No Mercy
Paperback Published on: 05/06/2025
Price: £9.99
Synopsis
A brand new espionage thriller series from Neil Lancaster, the author of the best-selling Max Craigie series. No Way Out, Book 2 in the series, available to order now!
'Feels like a blockbuster movie… Amazing, authentic characters, some of the best dialogue I've read' HELEN FIELDS
'Brilliant! Mark Billingham meets Guy Ritchie. A hugely entertaining, compelling read’ C.L. TAYLOR
'Pulse-pounding new thriller' THE MIRROR
ONE LAST MISSION TO AVENGE THE FALLEN
The old unit will reunite to complete one last mission in honour of their fallen comrade.
When retired Royal Marine Frankie Chapman is killed during a home invasion, his valuable military medals are stolen. The medals resurface on the black market, and members of the 11/06 club discover they might have fallen into the hands of a wealthy billionaire who dabbles in human trafficking.
They may be old hard-cases living on past glories from the Falklands but they're still an elite group of ex-military operatives. Each one owes Frankie their life and will stop at nothing to repay their debt, so they come together for one final mission – to steal the medals back.
And Frankie's daughter, Josie, wants in on the action. But Josie wants more than just her dad's medals. She wants revenge…
Readers love No Mercy:
'Sensational – a high-octane, two-fisted spy thriller that fizzes with a rare authenticity’ TONY PARSONS
‘Buckle up for a wild ride!' PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH
'A classic heist tale with a twist from a master of the police procedural, the genius fingerprints of the author’s real identity – Neil Lancaster – are all over this book' TONY KENT, THE DAILY EXPRESS
'An enjoyable, fast-paced read' SCOTTISH FIELD
'Unputdownable read. The subplots all come together with an explosive conclusion' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Excellent new characters and great story' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A very enjoyable rollercoaster of a read. Action packed and gripping' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher information
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN: 9780008751548
- Number of pages: 416
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 32 mm
- Weight: 290g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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A rip roaring ride
I confess to already being a massive Neil Lancaster fan so was delighted to get an arc of this new book, No Mercy. I was immediately drawn into the story w... READ MORE
Decent pacey read though I prefer the Craigie stories personally
Frankie (Chapman and ultimately a Regimental Sergeant Major) was in the Marines and was highly decorated for his service. He fought in many conflicts inclu... READ MORE
Great start to a new series
Thanks to Max and NetGalley for allowing me to read No Mercy.
As a fan of the DS Craigie series, I was curious as to why the author was writing under a di... READ MORE
Fast Paced
No Mercy is the story of Josie who gets together with several of her father's old colleagues to retrieve his war medals after they are stolen and her fathe... READ MORE
There are heists books and there’s ‘No Mercy.’
There are heists books and there’s ‘No Mercy.’ Max Connor (aka Neil Lancaster) introduces us to retired veterans who have fought for their country in place... READ MORE
Good one!
I enjoyed the book, but not quite as much as Neil Lancaster’s Max Craigie series. The camaraderie and banter between the old military pals was great, and ... READ MORE
A Fantastic Read That Doesn't Disappoint
No Mercy by Max Connor (a pseudonym for Neil Lancaster) is a fast-paced, gripping crime thriller. The story follows Josie, whose father is fatally injured ... READ MORE
Great pace and fun to read
I am a great fan of Neil Lancaster so I was pleasently surprised to learn that Max Connor was a psuedonym of his. Having said that, the DS Max Craigie nove... READ MORE
Heist at Scottish castle
Max Connor is the pseudonym for Neil Lancaster, an author whose Max Craigie crime series are among my favourites in the genre. No Mercy is the first in w... READ MORE
Buy it, make and take some time and enjoy something truly original.
The first book in quite some time that I would rate as 6 Stars. A totally absorbing, interesting and almost possible story. Loved the people, loved the plo... READ MORE
A Blood-Pumping, Heart-Pounding Thriller!
What an exciting read!
Josie Chapman has been raised to be a stong individual; her brave father served in the armed forces and has a raft of medals to p... READ MORE
An intriguing thriller based around Falklands veterans and some shady people in rainy places
Thanks to NetGalley and HQ digital for ARC.
Spoiler alert - I'm a big fan of Neil Lancaster's police procedural/conspiracy theory series and was exci... READ MORE
A fun crime caper.
The plot is one of a heist, comprising a team of near geriatric men (which is becoming a bit of a trope) but spiced up with a younger female and a motivati... READ MORE
A good read
No Mercy is a good and engaging read. It started off well and I was drawn into the story quickly. When Frankie Chapman, a war veteran, dies during a home i... READ MORE
Great story
I am familiar with this author through the excellent Max Cragie series published as Neil Lancaster .
This is a new direction from that series and is equ... READ MORE
Lots of tension, and big dollops of banter.
Max Connor is the pseudonym for a bestselling and award-winning author (one of my favourite authors as it happens)! Oh ok then, it’s none other than Neil L... READ MORE
A cracker of a story!
Max Connor is a new name but has a pedigree under his own name! This story pays tribute to the heroes of the Falklands. Their skills called upon to right a... READ MORE
Good story, well written!
I’m guessing Neil Lancaster has chosen to write under the pseudonym Max Connor as this is a breakaway from his usual police procedurals? I won’t précis th... READ MORE
A decent bit of escapism for those who enjoy military-flavored revenge tales
No Mercy is a fast-paced, readable revenge thriller with a solid hook: a band of aging ex-military operatives reuniting for one last mission to honor their... READ MORE
This will grab you!
I was invited to read a copy of this book in return for my honest review-thank you very much!
Max Connor has written a cracker of a book which is a little... READ MORE
Great thriller
I have read several books by Neil Lancaster, Max Connor’s, other pseudonym. His police crime drama series are fantastic. With this new identity he is break... READ MORE
Tense, action thriller!
As an avid reader of the Max Craigie books, I was both excited and a little wary to venture into another series by this author. I needn’t have been, I was ... READ MORE
Brilliant Read!
Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy, to give an indication about how excited I was to read it - it only landed here yesterday afternoon.... READ MORE
Classic Heist
“Old soldiers never die, they only fade away” goes the old saying, but their skills can come in handy – especially for a heist for just reasons. Retired R... READ MORE
Fast paced
I hadn’t heard of Max Connor, but when I started to read No Mercy, the writing style had a certain familiarity, which I couldn’t pinpoint. I subsequently ... READ MORE
No Mercy
Four veterans their friendship forged from fighting together on the slopes of Mount Harriet in the Falklands attend the funeral of Chappers, one of their o... READ MORE
Excellent story that will tug at your heart
Heart breaking and emotional book.
Murder and retribution. Not your usual gang with 4 over 60 veterans as the gang.
Excellent story that will tug at yo... READ MORE
Action packed
When I heard that Neil Lancaster has a new book out under the pseudonym Max Connor, I was so intrigued. I am a big fan of his Max Cragie series, so I cou... READ MORE
Action packed spy thriller
I have to confess I was a bit nervous when sent a copy of this from the publishers. This is a new series from Neil Lancaster, writing as Max Connor. Lancas... READ MORE
Great characters & a well paced story
When their old comrade, retired veteran and decorated Royal Marine Frankie Chapman, dies during a home invasion, the 11/06 club come back together to recov... READ MORE
A perfect thrilling holiday read
New series and new author alias, however, if you enjoy the Max Craigie series from Neil Lancaster you'll love this book.
Four veterans go on a heist mis... READ MORE
An amusing tale, perfect for a holiday read without being a romance.
When former marine, Frank Chapman, is killed by an intruder and his very valuable military medals are stolen his daughter, Josie, wants the medals back. To... READ MORE
Terrific read
No mercy
When Frankie Chapman a tough veteran marine commando dies after confronting a burglar in his home who is stealing his precious war medals his tou... READ MORE
A Brilliant Crime Thriller
This is a story of a group of ex military veterans all in their sixties now but they took part in the battle of Falklands on the night of the 11/12 June so... READ MORE
Such a great read
I have previously read some police crime books by Neil Lancaster so I was excited to read this new book by his other pen name. I really liked the story and... READ MORE
A definite for a film. Great story
I loved this book, it was a great story of "old codgers" going back to their training and attempting to recover some stolen medals.
I thought it was quit... READ MORE
one of the years top thrillers
I only discovered Neil Lancasters works last year and since have devoured his books, now writing as Max Connor we have a new read, one which I enjoyed imme... READ MORE
No Mercy
⭐️ 5 ⭐️
Max Connor is the pseudonym of Neil Lancaster, the writer of the Max Craigie crime thriller series and one of my all-time favourites. I had high e... READ MORE
When Ex-Marines Come Together To Get A Comrades Medals Back, Anything Can Happen!
When their old comrade, retired veteran and decorated Royal Marine, Frankie Chapman, dies during a home invasion, the 11/06 club comes back together to rec... READ MORE
Excellent read.
This is a very good thriller from the author, filled with everything you could want in the genre! I loved the plotting, ex military veterans on a quest for... READ MORE
Great new series
This was a great introduction to Josie and the 11/06 club starting with a burglary gone wrong which resulted in the death of Josie’s dad. This isn’t cosy c... READ MORE
Excellent characters and brilliant story
Having previously read all Neil Lancaster’s Max Craigie series I wasn’t sure what to expect from this pseudonym of his. Well, I absolutely loved it. A grea... READ MORE
A Real Page-Turner
This book surprised me in the best way. Had I read the blurb alone, I probably wouldn't have chosen it to read. Once I started reading, I was hooked from t... READ MORE
Very entertaining!
3.5 rounded up
Standing at the top of Mount Harriet during the Falkland War are five comrades, Royal Marine commandos, Frank ‘Chappers’ Chapman, Pete ‘... READ MORE
Justice and revenge for a war hero.
Whilst this story doesn't quite have the edge of the DS Craigie series, it's action-packed, with a good dynamic between the veteran commandos and a strong ... READ MORE
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