Another fabulous page turner from Caz Finlay following on from Liverpool Loyalty.
As ever Grace Carter is the main character and a plot develops with her that I was not expecting. She also gets closer to Leigh in this book and their relationship, despite being tenuous at times, is for the good of a case despite Grace being part of the criminal set in Liverpool.

Being from Liverpool myself I really enjoyed being able to picture the locations and settings that were described so well.

Another cracker from Finlay - I can’t wait for her next!!!

Here is one almighty gritty gangland thriller that made a tingle through me like fingernails scraping glass. Characters felt real, threatening and as scary as hell. When a new spate of murders begins, there is a couple of common factors. All the girls are known prostitutes, and they all grew up in the same place.

DI Leigh Moss isn’t long before she contacts Grace Carter, wife of one of the biggest, gangland bosses. Grace was looking forward to her and her husband taking it easy, while their sons took over the family business. The thing is, Moss suspects that there are some connections that Grace may need to address. They have had dealings before. Grace is walking on dangerous ground, but she must protect their boys.

It is a gripping story that is impossible to look away from, and believe me, I had to swallow hard on some of these pages. As the reader, you soon become aware of behind the scenes happenings which heighten the storyline because it put me on edge when certain people came together.

Grace is a cracking character, she has done a lot more than most hard men, but she has her stop point unless you mess with her family. Her gangland boss husband, Michael, is quite a character. He does what he has to do, but he has his limit these days, unlike his brother. This deadly duo is an unforgettable pair.

There are a couple of stories twisted together, and both are nail-biting corkers’. If you like the thrill of gangland Liverpool, dive in, this is perfection.
I wish to thank the publisher and Net Galley for an e-copy of this book which I have reviewed honestly

What a fantastic book this is! Continuing the story of Grace and Michael Carter. Very hard I should imagine to keep producing top class story lines and developing new characters in a long running series like this one, 'but Caz Finlay has got this off to a fine art!
This book tells the story of 'The Liverpool Ripper', Someone is targeting, torturing and killing young working girls., and DI Leigh Moss is on the case......and getting nowhere! She really could do with some help from Grace Carter, a long standing friend ....and rival. Wow that doesn't bode too well, but will Grace help her.
An absolutely brilliant 5th book in the Bad Blood Series, and I highly recommend you read this, especially if you are into Gangland crime, plenty of violence and bloodshed. Well done to Caz Finlay on becoming one of the top gangland authors. Superb!
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I’ve been lucky enough to have read all the books in this series.

This latest instalment sees Grace Carter joining forces with DI Leigh Moss after a spate of murders of local working girls.

As per the previous books the storyline moves quickly and ends with a massive bombshell!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

A lot of unexpected in the story.

I always get excited when there is a new book coming out from Caz Finlay and so it was a delight to get to read an advanced review copy of this book. The author continues to write books with great character progression, geographic coverage of the Merseyside area and a wonderful writing style.
I must admit there were a few moments where I was worried that the storyline was going to go along the dark romance side of things but the author did not disappoint and things soon got back on the typically great UK gangland crime aspect that the author is famous for.
Whereas the last book introduced us to a lot of new characters, in this book the police procedural aspect was expanded upon which made a great slant. As always, the author is not afraid of discussing difficult issues in her books and this book opens up discussions on police informants, the actions of people in power, gay relationships and other issue.
I believe that there are going to be 10 books in the Bad Blood series so we have lots of great things to come in the next few years and the speed at which Caz writes I am sure there will be more offerings too.
I mentioned in my last review that Caz Finlay is, in my opinion, the Northern England version of Martina Cole and this book reinforces my view.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Harper Collins UK (One More Chapter) and Caz Finlay for providing me with an electronic advanced review copy of this book in return for an honest, unbiased review.
The book will be published in e-book, paperback and audio-book version tomorrow

Another great instalment in the lives of the Conlan’s and Carter’s. Grace and Michael are settling in to a quieter life with their two young children after all the grief and worry of their grown up boys and the awful death of Paul. Unfortunately it’s not long before trouble rears it’s ugly head again. This is fast paced and gritty gangland aggro at it’s best with more explosive secrets coming out. A well deserved five star read

Yet another fabulous 5 star read, from Caz! How does she do it?! The whole of this series is absolutely brilliant & has kept me gripped throughout. Traitor in the house is no different. Again, I'm on the edge of my seat looking forward to what comes next!

I have this habit of reading a book that is one in the middle of a series, and I did it with this book. I didn’t realize it was the fifth book in a series until I had started reading it. That being said, it didn’t really change anything for me about the book. I found it to be a quick, easy read. It was a little cliche sometimes with the cop getting together with the criminal, or the power couple who tried to be legit but just cannot, or the husband with trust issues, or the wife who wants to be seen as so good. I did like the sons, Jake and Connor, and their crew of Danny, and Luke. I liked the crime and all the different connections to it. I liked who the guy behind it ended up being. The two main female characters were okay, I did like Leigh more than Grace. Michael just bothered me. I enjoyed reading it.

I’d like to thank HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Traitor In The House’ by Caz Finlay in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

A serial killer is targeting working girls and with the bodies of three girls already discovered DI Leigh Moss of Merseyside Police is given the job of leading the Phoenix Team in the investigation. Leigh realises that the street girls probably won’t want to talk to the police so asks for help from Grace Carter who with her husband Michael successfully runs most of the security firms, restaurants and bars in Merseyside. Will Grace help her? And will they be able to stop the killer before any more girls are found?

‘Traitor In The House’ is an exciting gangland thriller that follows on from ‘Liverpool Loyalty’ where we once again meet Grace and Michael and their strong and loyal family and gangland members. There’s not a huge amount of action and what there is is bloodthirsty and gruesome, but we have is an incredibly well-written story that’s intricately woven with drama, suspense, intrigue and twists and turns, that pulls you in from page one and won’t let you go. We meet up again with the Carter’s enemies, Joey Parnell and the mysterious JB, and end with laughter from four of the most unlikely friends, Grace, Leigh, Jazz and Stacey. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading this thriller and didn’t want it to end, and I’m so looking forward to reading the next one to find out what Grace gets up to next and what decisions Leigh makes.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book.

I’ve read and enjoyed all of this series and the latest instalment did not disappoint. Love reading something set in my home city with such strong characters.

Someone is murdering young working girls in LIverpool and DI Leigh Moss is struggling. The killer seems to be very forensically aware and is leaving no clues behind.
The only person Leigh can ask for help is the last person she wants to. Grace Carter, Matriarch of the notorious Carter family who run half of Liverpool between them.
Grace knows people who won’t talk to the police but may well talk to her but is she willing to help Leigh. Helping could put Grace and her family in danger but as she discovers more about the case she finds herself wanting to help stop the killer.
This is the first Kaz Finlay book I have read and I loved it! The story is great, it’s fast paced and I couldn’t put it down. I read it in one sitting. The dynamic between Grace and Leigh is brilliant. I can’t wait for the next one. Although there was violence it wasn’t gratuitous and was totally in keeping with the story.

Bad Blood Book 5

When several young prostitutes are found murdered in Liverpool, DI Leigh Moss knows there is only one person she can turn to for help. Grace Carter knows the streets of Liverpool better than anyone and can ask questions Leigh can't.... but will Grace Help?

Grace and Michael have two new additions to their workforce, Luke and Danny. DI Leigh Moss is back asking for Grace's help in finding out who is behind the murders of local prostitutes. As always, there's a lot more going on in the book and a surprising revelation towards the end.

I love Caz Finlay's writing style and the way she can quickly pull you into her plotlines. I love this series, it's down to earth, believable, with many nasty villains. This is a cleverly crafted story with all the loose threads woven together by the end. This series just gets better and better. This is another gripping read that will have you routing for the Carters all the way.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #HarperCollinsUK #OneMoreChapter and the author #CazFindlay for my ARC of #TraitorInTheHouse in exchange for an honest review

The constant action means there is never a dull moment
I love a good thriller. Something to get the mind working, heart racing and having you on the edge of your seat. If you like Martina Cole you’ll like this.

I am not normally a lover of gangland style books, but this book although not the first in the series was easy to get into. Set in Liverpool, DI Leigh Moss has to work with an old enemy, Grace Carter, a gangland queen, trying to find a killer of prostitutes. Very dark, gritty and gruesome. This book was very reminiscent of Martina Cole with believable characters from the underworld.

Another fantastic read. If you like Martina Cole and Kimberly chamber's you will love this author all her books are absolutely brilliant. Can't wait for the next book.

I did like this book, it was gritty and the characters were typical of hardened crime families. On the one side there’s Leigh, a police officer, who it appears owes her life to Grace, the gangland queen, and head of the family, who is on the other side. Leigh needs Grace’s help to solve the murders that are taking part of prostitutes in Liverpool.

It’s a difficult position for both of them, one has to abide by the law and the other is wary that her family may be involved in the murders.

This is a brilliantly written book, and I think as I haven’t read the ones before to get a bigger picture I need to start at the beginning, as I did get a bit flummoxed as to who was who and who to trust, and what had happened between them all. As I read deeper into the story, it enveloped me with the twists and turns, and really although the family were a gruesome lot, they only “sorted out” the bad guys, and people who deserved it. A bit like a modern day “Krays” novel. They didn’t go after the ordinary man in the street, all these were evil criminals who got their just deserts.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a hard hitting gritty storyline.

My thanks to the author, the publishers and Netgalley for the ARC.

I read ‘The Boss’ by Caz Finlay 2 years back and really liked it. This is #5 in the ‘Bad Blood’ series. That said, the book can be read standalone though obviously better read in sequence.

‘The Boss’ was about Grace who falls for Nathan, who runs a gang doing drugs & other businesses. Nathan is violent and terrifies Grace initially. The book is all about how Grace builds her own place in a tough environment using the time Nathan is in prison well.

Coming to this book, D.I. Leigh Moss is investigating a series of crimes where three women have been murdered and the pattern is similar. The three women had at one time lived in a home called Sunnymeade when they were children. Leigh seeks the help of Grace Carter as one of the victims worked at a business, they part-owned a few years back. The Carter family is not exactly on great terms with law enforcement. Michael & Grace Carter oversee the business of security services and restaurants but allow their children to run the day-to-day operations. They also had trusted aides in Luke & Danny. The security business especially is cut-throat but the Carter family has managed to keep competition away. A new entrant however threatens them and it appears as if somehow is backing him. As the story progresses, the various threads converge well.

This is a fast paced and engrossing read. The level of violence is a level higher than in regular crime fiction, not unexpected in a story featuring gangs.

This is a great gang – crime series and I certainly recommend it.

My rating: 4.25 / 5.

Wow I am kicking myself wondering why I haven’t read a Caz Finlay book before. Traitor in the house is the 5th book in the series and the first book from the author that I have read.
Three women are murdered in the heart of Liverpool each with the same M.O. Each of them lived in a children’s home called Sunnymeade years ago. D.I. Leigh Moss is heading the investigation and has killer nicknamed ‘The Liverpool ripper’.
Grace and Michael Carter are now wanting to retire from the Carter firm and let their sons to take the lead. But when D.I Leigh contacts Grace regarding the deaths, Grace agrees to help with the investigation, without her boss knowing Burrows or they will be implications.
This is a brilliant gripping story and a great page turner which I loved. Full of twists and turns and action throughout the story. It did have some gruesome moments in it too which made my toes curl. The author also did a great job also adding a bit of back story so you can read this as a standalone. I can’t wait to discover the other books this author as written. 5 stars from me.

This is the first book in the series I have read, and I now need to read the others. I felt like it worked quite fine, even without knowing the stories in the past. Several working girls have been killed, and there seems to be a serial killer on the loose.

It is a gripping story, and it is a gritty, dark read. It is a very addictive read, and I read it in one sitting. The key thing for someone like me, who hasn't read the previous books, is to get to read the books in the series in order to fully be able to appreciate the characters and the feeling in the books. There is no doubt in my mind though that it wouldn't be worth the while, so here I am, off to read the series from the beginning!