Thanks to Kate and NetGalley for allowing me to read The Misper before the publication date. This is the first of Kate’s books which I have read. I found the story to be dark and disturbing.
As I live north of the M25, the language being used by the characters left me at a loss at times.

Kate has brought out the love/hate relationship between the Met and the County forces.

DI Sarah Collins character could be described as a stickler for the rules, a CYOB person, which leaves the reader to ponder whether this approach is correct in every circumstance. There is also a hint of paranoia.

DC Lizzie Griffiths is the direct opposite, often working on her gut instincts.
This leads to some interesting scenarios, particularly because of the history that exists between Collins and the Met officers.

When Collins has to work with her former Met colleagues, there are a lot of secrets being kept by both teams which does not bode well.
There are plenty of red herrings and more than a few surprises as the story unfolds.

This book could only have been written by somebody who has been there, done that, and earned the proverbial t-shirt.
The realism of this book is what makes it.
The characters, both Police and Villains, the impact on everybody involved in some of the most dramatic of crimes, all make this a standout novel.
An absolute stunner

Kate London’s crime fiction always feels authentic and relevant, and ‘The Misper’ is no exception. Focusing on the vulnerable children who are caught up in county lines’ operations, she also reminds us that those running the operations, in all likelihood, may have been last decade’s vulnerable youngsters. Ryan Kennedy is one such person. He’s served time even though he was found not guilty of murdering the policeman he shot and killed. However, there are plenty in the Met who still think that he should be punished further. Now that he’s out, he’s part of a lucrative business organising children to transport drugs from London to the North.
Leif’s mum is worried sick. Her boy has become unruly and disrespectful. She knows something’s wrong and she’s not prepared to let things slide further. However, her meddling is putting her whole family in danger. Meanwhile, Leif is certain that he must follow NK’s instructions if he wants to stay alive.
Kate London is adept at weaving together several subplots in this narrative, making the reader fully aware of just how vulnerable Leif is. After all, look what happens to his fellow traveller, Shell. The author reminds us just how wide the toxic ripples of organised crime spread and just how difficult it is to stop them at source.
This is another immersive read from Kate London. If you have enjoyed her other novels, ‘The Misper’ should also please. One minor criticism: her depiction of DI Sarah Collins and traffic officer Meghan Clarke’s relationship feels like a bolt-on here. Perhaps better not to have focused on it at all in the final pages.
My thanks to NetGalley and Atlantic Books, Corvus for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.

Firstly I would like to thank Atlantic Books and the author Kate London for access to the the misper.

The review I am going to make is an honest review regardless of the access I received for this book. It should be noted I was not paid for this review and ensure honesty in all my reviews.

Ryan is sent to prison after he killing a police officer and whilst is prison his plan is to keep out of trouble and when released from prison he will be looked after. A missing teenage turns up and this somehow links back to Ryan…

I really enjoyed this book and found I couldn’t put it down and kept going just one more chapter.

Ryan Kennedy goes down for killing a police officer, but he keeps his mouth shut about who he was involved with.

Fifteen year old Leif disappears, with his mother having no idea what he was up to.

Sarah is looking for a quieter life than the Met in the countryside. Lizzie and Steve both have unfinished business from the past.

And when all their paths cross...

Brilliant