This book drew me in and held me delightfully-captive from beginning to end. The palpable tension held me in thrall. The characters were realistic, likable and identifiable. And, every setting was described in such a way as to make me feel like I was an actual bystander in that scene. Once I started reading this story, I knew this was a book I wasn’t going to be able to put down!

*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.

This is the second book in the ZIba Mackenszie series by Victoria Selman. ZIba is a profiler who works on really gruesome murders. When her latest case involves the murder of 2 women who look like her, she becomes a potential target.

I like the character of Ziba. I think she’s interesting, layered and a tough female character in this genre.

This novel explored the circumstances of that tragedy a lot more than the first, giving you a better understanding of Ziba’s grief and motivations.

It relies heavily on the psychological element of profiling to catch criminals and that 100% works for me.

The secondary characters are brought to life as individuals and the interactions between them and Ziba are spicy; punchier than the typical in other procedurals. Ziba was more human in this second novel, more of her life is explored and she had more human moments outside of the case that provides a clearer picture of her life and where her head and heart are at.

I love when a crime thriller can introduce more personal aspects of the main character without forcing a cheesy romance subplot or creating drama for drama’s sake. Cops are more than their careers, and to explore that in a genuine way is always going to work for me.

This is a solid police procedural that appears to be setting up something big for the next novel. I’m here for it.

Really enjoy the ziba Mackenzie series. Always fast paced, good character development and full of action.

I did not enjoy the first book in the series as much as anticipated, and I decided not to continue with the sequel.

Full of twists and turns and expertly written. This author knows how to world build and to draw you into a book. Very descriptive and feels like an old-time noir mystery.

I enjoyed this book, I like Mac and the way she thinks things through and reverts to her skill set. I do get irritated by how silly she is and how frequently she puts herself in danger.
I did like the twists and turns in this book too.

Nothing to Lose is the second in the police procedural series featuring former Special Forces Agent turned Offender Profiler, Ziba MacKenzie. Having missed the first book in the series - Blood for Blood - I was happy to jump straight in and read this independently without any issues as the author, Victoria Selman, provided enough background to allow me to feel comfortable with the characters and setting. Set in the London town of Primrose Hill Ziba made a rather flawed, angry, impulsive and abrasive Profiler however, I would have gladly had her on my team.

This novel was a fantastic, electrifying and solid police procedural and I really warmed to Ziba from the outset. It was a well-balanced crime-thriller that had me glued to the pages and I didn't want to put it down as I was desperate to know the outcome of the story.

The up-to-the-minute plot was very cleverly written being so gripping and suspenseful but not unbelievably horrific. With two distinct threads running through the story, I could have been overwhelmed by the number of characters in the book, but each individual had a defined role in the story. As Ziba embarked on an exciting and exhilarating mission to solve the cases, all of the time the tension was being ratcheted up a notch as Victoria Selman hit me with some captivating misdirection and planted a few red herrings. The writing flowed effortlessly with a swift pace to it as Nothing to Lose delved into topics of abusive relationships and the power of evil with doses of deception,violence and brutality.

A brilliant, nail-biting and highly recommended crime-thriller.

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

A thrilling read which kept me turning the pages, characters you care for and just brilliantly written. Great novel!!

It took me a little while to get into the plot but once I did, I was hooked! Lots of twists and turns and I didn't guess the perpetrator for a good while. The shortish chapters worked well for pushing the pace of the plot along and adding to the tension. Definitely looking forward to reading more from Victoria in the future.

Another fantastic ziba read, can't wait for the next one, struggled again to put this read down, great plot line, great charecters too

I loved this book. Very intense. Kept you on the edge of your seat. With an ending and a twist you will not see coming.

Thankyou to NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK, Thomas and Mercer and the author, Victoria Selman, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of Nothing To Lose in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
I thought this book provided a good quick read full of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end.
The storyline was well thought out and written with well developed characters and a rollercoaster plot. Everything you could possibly want in a thriller. 3.5 stars.
Well worth a read.

I quite enjoyed this! Managed to finish it quite quickly and really loved the character of Ziba, this is the 2nd book in the series and I haven’t read the 1st one and so I’m off to buy it, if it’s anything like this I’ll not be disappointed!

I thought this was quite a good book to be honest even though I’ve read this genre before I found myself engrossed quickly in the storyline and characters, there’s 2 storylines here: a hunt for a new serial killer and also the hunt for Ziba’d husbands killer too who was shot a few years ago and the killer never found!

It was quite fast paced and had a few twists and turns in the book which always help kee you entertained, I found myself lost in it for hours and I look forward to reading more from the author.

I thought I had already left a glowing review for this fantastic riveting book by the highly talent Victoria Selman but it would appear I forget (Sowwie). Anyway I have spoken to Victoria on Twitter on numerous occasions and have since received a signed copy and will be purchasing a copy of Blood For Blood as soon as the chance becomes available. Victoria has wrote an amazing character in Ziba I like the fact that in these days of antisemitism (sponsored by the labour party and the loony left in the UK) its awesome to see a strong talented and extremely intelligent Jewish character. The story kept me guessing from start to finish and for someone who looks as sweet and innocent as Victoria was pretty damn brutal :) Definitely a writer to look out for in the future

Second in a relatively new series, and can't wait for the next one. Really like the fast paced fluid style, and in Ziba, we've got a really intriguing character with so much potential for future adventures!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in return for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book and its twists and turns and also the two seperate stories that were intertwined. However, the blurb led me to believe something else was coming in the book and I was a little confused and kept waiting for this.

3 stars for me :)

I really like Ziba MacKenzie, she is tough but vulnerable as well.

When she is brought in on a case of a serial killer who is targetting women who look just like her, it is unsettling to say the least, but that is nothing compared to what happens when she continues the hunt for her husband's killer.

This was a complex book with a few red herrings and sometimes it got a little confusing. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading another book starring this character.

4 stars from me.

Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley.

This book was riveting from almost the start. I was experiences so many twists and turns as I read this story. Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this.

Devoured in 2 helping and thoroughly enjoyed. its a new author for me and yet another I will be investigating further. Netgalley has certainly opened my eyes in the book world and I am enjoying each opportunity