⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 (just about) stars. It took a while to get into this book because it starts with short chapters, introducing too many characters so it was confusing at first keeping up with who was who.

Then eventually I got into it and it had a few good twists and turns. I like that it was a bit of a different style for the author and I will read more. Although none of MJ’s books compare to Eeny Meeny….!

There’s nothing I love more in a book than a moral dilemma, one which gives the reader much to debate. How would you react if the identity of someone who had hurt one of your loved ones was revealed? If you knew where they lived and what they were now called? Would you take vengeance? The premise is an interesting one high profile killers who have served their time and are now under witness protection and anonymity. But details of who they are and where they live have been leaked and vigilantes, mainly the families of the victims, are getting revenge.

To begin with, I was concerned that Artlidge introduces so many characters, the killers, their victims, the victim’s families and law enforcement, that I wouldn’t be able to keep track, but thankfully, each character has a unique voice that sets them apart. Using so many POV does have its advantages, as you gain insight into the victims, the vigilantes, and the difficulties faced by the probation officers and detectives.

I’m not sure if Arlidge is expecting readers to have sympathy for the killers as they have served their time, been rehabilitated and then there’s the nature vs. nurture debate thrown in, but I found it difficult to raise even a smidgen of sympathy for the killers who committed such heinous crimes. I could sympathise to some extent with the vigilantes, once I knew what motivated them, but that doesn’t mean I agreed with them being the judge, jury and executioner.

The retribution that is meted out by the vigilante’s is descriptive, as are other crimes that have been committed by the killers, so maybe this isn’t one I would recommend to readers of a nervous disposition. This book has a very different vibe to the Helen Grace series, but that’s not a bad thing, just don’t expect to finish this book loving the characters! Eye For An Eye is a hard-hitting, bold, twisted thriller, with a complex plot, and unlikable characters. This book is the perfect read for book clubs as I’m sure it will cause some heated debates!

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I really enjoyed this book to begin with, it kept me guessing but I felt it lost some of the shine towards the end.

There’s a lot going on with several criminals who have served their time and are back living in the community with new identities. Someone is leaking their new names and addresses to their victims families. I really enjoyed this aspect of the book and it did keep me interested. Towards the end the violence was described in a manor not fit for the faint hearted.

On the whole I did enjoy the book but there were a couple of bits that didn’t sit right with me which is why I have it a 4/5

Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced reading copy.

Thanks netgalley for my early review Copy.

The characters was well written but found I got confused at points at how the book jumped from one character to another sometimes with no warning.

Somebody is leaking the name and new address of murderers who have been released from prison and given new identities. The perpetrators crimes are heinous, and the leak is by way of a text from an unidentified phone to the family of the victims. The Probation Service is chaotically trying to save their clients from the vengeful attacks and the race is on to catch the person leaking the information before any more families take retribution on the evil person who ripped their family member from them.
The story flits from one person to the next and although this gave you a good insight into each of the points of view, I felt it a little hard to follow the plot and initially work out who was who. Although the details of the criminal acts were insightful it made for pretty harrowing reading. There aren’t really any pleasant characters in this book, and I certainly felt the lack of engagement.
This book wasn’t escapism in any sense of the word, and I felt the plot dragged on far too long. Unfortunately, the twist at the end of the book only went some way to improving my reading experience. Definitely not a book for the faint hearted. An ok read is the best I can do.

Though I normally enjoy M. J. Arlidge books, unfortunately I couldn’t get interested in this one . I found it confusing from the beginning.

This great novel centres on the probation system and issues raised by anonymity. When the system that's suppose to orotect you turns on you in the most awful way.
Our "victims" all have one thing in common, they commited heinous crimes and served a sentence, which some feel is much too lenient. On release they are given new names houses and jobs but someone is determined that the families who suffered as a result of their crime gets the justice they feel they deserve.
This is the first book I've read on the probation system and it certainly got me thinking, it's the sort of book where you wonder, "what would I do"

As a big fan of the Helen Grace series, I was keen to read this standalone and I can safely say that it didn't disappoint! The storyline is very clever and gives the reader an awareness into life after convicts are released from young offenders’ units and given new identities subsequent to committing heinous crimes when still being a child. There are a lot of characters - some with dual names, so lots to get your head round at first, but as the plot moves on the characters, their stories and how they are connected to each other are easy to separate. I was drawn in from page one and trying to work out who the mole was kept me guessing to the very end, as there is no shortage of suspects!

All in all, this is a superb psychological thriller, which I wholeheartedly recommend.

This book was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and it did not disappoint! Absolutely loved every second of it. The murders were quite gruesome and grotesque, but the story was so intense and gripping that I had such a hard time putting it down. I read it in 3 sittings. The characters were so detailed and layered that I found it hard to judge who it was that was leaking the info to the public. I was 100% sure I'd got who it was, but I was completely wrong. It truly shocked me at who it was in the end! Please, if you like a gripping story with characters you'll be shocked by, go grab this book! Out 20th July!!

Thank you, Orion, for and early copy of this book. I am a big fan of the authors Helen Grace series that I had the read his standalone thriller Eye for an Eye by M. J. Arlidge. This is another fantastic thriller from the author.
The story concerns Child killers who have served their time and now under witness protection and anonymity. But details of who they now are and reside has been leaked and vigilantes mainly family of the victims are getting revenge. The Police and the Probation service are on the case to find who are leaking the details and find the people before more people end up dead. But sometimes get there too late.
Wow, this is a fantastic read, but controversial, that everyone will be talking about for some time. It is quite a long book at 500 plus pages but with the unique storyline and it is quite fast paced it is quite a quick read as I basically read it in 2 sittings. It also made me think what would happen if this happened in real life? Very worrying indeed. If you want to read one thriller this year, read this one. You won’t be disappointed. 5 stars.

Thanks first must go to Netgalley, the publisher & M.J Arlidge for the ARC of ‘Eye for An Eye’.

Huge fan of the Helen Grace series so was very excited to be granted the ARC for this standalone novel.

It took me slightly longer to get into than it normally would a book however, it then became incredibly paced and I was hooked. A multi layed thriller, which a totally shocking reveal at the end.

I did struggle in places with the amount of characters & change of scenes (possibly made worse with the Kindle ARC formatting).

I really enjoy books that make me think long after I have finished them and this is one.

With the issues dealt with there are some very hard parts of this novel.

It is written well and you will find yourself reading long into the night.

Really enthralling book that looks hard at the justice and probation services and asks if it is possible to rehabilitate a young murderer, with mixed results. There are a lot of characters to remember at first, but as the story draws you in, they become easily distinguishable. I love the series this author has written and didn’t realise at first that it was a standalone; I kept expecting Helen to roar in on her bike. Very well written as you would expect from an author of this high status. A book that will stay with me for a while, the characters were so well written.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

What happens when the system that is designed to protect you turns on you? Great read that explores lifelong anonymity for some heinous crimes. I was surprised at the ending as didn’t quite get why but I enjoyed the book.

I have read all the Helen Grace series and loved them so was looking forward to reading this standalone book. I wasn’t disappointed, it was a hard hitting storyline and makes you think what happens after prisoners are released on license.. Took me a bit to get into as so many characters but was definitely an interesting read with plenty of suspense . Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

I really enjoy books by this author so I was excited to read this standalone.

This one started off slow, with lots of characters to remember. It took me a little while to understand what was happening and who was who. It didn’t take long though to find myself turning the pages quickly to find out how it all ended.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you for my copy of this book to read and review.

I love the Helen Grace books so was looking forward to a new standalone novel.

I enjoyed the storyline, thought it was original and kept my attention throughout. I did find that I had to concentrate hard on this one due to the number of characters, name changes and different points of view but a definite gripping story.

I did enjoy this book but just like some of the other reviewers, found it difficult to keep up in places. There are so many characters and points of view that I did have to reread some parts. Ultimately though it is a satisfying and thought provoking book that will stay with me for some time.

Thanks to orion publishing and netgalley for this arc. I have read all this authors books and loved them. ....... unfortunately this was the exception..... for me there was too much going on, with 4 people having changed their names after being given new identities,, i couldnt keep up with who had done what.... it also didnt hold my attention and found i had to keep reading parts twice.

I am a big fan of the Helen Grace series, so was interested to read this stand alone new book. It certainly didn't disappoint. The story concerns offenders of serious crimes who are released after serving their time and are given new identities. Think Thompson and Venables, the child murderers of James Bulger. But now it seems that someone is leaking the new identities to the victims' families, who are desperate for revenge. I though this book was absolutely brilliant and really thought provoking. The author deals with all aspects of this subject from grief, revenge. and redemption. This book will stay with me for a long time and I highly recommend it. Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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