Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

Thanks to netgalley for the ARC of this entertaining read.
This was a slow burner read, slowly gaining momentum, full of twists, leaving me exhausted and fulfilled by the end! Recommended.

I really did like the sound of this book but I found it really slow and hard to get into. The story was different which was nice but it didn't have me hooked unfortunately. The characters were good but I was not a fan of Gethin Grey at all and worked well. I just would have liked it to be a bit faster paced.

The Last Resort Legals is a Cardiff based company that specialises in miscarriages of justice. A famous actress asks them to look into the case of Izma who she believes has been wrongly imprisoned for the murder of Hannah Gold. Gethin, Grey is not convinced but they need the money so they take on the case.

Thanks to Old Castle Books, No Exit Press for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased.

Fade to Grey by John Lincoln is hopefully the first book in a new series starring Gethin Grey

It is a crime/ legal thriller that keeps you hooked from the beginning to the excellent ending

There are multiple strands that are all pulled together without feeling it is too contrived

Overall this is an excellent read

Highly recommended

Enjoyed this thriller, which was quite slow to begin with but really picked up towards the end. A great array of characters and a good twist, which I didn't expect. This is my first introduction to John Lincoln but I'd love to read more from the author in the future.

John Lincoln writes an interesting crime thriller with a different take on the genre set in Cardiff and Bristol. Gethin Grey cannot operate as a lawyer thanks to his criminal history, so he runs a small firm located in Cardiff called Last Resorts Legal that aims to address miscarriages of justice. Bex (Rebecca) is his able office manager, Lee is his legal assistant and Deano Wilson is an investigator that can go places Gethin cannot. The firm has been struggling financially and now famous actress, Amelia, has hired them to find exonerating evidence to free Ismail Mohammed, aka Izma M., who has been convicted of the murder of Hannah Gold in Bristol and incarcerated at Gartree Prison in Leicestershire. Izma M. has written a bestselling memoir of his life that has convinced many of his innocence, including Amelia, and she is willing to pay for the services for Last Resorts Legal.

Gethin has a famous retired judge, Anthony Grey, as a father he has not always got on with, and is married to a psychiatrist wife and has a daughter, Hattie. Gethin's marriage has problems, one of which is his addiction to gambling, he has stopped getting help for the issue, under the mistaken belief he has the problem under control, but the lure of gambling's siren call proves to be irresistable despite everything he has to lose. The case proves to be more complex than expected and brings with it dangers to Gethin and his colleagues. Amelia insists on taking a close personal interest and it begins to look as if she has her own personal agenda. Izma M. surprisingly proves to be less than helpful in buttressing up support for his defence, as is his best friend, Shaun Lindo. In 2003, Danny is holidaying with his family in Kyrenia, Cyprus, when events take a tragic turn. Gethin finds himself swamped and under pressure as the case takes a sinister and chilling turn and his personal issues threaten to destroy everything that matters to him.

I found this to be an enjoyable crime thriller, fast paced, and well plotted. For me the best thing about it is the diverse characters in the book, from the talented Bex who moonlights as a singer for a variety of tribute bands, and the kick ass Lee. In some ways, I liked them more than Gethin himself who, at times, has an unevenness to his character that needs to be ironed out. The story itself has plenty of action and is full of twists and turns. This is an entertaining and absorbing read and I hope there is to be a sequel to follow. Many thanks to Oldcastle Books and No Exit Press for an ARC.

With thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the book in exchange for an honest review.
It was a slow moving book that took on a life of its own towards the middle. It was different, with the main character being a Last Resort for those seeking injustice and wanting to prove their innocence. He was a gambler and married with a daughter. He had problems with his father who later became involved in his latest case.
It was an interesting read.

An enjoyable enough book to read but not a OMG I must keep on reading. Some nice twists and turns on the way to the ending.

A highly entertaining read from an author I have not read before.

Gethin Grey runs ‘Last Resort Legals’ with the assistance of Bex and Lee. This is an investigative team based in Cardiff, which looks into miscarriages of justice.

Amelia Laverne, a once famous actress, is funding the team to look into the possible wrongful conviction of Izma M who is serving time for murdering Hannah Gold.

I loved the characters and their behaviours. Nobody is perfect in this story and as it develops it is full of twists and turns. At times I was laughing out loud and other times I was cringing inwardly.

Thank you to NetGalley, Oldcastle Books, No Exit Express and John Lincoln for this ARC of Fade to Grey in return for my honest review.

Brilliantly entertaining read. Highly recommended.

#FadeToGrey #NetGalley This was a different type of crime thriller than the normal detective thrillers seen through the perspective of Gethin Grey, owner of the investigative firm Last Resort Legals - a bit reminiscent of the Cormoran Strike novels but in my opinion even better!!. The book has lots of action, is well written with great characters and as well as the case the team are investigating there are issues involving Gethin's personal life that are played alongside. A refreshing new take on the crime thriller genre and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. I sincerely hope that this was not a one off and that there are more books in the series. A very well deserved 5 stars!!
I am unable to find this book on Goodreads, either by searching by title or ISBN. I will keep checking and transfer my review there when available.