An interesting perspective from the point of view of an intelligence unit within the Scottish Prison Service. Kennedy Allardyce is an intriguing protagonist. It will be interesting to learn more of her backstory and see how her relationship with Ellie evolves. I did find the ending somewhat frustrating, in that we are clearly being hooked in for the next book and are left with lots of unanswered questions. ‘Five by Five’ is something of a Scottish ‘Line of Duty’ in that regard.

I assume the many errors throughout will be picked up prior to publication.

Wow, wow.
I really enjoyed this fascinating fiction, obviously having never been detained by police Scotland- the whole book is great.
Thank you so much for this advance reading copy in return for my honest unbiased opinion. Five stars all round! Five by five indeed.