enjoyed this stand alone book but not quite as much as the Jessica Daniels series.
Even so it is well written and a good read
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

No place like home by Kerry Wilkinson is a mystery and thriller read.
A festive homecoming takes a dangerous turn in No Place Like Home by bestselling author of the Jessica Daniel series, Kerry Wilkinson. Featuring an exclusive first look at the upcoming Jessica Daniel novel, Nothing But Trouble. Craig Macklin was a teenager when his headteacher told him he was heading to either prison or the grave. Instead, Craig left the north of England, saying goodbye to his friends and family to start a new life. Thirteen years on, redundant and separated from his wife, he returns for the first time. It's Christmas: markets in full swing, lights twinkling, shoppers shopping, revellers revelling. Manchester has seen a revolution. The buildings soar higher, the shopping centres sprawl wider. New industries have replaced old and yet, away from the glitter, the tinsel, the hot spiced cider and the enormous inflatable Santa, some things will never change. Amid the season, there are secrets from which he cannot escape and, when debt-collectors attack his parents' house, Craig realizes the teenage hell-raiser he left behind might not be so buried after all.
A absolutely fantastic read with brilliant characters. Just one more chapter. Finished at 3 in the morning. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommended. 5*. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book from netgalley.

No Place Like Home

Although a standalone, this is another cracker from Kerry Wilkinson and he is fast becoming one of my favourite authors!

As you would expect from Wilkinson, he leaves you dizzy from all the twists and turns. It is told in the past, when protagonist Craig was 15, and the present 13 years later. This is edge of your seat crime writing at it's best!

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book, with thanks to Netgalley and the publisher. 5*

Nice read and easy to follow story line. Look forward to reading more from this author