I enjoyed books 1 & 2 in this series & this one is possibly even better. I liked the main character Adam Tyler straight away & in this book he has mellowed slightly, making more of an effort to get along with others. The anger is still there about his fathers death but in this book it is channelled into discovering what happened 16 years ago. Mina can still be a little petulant but showing herself to be a decent detective & her working relationship with Adam is improving. Doggett is also seen in a different light in this book. I like the way Russ Thomas writes, we see scenes from different peoples perspective. The story was exciting throughout. I’m looking forward to the next in the series.

The third in the series featuring Adam Tyler and for me the best yet. Russ Thomas knows how to open a book guaranteed to intrigue the reader and draw them in. This is a particularly interesting story line as it features a body found but dating back to 2002, for Tyler this is a case a little too close to home and one which you sense may haunt his past. Tyler has secretly been investigating his Fathers suicide some sixteen years previous now the truth may come to the fore but at what cost. As Police thrillers go this is right up there with the best, the book is wonderfully plotted and expertly drawn out on the pages, taking you on unexpected turns in a game of who can you trust, this is where the author cleverly interweaves the story line between the characters, at the same time heightening and building the suspense and drama, the chapters are constructed in a way that you get a feel for time The author clearly has a knack for writing strong characters, characters which you can relate to and believe in, this is a book where the female characters come into their own and play a vital role, their is a real depth and feel, they are not there just for the sake of it, but to enhance the story, you can sense a real bond and respect with Tyler. Edith in particular is superbly drawn character one who you want to root for from the beginning, but one you know could take a wrong turn, fair to say life hasn’t been kind to her, but it is that strong determination and grit which is one of her enduring qualities Sometimes it can be a fine line between right and wrong and you have to decide which side of the line you are on, another strong point within the book in that the authors let’s the characters sail close to the wind but leaves the reader not knowing which direction they will take. The book races along in real time with heart stopping moments, moments which will you breathless with anticipation, as you race on towards the end desperate to know the truth, the twists keep on coming and the drama rises. The ending as satisfying as it is dramatic A classic page turner, the author dangles the carrot so you have to keep on reading you need to know where the story will lead you. This is a terrific series and the author is firmly cementing his place as one of todays finest crime writers, and whilst this can be read as a standalone, do your self a favour and read the other two An immersive read and one which you fall into

A very welcome addition to the Adam Tyler books. This is the third in the series, and I feel they should be read in order as this cycles us back to the death of Adam's father which was an important part of the other two books and in doing so takes us through a rollercoaster ride of corruption at the highest levels, and it's affect on people lower down the pecking order. It's been really interesting going on a journey with debut author Russ Thomas and feeling that he has now found his writing style and his readers have got to know the main characters, and as a result, I think this is the best of the three books. I did find the ending quite sudden and abrupt though, but I'm hoping it's leading on to book four. Thank you to netgalley and Simon and Schuster for an advance copy of this book

Yet another brilliant book in the DS Tyler series. So good you can’t put them down, multi-layered plots, action and great characters, can’t wait to read the next one.

This is the third book in the Adam Tyler series, with Tyler alongside Rabbani and Doggett investigating a cold case uncovered alongside a more recent murder. The book picks up shortly after the previous book, Nighthawking ended with Tyler continuing to investigate his Father's death. This all makes for a tense and compelling read. The book is very well-plotted and whilst I really enjoyed the first two books, this one was even better with an engaging writing style and complex characters which are developing as the series progresses. I absolutely loved the book and can't wait to read the next one. Thanks to NetGalley and Simon Schuster for the opportunity to read this.