This was a brilliant read. As soon as I started reading this book I just knew I was going to love it. Highly recommended

A fantastic read and I'll definitely look out for more from the author. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.

I've read several of Paul's books, and every time I get treated to another chilling read that keeps me glued to the book until the very end! Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good read with twists and turns galore!
TB

This was a fantastic story. First I’ve read by this author but won’t be the last.
I would definitely recommend it to thriller fans

Another tense chilling book by this author.His books ever fail to draw me in keep me on the edge of my seat.Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a multi layered well written thriller.#netgalley#avonboojsuk

I did not really enjoy this book.

This is the second book that I have read by this author and for some reason, even though I should like his books, as i love this genre, I cannot seem to get hooked!

I know the author is well liked and a lot of people recommend him.

Sorry!

Thrilling story, great plot and characters that keep you guessing right til the end. Great for fans of this genre. Really enjoyable.

I am a fan of Paul Finch and love Lucy as a strong, female character who takes no prisoners. Here she finds herself in the midst of a pretty grim series of what initially appear to be a series of unconnected events but they quickly turn into a nightmare investigation. This is where I need to warn you that this book does contain scenes of animal cruelty and abuse ... it also contains scenes of human cruelty! Both are hard to read.

Dark, gritty, exciting, full of tension and suspense, well written with a cast of brilliant characters, this is a great addition to the series and one I would happily recommend.

This is the third book in the series and although can be read as a standalone, to get the best out of it, I would recommend you read them in order so that you get the back story to the characters ... you won't be disappointed.

My thanks go to Avon Books UK via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest and unbiased review.

Yet another great book from this fantastic writer. Would buy Paul Finch books without reading the blurb on the back; you know without fail you won't be able to put it down once you start. And this one was no different.

A good police procedural story, this is the first I’ve read of Paul Finch’s books so have to admit it took a while to get to grips with all the characters.
It’s gripping from the off, when Lucy and her team shut down a dog fighting ring. There is also a spate of missing dogs, which they think is connected, but where is the mysterious black van that the locals have reported acting suspiciously?
A gritty and sometimes violent storyline, but one I enjoyed.

This is the 3rd book in the series and I only realised after I finished that I have read the 1st but have somehow missed the 2nd. I could’ve sworn I had read it but I will be purchasing it ASAP. I have also read all of Pauls Heck series which I highly recommend.

As with most of Paul Finch’s books, I found this one a bit of a slow starter however once it got going it was impossible to put down. It is a fast paced, action filled book with all the twists and turns you could ask for. Lucy is such a likeable character and her relationship with her father adds so much to the story. The villain is way more twisted than I ever expected and everything about the storyline sucks you in further. I also absolutely adored Sister Cassie. Definitely one of my favourite characters

If you love edge of your seat reads then check this one out. Preferably the whole series

This is the first book that I have read by Paul Finch and it was an intriguing story with lots of violence within the Greater Manchester Area and also Cheshire. The character, PC Lucy Clayburn is an enigmatic one, she doesn’t follow the rules but achieves phenomenal results. The main gang are the Crewe and her father is in the hierarchy of gangland criminals. They both found out a couple of years ago on another case that they were father and daughter.
It is a strong storyline and was an enjoyable read and I will read more books from the author Paul Finch.
Recommended

Another good police procedural tale with DC Lucy Clayburne and her estranged gangster father at the core. Very violent but with characters you can care about who then get rubbed out in a shocking manner! The perpetrators turn out to be young sisters trained by their father may take some believing but they do add a dark twist to the relationship between the main characters relationship and her attempt to keep it secret. A thrilling climax leaves us with the prospect of more adventures still to come!

4☆ A Pacy Crime Fiction

STOLEN is the Third book in a series however my first book.

It took my a while to get into the book as I hadn't read the previous books and there was alot of characters I had no clue who they were so I missed out on some character development.

Stolen opens with a bang, it was eerie and I have to admit I very nearly stopped reading.
DC Lucy Clayburn and her Team are about to shut down a dog fighting rink and it was pretty hard hitting.
I have a dog and it really did get to me.
But I didn't want to judge on this part alone so I kept reading and I'm glad I did, despite the animal abuse the storyline was very gritty!

People are going missing and a mysterious black Van seems to be at the centre of all the disappearances.
But who is taking them and why?
Does Lucy's Gangster Dad have any connection to the disappearances?

STOLEN isn't an easy read at times, it's a very pacy and twisty Police Procedural.
It's Suspensful, plenty of action, thrills and violence.
The Characters are very Complex, Interesting and well thought out. For example the connection between Lucy and her Crime Lord Father was cleverly written.

My only gripe was not reading the previous books.

Thank you to Avon books for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. The concept of the story was original and the character's very well developed.

A breath-taking, nail-biting and heart-pounding thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, Stolen is the latest first-rate chiller from Sunday Times best-selling author Paul Finch.

Being a police officer is hard at the best of times, but when you are a cop and your estranged father happens to be a notorious North West gangster, things are bound to get even more difficult and challenging! This is the situation which DC Lucy Clayburn finds herself in, however, as she is in the midst of the biggest investigation of her career, she simply cannot afford to let misplaced sentiment hamper her investigation. Lucy must invest all of her efforts and energies into her latest case which could turn out to be the toughest one of her career yet! Will she manage to crack this case? Or is she up against hardened criminals who will do whatever it takes not to get caught?

Fear has taken hold of the residents of Crowley in Greater Manchester. Crime, murder and mayhem might be commonplace in big cities, but the community in this town are petrified of stepping out of their houses after dark because of a black van that is stalking the streets of Crowley and preying on the residents. People are disappearing and seeming to vanish off the face of the earth, but what is most baffling, perplexing and terrifying is that no bodies have been found. How can people be going about their business one minute and vanishing the next without a single trace being found? Something sinister is going on and with panic gripping the Crowley community, Lucy and her team must act fast to get to the bottom of this mystery. But with time not being on their side, Lucy soon finds herself walking down one dead end after another in her search for answers…

As the number of disappearances beings to pile up at an alarming rate and Lucy finds herself pressurized to make an arrest, she soon finds herself having to contend not just with the most difficult case of her career, but with her estranged father who ends up caught up in the crossfire. As complications arise that continue to derail Lucy’s investigation, she wonders whether she will ever catch the evil mastermind behind this heinous crime…or whether she will end up paying the ultimate price for doing her job.

A high octane thriller from an absolute master of suspense, Stolen is a first class chiller where the stakes are high, the action never flags, the shocks come thick and fast and the twists and turns nerve jangling and jaw-droppingly fiendish. Paul Finch stirs a pot spiced with kidnappings, gangland showdowns, blood-thirsty revenge and deadly rivalries featuring the fantastic detective Lucy Clayburn who is sharp, intelligent, compassionate, dedicated and absolutely brilliant.

Paul Finch is on top form once again with Stolen, so switch the phone off, cancel your social engagements, put your feet up and get ready for the ride of your life!

This is book three in the DC Lucy Clayburn series. I do believe it would have been better if I had have read the previous books. However I really enjoyed this story so will go back and read the previous books.

DC Lucy Clayburn has her hands full. She’s investigating the disappearance of dogs and then people start going mix. Throw into the equation that DC Lucy has a big gangster for her dad.

Brilliant read. I will say it took me a while to get my head around the characters but the storyline was so good it was worth it.

I can’t wait to read the previous books as Lucy is a very likeable and intriguing character. Definitely recommend this if you like police procedural reads.

Despite being book number three in the DCI Lucy Clayburn series this can be read as a standalone. As with all Paul Finch's books it is a well written rollercoaster of a ride that will keep you hooked throughout.

If you are looking for a fast paced, action packed police thriller with a gangster undertone then look no further.

Highly recommended!

Stolen – Clayburn is back and still taking names

Paul Finch has created one of the best female detectives in crime novels, that just makes you want to read more. Lucy Clayburn is not so much a defective detective, but a woman trying to do the job correctly in spite of her family. Stolen is compulsive and gripping reading and gives readers a ride as if on a Ducati bike going at full throttle. If you are after a police procedural thriller, jog on, the rule book has gone out of the window.

Lucy Clayburn is in the midst of a dog fighting investigation, and even though the bust was successful, she wants to put away the organiser for so much more. When Sister Cassie, a ‘fallen’ nun comes to see her, she barely has time to see her and take her concerns on board let alone seriously.

When a young female goes missing while on a run, does Lucy remember Sister Cassie saying that people were going missing. The problem was, the people Sister Cassie had been reporting missing were the homeless, people nobody really cared. When Lucy discovers that there are similarities in the case does, seeks out the nun for more information.

At the same time The Crew, the underworld criminal masters of Greater Manchester are under attack from all directions. They seem to be falling out with each other, and when one of the underbosses is shot, all hares are set running. Will Lucy be caught in the crosshairs, as she tries to balance her life as a detective and that of her biological father, a criminal.

As the truth comes out, about Lucy and the crimes that she has been investigating, her life is in danger and that of her colleague. Will her tenacity be able to save a colleague, while trying not to be killed by the criminals she is chasing? Will her father appear and make life even harder for her?

Once again Paul Finch has written a brilliant thriller, with a very likeable police detective, who is focused on her job, but like a honey pot seems to attract wasps that want to attack her. Stolen is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your comfy seat.

I love police procedural books, I find them is interesting. STOLEN was a dark, twisty, roller coaster ride! I thought I had it all figured out, but nope, I was wrong.
This book belongs to a series, so if you want to know background etc, start with book one. It will leave you staying up past your bed time!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.
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