First book in the this series written by Paul Bennett that I've read and won't be the last.
Believe this is possibly number eight, but not having read any previously didn't spoil my enjoyment and I intend to go back to the start and read the others.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC. in return for an unbiased review

I requested this from Joffe and Netgalley as I’ve read all of the Shannon series and thoroughly enjoyed them. This was no different but you did have me worried for a bit that this may be the last in the series - I hope not!

Nick Shannon is kind of reformed rogue who with his unlikely bunch of friends / staff fight financial crimes and somehow always end up in something more sinister. Nothing is ever clear cut and after Nick has already lost one wife you never know if he could lose another key player.

This time, Shannon investigates a company’s worth donut can be floated in the stock exchange, his famous costing phrase of his fees including a percentage of any frauds found means you know he will find several but what they will be this time is anyone’s guess. Something sinister always seems to follow!

I really recommend this

When you look at the synopsis for this novel, the first thing that stands out is that it's purported to be "AN UTTERLY GRIPPING, ACTION-PACKED THRILLER THAT WILL HAVE YOU HOOKED." And well, considering the fact that I have been on a good run of bad luck when it comes to books lately, I knew I had to give this one a chance. After all, it promised to break the cycle of disappointing books right?

And while I will admit that I haven't read any of the other books in this series before, I didn't feel like I had to in order to understand this one. All of the characters and their relationships were well defined enough that I felt the story definitely can be read as a stand alone. My problem with it?

I was utterly bored reading it.

Not only was there very little action, but there was just way too much info dumping and things being dragged on for absolutely no reason. Each time Nick entered a room we got a complete picture of what everything (and everyone) looked like right down to the minute details of the books on the shelves, or the color of the shoes they were wearing. The actual interviews consisted of Nick asking every single person not only about their role in the company, but exactly how that role was performed and all of the little details that it entailed. Now I get that this may eventually be important information for Nick to know, however, there was just so much information being dumped on the reader page after page, that I found myself starting to skim just to get it over with.

Another thing that I found a little bit unbelievable is the fact that the police relied so heavily on Nick and what he and his team could uncover, even though they should have been the ones investigating not only the murder, but who was after Nick himself. And even when Nick gave them crumbs, they didn't press him for more until he was ready to divulge that information. It just didn't make sense. Added to that the fact that Nick pretty much thinks and speaks in "turns of phrase" I just found his character to be annoying.

Now that being said, just because this one didn't work for me, I can see where it might appeal to others, either established fans of this series, or those who want to know every little detail about every little thing happening in the setting the book takes place in. It just wasn't for me.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

I've read most of this series of books now and have enjoyed all of them. Who would have thought that being a fraud accountant could be so exciting - and threatening. Even a reasonably simple job ends up having several deaths and near deaths. Plenty of fun information given along the way as Nick and Cherry prepare for their wedding.

Loved it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher I read a free advance review copy of the book. This review is voluntary, honest and my own opinion.

First I've read of this author and I will be back. Part of a series but worked as a standalone. An unconventional hero with some interesting friends who work together to solve the murder. A good read.

I absolutely loved this book. I cannot say enough good things about Shannon’s Rebirth. Entertaining with a great plot, twists and turns, overall fabulous story telling. I cannot wait to read more by this author. Everyone who picks this book up is going to love it.

Great book!! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, Action packed, intrigue, mystery, revenge, murder, great detective work, great who done it, great plot twist, and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my Kindle! I definitely recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! can't wait for more! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

"Utterly gripping, action-packed thriller"? I think not. Unfortunately this fell flat for me and I gave up early on - there's too much going on, nobody is really thoroughly developed (including our hero/protagonist), and the premise and execution are pretty formulaic and predictable for the genre.