This pulls at the heart strings: a baby snatched, an elderly mother taken, a missing husband. Is this payback for something that has happened in the past? Gangland people will take revenge on your family. The saga of Rachel King and Jed continues and makes for a satisfying and enjoyable read.

A gripping crime mystery from the author, DCI Rachel King book five
her partner Jed is now a successful property developer on the straight and narrow he is well out of the Manchester crime world of drugs dealing and dodgy dealings.
The well known Trio Brendan Blackmore, Ray Hutton and Scott Agnew are still circling around the city and when Scott's baby son James goes missing along with the babysitter from the apartment block in new Islington, Rachel is sent from East Manchester station it's her first day back off maternity leave and its now over and Jed is not happy. There is no ransom been sent and when the mother of Ray Hutton is took out of her old peoples home and Brendan Blackmore goes missing this is someone out for revenge for these three, but who's involved and out to get the Trio and take over their patch.
Wow I found this Book with so many twists and turns and so many characters that are guilty and not guilty it will keep you on your toes Rachel and her team have their work cut out big time who is to be trusted, right through to the end you will have your motives them BAM it's knocked onto another character and their reasons are going to shock you. I am hoping there is going to many more books in this series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Brilliant story from this author.

I've enjoyed the previous books in this series but was somewhat disappointed with this instalment. Many of the regular characters blended into the background or not mentioned at all.
The conclusion was obvious from the outset, hopefully the next will see a return to form.

DCI Rachel King is due to return from maternity leave, but is called in hours before, as a baby boy has been kidnapped. Her boss is playing the empathy card. This is the beginning of a new case that threatens all she holds dear. What will it cost her to solve it?

Loved it. Read it in one sitting

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I read a free advance review copy of the book. This review is voluntary, honest and my own opinion.

This book was good, it had suspense, intrigue, action, murder and mayhem! The storyline was very interesting and moved along well! But! As soon as everything was coming to a head, it ended?! I guess this is a series?! Some things were cleared up but most continue on?! I assume?! Lol like I said the book wss very good but I'm definitely not happy that it just kind of ends?! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for the eARC.
DCI Rachel King is a few hours away from starting work again after her maternity leave when she gets a call about a baby being missing. The babysitter and baby have disappeared, it's obviously a kidnapping. The baby's father is one of the top gangsters in the city and it's obvious someone is sending him a message. Then his 'business' partner's mother is kidnapped from her assisted living facility...
Rachel is suspicious of her partner, he's supposedly stopped his criminal ways and earning an honest living now. But instead of helping her with their newborn son, he keeps going off saying he's busy with work. Is he telling the truth or does she have cause to worry?
I mildly enjoyed the book, but was a bit disappointed with the way the story went. But now I'm curious about the way things have played out and can't wait for the next one in the series!