This is a very complicated story. Too many things going on and yet it still managed to drag in parts. It was hard to keep all the characters straight and by the end I am not sure I really cared anymore. There are a lot books in this series and I may go back and read some of the earlier ones to see if they are any better.

I hate that o came so late into this series, but it did not disappoint. Four men are relaxed from prison and die one by one shortly after. I mean, i the real world, would anyone bat an eye if hardened criminals died shortly after being released from prison? But the issue is, other people are dying. Such a thrilling read.

Sadly, I added this to my DNF list. I stuck around for 15% and couldn’t get hooked. I left before it put me into a reading slump. The beginning was very slow and boring. Not much to say about it

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review/

I must admit this was the first book I had read by this author. I enjoyed it, I thought the characters were great and it was well-written. I think I should read some of his back catalogue now.

Not great . This book, although on 250 pages seemed to drag. I wasn't keen on the writing style which is a bit preachy in places and the humour missed the mark for me (like Mexican Pete) . The conversations are a bit wooden . A shame because I have read and enjoyed a previous book in the series.
The plot is complicated and there are subplots which did not add much to the book for me.
Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC

I really enjoy getting lost in the storylines of books, and this particular one was no exception. It had plenty of twists and turns that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The plot was intricate, yet well-executed, and the characters were relatable and authentic. Despite not having read any of the previous books in the Mike Nash series, I found myself completely immersed in the story and am excited to read the next one. While a few questions were left unanswered, I assume they will be addressed in future installments.

I chose this as I thought it looked and sounded like my type of book.

However, in this case, I just didn't really warm to any of the characters or connect with the story. Nothing about the characters stood out to me and the general plot just didn't hold my interest.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a free copy to review.

DI Mike Nash wants, but never gets, a quiet-ish, less stressful life and thought that by removing to Yorkshire he might achieve that. Some chance. His son hears gunshots followed by major rumbles. Upon investigation there is an obvious cave-in in a local dis-used mine. and, as clearance is underway, two bodies are found - recent and shot. Further investigation brings up more bodies although much older, skeletonised. In the meantime Nash and lovely team are tying to sort out a series of burglaries, historical and present. Some of the original burglars are about to be released from prison, once out they have accidents and are killed. Suspicions all round as it was felt that not all of the original burglars were caught and that there is still a lot of very valuable loot somewhere. This is an excellent police procedural and Mike's team mesh well - lots of humour, inventiveness, team working and the new boy Adil is settling in well. There is sufficient of the personal lives to tie in well but not overwhelm the detection. And, it must be a first, but there are no bent cops!! Well, it is Yorkshire. My only gripe, and which lost it a star, is that, although the murders were mostly cleared up, there is a very abrupt ending with other matters left hanging. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

Yorkshire, theft, trafficking, drug-trafficking, multiple-murder, procedural, local-law-enforcement, crime-fiction, unputdownable, teamwork, suspense, relationships, burglary, dad-jokes, bad-puns, banter, series, false-information*****

Another excellent read from the author! The team is the very best because they all get along and are well suited to working together and filling in for each other when personal life has to take precedence for a short time. This case is more complicated than they expect as it starts out with several corpses of varying stages found very shortly after the most recent were dispatched. Those and several others keep piling up as the team works with more due diligence even when their roster drops a bit. A complicated case relieved with their signature sense of humor. LOVED it!
I requested and received an EARC from Joffe Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

Death sentence by Bill Kitson.
Di Mike Nash book 17.
Detective Mike Nash thought that moving back to Yorkshire from London would give him a quieter life. Little did he know . . .
Gunshots ring out across the fields, followed by the sound of crashing rocks. Four bodies are soon discovered buried beneath a rockfall in an abandoned lead mine — along with an automatic pistol.
I did enjoy this book. Gripping and twisty. Very well written. Great plot. Lots of action. Couldn't put it down. I did like how thoughtful Ruth was with Nash. The car crash scene was good. I did like how the team helped each other. I liked how Clara was in the interview with the teenager. Adil was a new addition to the team. Adil was growing on me. I did like when they got their suspects. Viv and Adil were as bad as each other. I had no clue as to who the keeper was. The keeper was very conniving. Didn't see that coming. Very clever. I'm looking forward to the next book. 5*.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Joffe Books for an advance copy of Death Sentence,

This book is the best that Bill has written so far and this best book that I have read for some time.

Mike Nash’s son, 14-year-old Daniel, is walking the dog across the fields when he hears the sound of gunshots. He calls his dad, who races to the scene. There are four bodies buried beneath a rockfall in an abandoned lead mine, but there’s no sign of the shooter.

Meanwhile, Nash’s team investigates the murders of three criminals, part of a group known as the Country House Bandits. Four were due to be released from prison and expected to come home to substantial rewards for their silence. But the first man is stabbed to death in his cell. The second is killed three days after his release. And the third is attacked on his way home.

Bills books are so intricately plotted that as they are police procedurals, they remind me of the 87th Precinct novels of the late Ed McBain. There is a lot of humorous banter between the detectives which lightens the pathos of the grimness of the killing and a lot of twists and turns before the end is reached. The end is not completely explained but presumably will be continued in a future book. Strongly recommended

Great story it was the 17th in a series and unfortunately I haven’t read any of the other. This is a standalone but I think it might help to read the other. Overall great story and the author did a fantastic job.

Although this was part of a series it was an easy one off read. I wanted more at the end but hopefully there will be a follow up to this story. It has a great plot and the characters an scenery are very well described.
Altogether a really good read

I haven't read any other book in this series however I didn't feel this mattered. This book can be read as a standalone although some of the relationships might be explained if you have read them all. There was so much going on that it held my attention and kept me turning the pages. It's full of twists and has some great characters. My only criticism is that if felt a bit rushed at the end and there were a lot of loose ends left hanging. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for my copy of Death Sentence by Bill Kitson

This is the 17th book in this series and unfortunately it’s the first one I have read.
It can be read alone but it follows on from previous books and continues on into the next.
So it is better to read at least some of the earlier ones first.

Certainly an easy read with a more original plot than most in the genre.
Enjoyable with plenty of twists.

This is the 17th instalment in this series as usual there are plot twists, a plenty, with several plot twists and a high body count.
This is a good read and moves at a good pace. But … the book did seem to stop suddenly, felt like there should have been another chapter or two to wrap up the loose ends. Hopefully some of these may be wrapped up in the next book.

3.5 rounded to 4.
Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced review copy.

Police procedural featuring Mike Nash,part of a series. Interesting and intriguing plot,good characters who work well together. A good read.

I’ve read all of the Nash series and really like Kitson. His style of writing is unique. Nash reminds me a bit of the old Holmes. If I’ve been reading something really intense, Kitsons work is like a warm cocoa in front of the fire. Cosy, warm, intriguing band a relaxing but fascinating read.

Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for the eARC.

In this, the 17th outing, Mike's wife is due to give birth any day now. His teenage son Daniel, from a previous relationship, is home from school and keeping an eye on the homefront. One day, when taking the dog for a run, he hears gunshots and loud rumblings coming from the vicinity of a disused mine. Home he goes to phone his father. A rescue team is sent in only to discover a gun and four dead bodies. Meanwhile, back at the office, Mike's team is working on the murders of three members of the Country House Bandits Gang. All had been newly released after 10 years in prison. They'd kept their silence and it was rumoured now to be expecting a big payout from their illegally gotten gains.

I'm a fan of Bill Kitson's Mike Nash police procedurals. I really enjoy the interplay and lack of friction between the detectives. It's a good police procedural series. They have interesting plots with lots of twists and turns and this one is no exception. I did find some of the extra cases in this one a little unnecessary. Overall a good entry into his collection. I do advise readers to explore the earlier cases as you may find all the characters a tad confusing. 3 out of 5 stars.