This is the latest in the Maeve Kerrigan detective series and sees Maeve teaming up with Josh Derwent to re-investigate a series of murders when killer Leo Stone is set free following news that his jury were prejudiced in his original trial.

Maeve however suspects there is even more to the case and that several other murders may have been the work of Stone. Battling against the opinions of others, Maeve delves into the past and takes us through some gruesome and shocking twists and turns as she fights for what she believes.

This is the first Maeve Kerrigan book I have read and I loved it. The relationship between her and Derwent is intriguing as were the hints to her past relationship with a former colleague. I look forward to reading more of the books to get up to date! I also enjoyed reading a crime novel with so many strong female characters. Often the main character is male and the female characters largely there as love interests!

This book really kept me guessing and was hard to put down. Highly recommended!

As this is the eighth book in the Maeve Kerrigan, I had expected some much needed character developments from Maeve, but was given none. She is still very much the same as she was at the start of the series which is very disappointing.

I am also tired of the recycled plot of a young girl abducted by a serial killer, why I get that this is Maeve's job, I feel it is time to giver her some more diverse cases.

Overall, am not that impressed with this instalment,

This may be my fault as I didn't realise it was part of a series so it took me a little longer to get in to. I did enjoy the book and I will go back and read the series from the start v

This is the first book I've read in this series and by this author. It did mean it was a little harder to follow, but well worth persevering!
An excellent crime novel and I'll definitely be going back to read all the previous ones too.

This is the first book I have read in this series but I don’t think this detracted from my enjoyment.

Leo Stone has been convicted of murder but is released on a technicality. It is the job of detective Maeve to ensure his retrial puts him back behind bars. Convinced of his guilt and connection to more murders her dogged determination leads to further crimes that the team uncover.

This book came alive for me about half way through, this may have been because I wasn’t as invested in the characters as the readers who have finished the previous seven books in the series. There were some references to past stories and this has makes me intrigued to go back and read them too.

The writing was sparky and easy to read and the story unfolded with great skill. I was worried that the obvious candidates were going to turn out to be the culprits but the ending takes a swift turn that I wasn’t expecting - a well thought out story.

Another gripping Maeve Kerrigan book. I like Jane Casey. Writes well. Good stories. This book is no different and I’d definitely recommend.

Cruel Acts is the eighth Maeve Kerrigan novel by Jane Casey and this was well worth the wait. I adore this series and it seems that they just keep getting better and better with each new instalment. Cruel Acts is a fantastic read with a well-paced plot and well developed characters, most especially the relationship between Maeve and Josh. They definitely complement each other and it will be interesting to see if anything ever develops with this relationship. Police procedurals are one of my favourite types of books to read and I could not put this book down once I started it. I was reluctant to finish it because I didn’t want it to end and have to wait yet again for more!
My thanks to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK

A five stars for this brilliant book! I loved it! I couldn’t wait for the next book in this series and the author did not disappoint!!! This book had me hooked until the very last page!!! Highly recommended!!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Jane Casey for the advanced copy of this book. I agreed to give my unbiased opinion voluntarily.

Cruel acts by Jane casey it a must read for any crime thriller fan out there. I lived it and couldn't put it down, it was so gripping.

This was the first book I have read by this author, and will definitely be reader more! Brilliant thriller, plenty of twists, it really kept me guessing.

Really enjoyed this. I’d not heard of this author before and immediately enjoyed the style of writing and the way that it grabbed you from the first page. I then googled it and discovered I’m very late to this party and this is number 8 in the series!! This works fine as a standalone. Interesting main plot and I love the electricity between the two main characters. With tantalising nods to what’s been before I’ll definitely be catching up on this back catalogue

When a convicted killer is freed pending appeal after juror misconduct the entire country believes he is guilty. Charged with re-investigating the crimes, DS Maeve Kerrigan focuses on the one alleged victim never found. When she is betrayed by one of her team and removed from the case Kerrigan follows her instincts and finds more victims. Meanwhile, another woman has gone missing.
This is the second book in a series and it is shaping up as quite a positive new voice in a very overcrowded genre. Casey is able to put together a complex plot and a set of characters that are developing over time. This is an enjoyable if rather formulaic read.

Jane Casey's latest Maeve Kerrigan thriller does not disappoint. A relatively new reader of the series, I've been devouring the previous instalments.
I felt that the plot of Cruel Acts varies a little from previous titles in the series in that this one has more of an individual focus on Maeve herself, as opposed to her relationships/issues controlling more of the narrative. Derwent is obviously still a big factor in the plot, and in her life, but I liked that there was more of her working on her own this time around. At this stage, number eight in the series, we know her well enough as a character and this story showcases her abilities and personality that bit better, which I enjoyed. The case at hand is another interesting one, filled with twists and unexpected turns. You're left guessing until close to the end, as always.
In this novel, like the others, a part of me feels a little sorry for Kerrigan's character with all of the personal strife and drama she has to endure.; that element to the story is essentially what progresses the series along so successfully. For everything that happens to her in one book, you only learn enough to give that plot point some finish within the overall narrative, but not enough to totally answer any questions you may have about it; I always look forward to getting my hands on the next in the series to see what happens her - how these personal issues end up/work out.
I'm already looking forward to the next one!

Terrified me so much in parts I had to save it for daylight reading! Exciting pace, unique and breathtaking suspense.

Found this book absolutely great! Will be posting full review on the blog very shortly. Catching up soon on all my reviews!

Gorgeously written, so many red herrings and twists thrown in and plenty of drama and tension! The way the author introduced us to the victims via a walk through I felt was a really clever and real way to tell you the background and let you get to know the characters and had my intrigued from the off. The story line also felt very true to life with the brutality and frustrating timelines of police and forensic work not exaggerated, as some books do! I did feel the story wrapped up quite quickly and unexpectedly and I’d like to have found out more about who did what etc but that didn’t take away from a great read and one I couldn’t wait to get back to!

Although this is book eight in the DS Maeve Kerrigan Thriller series, I have to confess I have not read the others in this series but I could not help but want to read this book straight away!

I would like to thank Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, Harper Fiction for an advance copy of Cruel Acts,

I thoroughly enjoyed Cruel Acts which had me gripped from start to finish. It was not an action-packed thriller, although it had its moments, but more of an intense investigation with an abundance of false starts, twists and turns. Told in the first person from Maeve’s point of view it had an absorbing, detailed plot. I could not help speculating on the murderer's identity and I was amazed at how it turned out, as there were not many early hints.

Maeve Kerrigan was an interesting character - she was a sharp-witted investigator who often produced the forward impetus in the investigation but she was very keyed up and lacked a sense of humour. I thought her interactions with DI Josh Derwent and her thoughts on life generally, were marvellous,

Cruel Acts was a fantastic read which I have no hesitation in recommending.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel, at my own request, from the publisher via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

Excellent read... love Jane Casey's books and this one did not disappoint!!! A must read for everyone!!

After a bit of a slow, strange start this book turned into a real page turner.
What is seemingly an open and shut case turns into a proper cops and robbers chase, with all the gripping twists and turns.
Well worth a read.

I just loved Cruel Acts by Jane Casey, I struggled to put it down. I have not read the other books in this series but don’t feel you miss out as this to me was a stand-alone book, I loved it. Looking forward to Jane’s next book.