Wow! Craig Malton is back with a bang. This series, set in Manchester, just keeps improving. I really like Craig, he is such a complex character, and the plotting is excellent. This is a must read for fans of gangland thrillers. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

ONE BOY DEAD. Craig Malton rules Manchester, solving crimes for criminals and flying under the police radar. When he's called to a murder scene before the cops can get their hands on it, he senses something is wrong. Someone is trying to make Zac Alquist's murder look like something it's not. ONE BOY MISSING. Lesha's son was murdered years ago, so when a local boy goes missing, she feels the sting only a bereaved mother can. But this is just more than a teenage runaway. On the missing boy's phone is a photo of him - and murder victim Zak Alquist. A DARK CONSPIRACY. Can Leisha and Malton uncover the rot at the heart of the city and cut it out before another life is taken? The characters are well developed but Craig's character is complex. I seem to have missed out on the second book in this series so I'll have to rectify that soon. This is a well-written an plotted gangland thriller. Craig Malton rules Manchester's underworld. There were parts when I was sitting on the edge of my seat. Filled with twists and suspense, I did not want to put this gripping and fast-paced book down. I would like to thank #NetGalley #HodderStoughton and the author #SamTobin for my ARC of #WindUpDead in exchange for an honest review.

ONE BOY DEAD. Craig Malton rules Manchester, solving crimes for criminals and flying under the police radar. When he's called to a murder scene before the cops get their hands on it, he senses something is wrong. Someone is trying to make Zak Alquist's murder look like something it's not. ONE BOY MISSING. Lesha's son was murdered years ago, so when a local boy goes missing, she feels the sting only a bereaved mother can. But this is more than just a teenage runaway. On the missing boy's phone is a photo of him - and murder victim Zak Alquist. A DARK CONSPIRACY. Can Leisha and Malton uncover the rot at the heart of the city and cut it out before another life is taken? The characters are well developed but Craig's character is complex. I seem to have missed out on the second book in this series so I will have to rectify that soon. This is a well written and plotted gangland thriller. Craig Malton rules Manchester's underworld. There were parts when I was on the edge of my seat. Filled with twists and suspense, I could not put this gripping and fast-paced read down. I wouold like to thank #NetGalley #HodderStoughton and the author #SamTobin for my ARC of #WindUpDead in exchange for an honest review.