upped his game with Roz Kray and I couldn't wait to read on.

This Little Piggy (released 19th June 2018)
This Little Piggy is a play on the children's nursery rhyme and , of course, this immediately sets your hairs on end. however, Ashman did something very clever in writing the sequel to Faceless. He shifted gears a little. He's extremely good at creating serial killers that make your heart thud and your skin crawl and he still does that. however, this serial killer is a completely different kettle of fish from The mechanic and the Faceless killer. There I was expecting more of the same, and although I got something different , I wasn't disappointed.
In This Little Piggy, Roz is called into a vicious murder where the body is suspended upside down after being tortured and covered in boiling water.b A surprise discovery at the scene, tells Roz that this victim is not the first. In an edge of the seat cat and mouse we see Roz get inside the head of the killer, following her instincts and sticking with them even when her beliefs seem impossible.
Again, the suspense is high, but for me it is Ashman's attention to the detail of his characterisation that raises his writing high ... well that and the twist near the end - truly inspired and despite the amount of literature i consume, i didn't see it coming. you truly are an evil man Rob Ashman! (But in a good way)

So advice to the reader -
1 - Buy Faceless today and read it now!
2/ Then you'll be right on time to download This Little Piggy tomorrow when it's released.

I read book one Faceless from the DI Rosalind Kray series and I loved it. This is another brilliant read from the author.

Roz and her team are thrown into a murder investigation when a body is found.

We also get the point of view of the killer which I found very intriguing. As we know the killer from the start I love how the author kept me interested throughout the story.

I thought this was a fantastic read. The storyline was well thought out, in fact it was an epic storyline that sucked me right in from start to finish.

If your looking for a gritty crime thriller then I highly recommend you read this.

As a reader I could see where the killer was coming from. I could physically feel his rage run through my body, but what he did left me shaken to the core.
Kevin Palmer is an ineffectual man who has been sold down the river and stabbed in the back by his wife, his business partner. His dysfunctional protestations are met with scorn that serve to fuel his anger. Thus a serial killer is born. Palmer is a complex character, who develops newfound strength, confidence and attitude.
Acting DCI Rosalind Kray stands firm when challenged by insubordination from a member of her team, and clashes with her boss who has her own agenda.
The plot was pure genius with some unexpected twists.
I haven't red the first DI Rosalind Kray, but I most certainly will now.

This is my first book from author, Rob Ashman. You can say it was a smash hit with me. It is gritty and dark without being too gory. Although, I am not against gore. Yet, the fact that there is just enough details about the murders without being too in depth is great. It allows my mind to go into over drive.

Then there are the main leads, Kray and Tavener. I say leads as both Kray and Tavener worked really well together. Additionally, I felt that they had equal parts in this book. Although, I am more partial towards Kray. Just because she is tough as nails and smart too. Plus, she has a bit of a mouth on her and she is not afraid to speak her mind.

I don't know if I will think of the rhyme about the "Three Little Pigs" in the same way after reading this book. I look forward to reading the next book but while I wait I am going to go back and check out the first one. This book is a must read.

Who would have thought a nursery rhyme could be so dark and twisted? I absolutely loved this 2nd book in the DI Rosalind Kray series -- I am completely hooked! I can't wait to read the next one in this series and the one after that and the one after that ... You are completely hooked from the beginning.

Thank you #Netgalley and #bloodhoundbooks for the eARC.

This is the second book in the DI Kray series and I really enjoyed it.
A body is found and it seems he’s been tortured and one of his toes is missing. Kray and the team are working together to try and find the killer when another body is found.
Quade is still on Kray’s back but seems to be a bit more pleasant - at first.
The story also has chapters told from the killer’s point of view and it’s interesting to find out what made him seek revenge on these people.
He works in an abattoir and some of the descriptions were a bit too gory for me so I found myself skipping some of those bits!
This books certainly puts a new spin on the rhyme, “This little piggy went to market...”
I really like this series and look forward to the next book.
Thanks to Bloodhound Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

After reading and devouring Faceless, book number one in the Roz Kray series, I couldn't wait to get my hands on book two, and what a book it is!
Fast-paced, compelling, grisly and well written, it held my attention from the very first page to the last. In fact I sat and read it in one sitting as I was loathe to put it down.
Well deserved 5 stars and highly recommended!

I love this series. Again we are faced with a serial killer. And the human foibles of the police attempting to solve the crime make these books very real. I have read both books in this series but this book will read as a stand alone too. Kray is now acting DCI but continues to clash with those around her. She also takes note of her gut reactions when others laugh at her ideas. But you know to follow Kray as she tends to be right. This book kept me engaged right to the end. What an emotional rollercoaster! Thank you. I am already looking forward to the next book in this series!

Well, my first book by Rob Ashman was pretty fab! The synopsis is one of the best, I knew from that point that this was something I had to read. It didn't disappoint! I plan to go back and read the first one before the next in the series comes out, just to add to my knowledge of Kray, in particular. I do feel that this is perfect as a standalone too, I had no issues despite having never read the first in the series.

"This Little Piggy" is the second in the Rosalind Kray series, where Kray finds herself on the trail of a sick and twisted killer who, while in prison, had concocted elaborate fantasies to wreak vengeance for his time spent inside. But can he put them in motion? If so, can he be stopped?

This was full or gore and blood, which I loved. It is certainly not for the faint-hearted. It is graphic, grisly and gruesome and features the butchering of pigs as well as humans. The book is well written and engaging from the very beginning. The chapters alternate between Kray and the killer, giving alternative perspectives. Ashman provides the killer's backstory which goes some way to explaining his thoughts and behaviours.

In this book, the killer is known from the start, making it difficult for the author to keep the reader interested and invested in the outcome. Ashman has done a fantastic job in this respect. I thoroughly enjoyed "This Little Piggy" and recommend it to those into graphic thrillers.

Many thanks to Bloodhound Books for an ARC. I was not required to post a review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This author knows how to blow your socks off .......... I've read all of Rob's books and they just keep getting better and better. Roz Kray is a brilliant character, she doesn't hold back and says exactly what she thinks. A dark, twisted, disturbing and utterly amazing book.

I loved this. Dark & gritty & my introduction to Roz.

A little slow in the first half however the ending? Thoroughly enjoyed it hence reading at 5am before I go to work!

4.5 stars from me.

I’m looking forward to going back and reading the 1st in the series.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Bloodhound Books for an advance copy of This Little Piggy, the second novel to feature Acting DCI Roz Kray of the Blackpool Police.

Roz and the team are called out to a particularly gruesome murder scene where it soon becomes apparent that this is not the first body nor likely to be the last. The hunt is and it's not long before she has a suspect in her sights, but proving it will be a different matter.

I found This Little Piggy to be a bit of a mixed bag. The first half of the novel is fairly standard for the genre and just OK but the second half is much tenser and has several good twists, although some of the plotline is repetitive of the first novel, Faceless, (I can't say what without spoilers).

The killer, Kevin Palmer, is no secret to the reader as the novel opens with his statement of exculpation so the narrative switches between him and his actions and Roz's investigation. It's not an approach that appeals to me so Kevin's sorry back story and gruesome acts did nothing for me - seen it and read it all before with minor variations - and I skim read the unnecessary details of how a slaughterhouse works as they affected me more than the murders. I also don't find it an interesting read watching the investigation catch up with information I already have. The second half of the novel is much more interesting as it becomes more a game of cat and mouse with Roz having to overcome several hurdles, not least lack of evidence, to get an arrest. I could take or leave the first half but the second half had me glued to the pages.

Roz is a bit of a puzzle to me. She carries the physical wounds of an attack that injured her and killed her husband but she is also a troubled woman who seems to survive on wine, chocolate and coffee. How she manages to work and think so smartly with these problems is beyond me but she does and is a likeable, intuitive protagonist.

This Little Piggy is worth a read for the second half. 3.5*

Thankyou to NetGalley, Bloodhound Books and Rob Ashman for the opportunity to read this book.
I really enjoyed the story. The storyline was fast paced and keeps the reader enthralled until the ultimate twist at the end. Would definitely recommend this book.

Wow wow wow, what a follow up, love Roz, the what she's thinking and what she actually says creased me up, great storyline, didn't think Rob Ashman could improve on the mechanic series but this shows he certainly can, can't wait for the next one

This Little Piggy is the second book in the DI Rosalind Kray series. Whilst the author does give enough background I would still advise reading them in order, especially as this is one dark and twisted series you won't want to miss.

Having read and absolutely loving Faceless the first book in the series, I was very eager to read the authors next book. My only concern was how could he even come close to how brilliant the first book wass? Well I needn't have worried as yet again the author has delivered a first class read that delivered thrills and chills a plenty.

The story flicks between Roz and her team investigating the case and the killer himself. It was quite weird getting inside the killers head as I was disgusted with what he was doing and yet I had a certain empathy for him. Not that of course that made what he was doing right, as far from it but my goodness it makes for some exciting reading.

This Little Piggy is yet another adrenaline filled, nail biting read that had me on the edge of my seat. The author is fast earning himself the title of  king of creating the most sick and twisted serial killers. Another cracker of a read that the most die hard fans of serial killers are going to devour.

If you like dark twisted and disturbing then this book is for you . Just completely amazing fast paced and gripping you can't ask for any more then that from a book .