This book grabs you by the neck on the first page and doesn't let you go except to shake you now and then. The wonderful Luc Callanach and Ava Turner are back, alongside Natasha and Jean-Paul.

There are two stories: sex trafficking and organ transplants, with a twist. Its classic Helen Fields. Well researched topics (I do love a book that teaches along with entertains), great characters, great storyline.

I love this series for its gripping crime and the romantic subplot. The characters by now feel like people I actually know and the crime element always sheds light on social issues. If I had one criticism for Perfect Kill, it would be that the writing about social issues was a bit on the nose and I felt like things were being explained to me that were already clear. Generally though, I loved reading Perfect Kill and really enjoyed it throughout. I can't wait for the next one!

Absolutely love this series, and could not wait to read this latest instalment, definitely did not disappoint. Such a great read, with so many chilling twists and turns. Definitely worth reading.

DI Luc Callanach is in Paris investigating an illegal organ harvesting ring and trying to mend bridges with his former Interpol college. At the same time, DCI Ava Turner is in Scotland, trying to cope with, a missing persons investigation, serval murders that appear to be linked to people trafficking, relationship issues and some devastating news from her best friend. Both cases seem separate until a photograph of DCI Turners missing person turns up on French soil. Perfect Kill is book 6 of the DI Callanach series but each can be read as a standalone book the cases are new in each novel, it is purely character development that ties the books together. Having said that once you have read one you will want to read them all as they are enthralling reads.
This was another great page turner from Fields, I devoured it in a matter of hours and am already hungry for the next instalment. It opened my eyes to many things including the side of France that doesn’t pop into your head when you imagine Paris.
I especially loved following the development of DI Lively’s character in this book as in the first few novels he was a really odious man but in this book, you see another side to him, one that you makes you understand that there is two sides to every story. His dry humour, quick comments and raw emotion for the victims is a very welcome relief as the majority of book is very intense.
The whole series and especially this book are not for the faint hearted, the descriptions are gruesome and the way some of the victims are treated leaves you with that sick feeling in your stomach, hoping that this doesn’t happen in real life but knowing that deep down it probably does.
Having read all the prior novels in this series I was so excited to get this as an ARC and it has not disappointed.
Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

It’s so great to be back with Luc and Ava in this new book in the DI Callanach series.
Typically, the books are set in Edinburgh, however after the disastrous attempt at a relationship, Luc and Ava have split personally and professionally; this book also splits its setting between France and Scotland in a story of brutal kidnapping, the extreme sex trade industry and human trafficking for nefarious purposes.

As always, the plot is intelligently constructed and hooks you in right from the start. There’re some tough scenes that are both brutal and disturbing, but never gratuitous or glorifying.

I really enjoyed seeing Luc and Ava both passionately working to catch the lowest of criminality; they were separate for a lot of the novel, but Fields provides enough reconnection between the two to keep the reader of this series satisfied.

This can be read as a stand-alone, however as always I highly recommend reading this great crime series from the start to really benefit from the characters, their personal characters threads and relationships.
Highly recommended.

The sixth book in the DI Callanach series by author Helen Fields.
This is a crime series set in Edinburgh, Scotland and features the disgraced French police officer D.I. Luc Callanach and D.C.I. Ava Turner.
The handsome Luc Callanach and Ava Turner are working on separate cases that are soon to become connected. Luc is in France and Ava is in Scotland but they are investigating the disappearance of men and women being shipped to France in exchange for women trafficked into Scotland.
This one is not for the faint hearted and can be quite gruesome at times but nevertheless a very entertaining read. After the love break-up of Luc and Ava they are both treading a little easy with each other and hiding their true feelings by continuing to work in a professional manner. This is an excellent series that for me not only has good plots but an additional bonus with the on off relationship of the main characters.
The more you read of this series the more you will know and like the characters which helps make this a great read and an exceptional series.
I would like to thank both Net Galley and Avon Books for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Having read the previous books in the series I was pleased to receive this ARC. I think this series is getting better and better, the last two have been absolute belters. The central characters are DCI Luc (Mr Dishy) Callenach and DCS Ava Turner from the MIT team in Edinburgh. Luc is back in his native France on secondment to Interpol and working with his old partner Jean-Paul. There are two cases that initially seem unconnected - in Paris illegal organ harvesting and in Scotland murders that turn out to be linked to people trafficking, in this case girls as sex workers. Although this is the sixth book in the series, the author does clearly explain prior events so it can be read as a stand-alone.

I love the characters in the series and in this one DS Lively proves to be a bit of a hero which I like. The banter between the team is great. The issues covered are very serious and it is a welcome relief to have an occasional injection of humour. They team are comfortable with each other, they’re loyal and they have each other’s backs. Luc and Ava have issues in their relationship but things are improving. The storyline is fantastic and it feels like you are watching an action movie that leaves you a bit breathless. It’s high octane throughout. The human trafficking part of the story makes you want to weep as the girls are seen as commodities as they are used, abused and disposed of. Elenuta is a trafficked girl from Romania and she is an outstanding character whose bravery is an inspiration. The organ harvesting part of the story is equally well told and the fact that people can prey on others when they are desperate adds another dimension to the story.

The ending is good with the future looking brighter for two of the victims in the story. There’s an other strand too, as Ava’s best friend Natasha, another terrific character, faces a battle with her health and I like the way she uses this to try to get Luc and Ava to sort themselves out. About time too!

Overall, an excellent story and I found I could not put this past paced thriller down and read it in one sitting.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for this ARC

Whilst Perfect Kill is part 6 of the DI Callanach series, if you've not read any of the previous books in this collection, it will not effect your reading of this book, as 'part' refers to a series including this character/detective and not a sequel to a specific storyline/ongoing case. Currently I've only read books 4 and 6 in this series, but do intend reading the others, because they are gripping reads.

This particular book is based around what appears to be two unrelated police investigations, in Scotland and France, which soon collide, with DCI Ava Turner and DI Luc Callanach.

This is addictive reading, flows well. There's a good blend of each character, then a smooth transition of the story bringing it altogether at the end.

Chilling a true page turner kept me reading through the night.Thriller lovers grab this book.#netgalley #avonbooks

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

Wow this one was freaky. I literally never knew what was coming next. Turning pages the whole way through, read it in one sleepless night. Definitely recommended for fans of the genre