THE DEVIL YOU KNOW

WOW Neil Lancaster, just wow.

#Book5 in the DS Max Craige series and in my opinion, the best one yet !

Lancaster really knows how to, not only grab the readers attention but to keep them hooked and turning the pages.
And he does just that with The Devil You Know I was gripped to this high octane police drama from the very first page.

Thanks #NetGalley and publisher # EmmaPickard from #HarperCollins for my e-arc copy of #TheDevilYouKnow in exchange for my honest review.

And I found it engrossing from start to finish as it maintains the tension throughout this fast paced story. And I can’t wait for book 6 in the series.


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Neil Lnancaster smashes it out of the park again. Another fabulous Max Cragie, gripping story telling and rich, darkly drawn characters.
A rollercoaster of a ride.
Highly recommend.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this fast paced book

wow when you read a book by this author you know you are in for a treat... its fast paced and its bloody... and the characters are still the same.... a elite team of investigators looking for corruption in the ranks of the police force they all serve

they only answer to a few people and are not well liked but they get the job done

when Davie Hardie wants to talk it sets up a chain of events that lead to a cold case and mole that has yet to be uncovered.... getting davie out of prison and where the suspected dead body is easy but its the chain of events after that have everyone scrambling

did i say this book was fast paced and bloody.... its one you cant put down either until you find out who the mole is and the ramifications of it all...

well written and cant wait to rejoin this team again when the next book comes out

This is the fifth in the Max Craigie series and like the rest it is a superb read with never a dull moment. The Hardie family, there with him from the beginning, are still bugging Max. This time it's Davy, shut up in prison but looking for a deal which will reveal the whereabouts of a missing Polish girl. It will also out who was to blame for her murder, someone who is now in a significant position of power in Scotland. But he is adamant, Max is to be kept well away from the goings on to the extent that he shouldn't even be told about it. Of course when Max finds out about it, he is deeply suspicious, quite rightly so as we find out..

Like the other books in the series, this is an exhilarating read with plenty of twists and turns. When, oh when, is it going to be made into a TV series? It had everything needed for TV,: great characters in Max, Janey, Ross and Barney,, fantastic scenery with frequent forays into the far north of Scotland and riveting plots. The Devil You Know can be read as a standalone but you get so much more if you read it as part of the series. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

I haven’t read all the books in this series, but this works well as a standalone and I’ve really enjoyed the sense of a team working together and bouncing ogpff one another. Lancaster has a great ear for dialogue and the detail to make a police procedural plausible. The setting is Glasgow and as in other titles, his stories feel like a real peep into the seamy side of life, well away from the West End.

This is straightforward in that a gangland prisoner wants to trade information about the location of the body of a murder victim in exchange for his release. But nothing is straightforward and there are problems within the force too. Lancaster written style is engaging and I found myself skipping quickly through this, just wanting to read a bit more when I should have been going to sleep! That’s a,ways the sign of a great story. He nails the characters and I was totally immersed and sorry when it ended. On the strength of this, I’ll be looking out all of the earlier titles in the series to fill in some more background. I love Rankin stories and Lancaster is up at the top too.

Totally loved this book. Follow the team as they search for the elusive "Ave". It's obviously someone powerful in the security system but who is it? How do they find who it is?
The team pull together and overcome many obstacles.
Enjoy the twists and turns. I did.

Another fabulous addition to the max craigie series which never disappoints. Loved the additional family aspect which was hinted at in the last novel.

An enjoyable steady read - I got more into it the further I got into it (!). Definitely different to a standard police procedural, slightly confused about who was who but overall a good read.

Beata Dabrowski has been missing for six years, when she failed to meet her boyfriend in Glasgow.
The case has gone cold until now.
Davie Hardie is a gang boss who wants to talk in exchange for his release from prison.
DS Max Craigie is bought in to investigate but is it wise to use a killer to trap one?

Very enjoyable. This series is developing well and is very believable apoart from the magical skills of the ex-spook.

I was delighted to be given the opportunity to read an advanced reading copy the fifth book, The Devil You Know, in the DS Max Craigie series. I have enjoyed all four novels in this series. This is a Curly Wurly of a read with twists and turns on every page! I loved this novel. Neil Lancaster is one of my favourite authors.

Davie Hardie is a hard man, son of deceased Tam Hardie senior. At present Davie and his older brother Frankie, are incarcerated in Shotts Prison, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The Hardies have a hate/history with Detective Sergeant Max Craigie.

I love all the characters in the DS Max Craigie series. My firm favourite is DI Ross Fraser, what a great character! Second favourite character is protagonist, Max Craigie. All other characters in the team are DC Janie Calder, Barney, ex MI5 technical specialist and Norma, Intelligence & Research Analyst, who bring their banter, humour and thoughts into the mix. I'm going to miss them and hope for another book in the series.

I have missed these characters and feel they are old friends. The banter between the team members is laugh out loud, and the dialogue is jam packed with Scottish humour! I couldn't put the book down and read it in two days. I enjoy Lancaster's style of writing and vocabulary. The book is dark, gritty and sometimes gorey. A great plot that will keep you reading.

I recommend this book, you will not be disappointed. I give a 5-star rating.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK NETGALLEY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY OF READING ARC OF THIS BOOK IN RETURN FOR AN HONEST

What a fast paced book!
Max Craigie, while dealing with his own demons, manages to help with the Hardie family. I like the character Barney who is an ‘off the wall’ type of person, but he knows his stuff.
I was keen to finish the story, but at the same time, I didn’t want it to end.
I recommend it.

Another cracking Neil Lancaster book where we meet again Max Craigie and his team. This is a fast paced police procedural story with the usual violence and corruption. We get to know a bit more about the key players and crime in Scotland. I really want this to be made into a series for tv - like Line of Duty. Can’t wait for the next one in this great series.

I'm a massive fan of Neil Lancaster and the DS Max Craigie series.
All the favourite characters are here, including the remnants of the Hardie family. Uncovering corruption at the top with a clever storyline, this book twists and turns right up to the end.
When will these books be made into a TV series?

Book 5 in the DS Craigie series and they just get better and better. Do not worry if you have not read the previous books as the author fills in the gaps accordingly and it does read well as a standalone.
Once again Craigie is up against his old nemesis in the Hardie family with the last remaining members of the family incarcerated in prison. One however is pursuing a deal to get moved to an open prison in exchange for giving information on a cold case murder. Knowing the family and their hatred of the police Max Craigie gets suspicious and involve his team despite being specifically told not to.
Once again we enter a story of gangland violence and police corruption at the highest level. The thrills, twists and turns commence.
This author skillfully describes the scenes perfectly and takes you on a journey of great suspense and behind the scenes investigations.
I cannot commend this book and the series highly enough

As you would expect from this author, this is an exceedingly well written book. The question throughout the story is who will be the character called Ace who is orchestrating a series of crimes and assassinations. When he is revealed, the story comes together. One be one, a family is being murdered and the police are targeted too. Based in more than one Scottish location, the book is gripping and the scenarios are attractive. Glasgow’s roughness is well used as are the more remote locations. This is a very good read and I recommend it.

Neil Lancaster has done it again!
Another exciting story for Max Craigie and the team. Yes the series continues he's but there's enough here for a new reader to enjoy and maybe make them want to go back for the earlier books.
The purpose of this team is to root out corrupt officers in Police Scotland and it's something that they do with grit and determination. There's a case that they have been ordered not to get involved in, but it soon switches when other evidence co.ex to livht. Despite the intensity of the investigation there are some moments of light relief, and personal issues for some of the team.
This is well worth a read.

I love this series and even better they are Scottish. This installment was just as good as the previous books I’ve recommended them to so many people. Amazing.

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Absolutely action packed as ever. Plot twists galore,. Corruption, great bad guys and an unforgettable cast of good guys.
These are just getting better and better - a must read series for me now.

Another winner in this brilliant series featuring Max, Ross and the team delving into corruption in Police Scotland. Plenty of action and the story takes the reader on a thrilling ride trying to sort out the goodies from the baddies - not as easy as it may seem. Roll on book 6!!

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC to review.