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Perfect Kill

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Well developed plot and characters. The fast paced storyline kept me invested until the very end. I would recommend this title.

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Another gripping instalment in this well established series with the return of several characters and a fast paced twisted plot. Set in two countries and with international crimes Has and Luc have very different but closely related cases to solve

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This story unfolds in both Paris and Edinburgh, and features human trafficking, missing persons and organ harvesting. Perfect Kill is the sixth instalment of the Callanach/Turner series , each of which could be read as a standalone novel but I’d recommend reading them all to fully appreciate the dynamics between the characters.

Having read the previous books in this series, I was eager to know the latest developments between DI Luc Callanach, who last we knew was returning to France, and DCI Ava Turner, who was sending him away.

Another great page-turner by Helen Fields, which had me engrossed. I thoroughly enjoyed the development of DI Lively’s character in this book. Earlier in the series, he appeared unlikable and obnoxious, however this book shows another side to him.

The whole series - and especially this book - are not for the faint hearted; several times I wondered how on Earth Helen Fields came up with the ideas featured in the book. It left me curious as to the extent these things happen in real life.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the opportunity to preview this ARC.

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DCI Ava Turner, DI Luc Callanach and the team are back, although in different countries. Luc is working on secondment with Interpol on France where he is dealing with a murder of a young man, possibly Scottish. Ava is running an understaffed team looking at a missing person who may be similar to the young man found in France, two murders of local criminals and the discovery of parts of three bodies on a pig farm. Is it possible that some of these cases are linked? Maybe they all are connected? This book is fast paced and exciting but there are personal issues going on, Luc is back working with his old friend Jean Paul, Avas friend Natasha is having a hard time and Ava and Lucs relationship is complicated to say the least.
I am a big fan of Helen Fields and this book does not disappoint!! I love the characters of Ava, Luc, Natasha and Lively. I am already looking forward to the next instalment!
Thank you to Netgalley, Helen Fields and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

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As a big fan of Helen Fields, I couldn't wait to read Perfect Kill so I'm very grateful for my ARC from NetGalley. After every book in the Perfect... series I've said it's been the best so far but this one really is the best yet. I couldn't put it down! The story was amazing, a real thriller that grabbed me from the start. It sees Luc working on a case in Paris and Eva dealing with multiple bodies in Edinburgh. It's not for the squeamish and deals with the very unpleasant stories of human trafficking and organ harvesting. Eva is at her best, stronger & more courageous than ever in her working life but struggling with her personal life. Luc is dealing with his past and trying his best with the present. I enjoy the on/off romance of them, it's light relief from the dark murders and brutality. Liveley truly shows what he's capable of and it's great to see his character growing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved Perfect Kill and hope there will be many more in the series

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What another fantastic book by Helen Fields she never disappoints she is so clever in her writhing and characters are fantastic I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

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This is the first book by Helen Field that I have read. I can't wait to back track and read other the previous books in this series. This book is a real page turner with a great plot.

Thank you NetGalley, publisher and author for allowing me to read this great thriller.

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Each time Helen Fields releases a book in this series i have this moment of fear that it can't possibly match the brilliance of the previous one. However each and every time i've been proved wrong. Luc and Ava are two of the most, complex, frustrating, fun and brilliantly written characters i've had the pleasure of reading. Each story has such an intricately weaved story and introduces people which you may only know for this one book but who you grow to feel so passionate about. Natasha's part was lovely, especially the end and i absolutely loved getting to see Lively get involved in a new way. Just amazing.

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This book grabs you by the neck on the first page and doesn't let you go except to shake you now and then. The wonderful Luc Callanach and Ava Turner are back, alongside Natasha and Jean-Paul.

There are two stories: sex trafficking and organ transplants, with a twist. Its classic Helen Fields. Well researched topics (I do love a book that teaches along with entertains), great characters, great storyline.

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I love this series for its gripping crime and the romantic subplot. The characters by now feel like people I actually know and the crime element always sheds light on social issues. If I had one criticism for Perfect Kill, it would be that the writing about social issues was a bit on the nose and I felt like things were being explained to me that were already clear. Generally though, I loved reading Perfect Kill and really enjoyed it throughout. I can't wait for the next one!

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Absolutely love this series, and could not wait to read this latest instalment, definitely did not disappoint. Such a great read, with so many chilling twists and turns. Definitely worth reading.

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DI Luc Callanach is in Paris investigating an illegal organ harvesting ring and trying to mend bridges with his former Interpol college. At the same time, DCI Ava Turner is in Scotland, trying to cope with, a missing persons investigation, serval murders that appear to be linked to people trafficking, relationship issues and some devastating news from her best friend. Both cases seem separate until a photograph of DCI Turners missing person turns up on French soil. Perfect Kill is book 6 of the DI Callanach series but each can be read as a standalone book the cases are new in each novel, it is purely character development that ties the books together. Having said that once you have read one you will want to read them all as they are enthralling reads.
This was another great page turner from Fields, I devoured it in a matter of hours and am already hungry for the next instalment. It opened my eyes to many things including the side of France that doesn’t pop into your head when you imagine Paris.
I especially loved following the development of DI Lively’s character in this book as in the first few novels he was a really odious man but in this book, you see another side to him, one that you makes you understand that there is two sides to every story. His dry humour, quick comments and raw emotion for the victims is a very welcome relief as the majority of book is very intense.
The whole series and especially this book are not for the faint hearted, the descriptions are gruesome and the way some of the victims are treated leaves you with that sick feeling in your stomach, hoping that this doesn’t happen in real life but knowing that deep down it probably does.
Having read all the prior novels in this series I was so excited to get this as an ARC and it has not disappointed.
Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

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It’s so great to be back with Luc and Ava in this new book in the DI Callanach series.
Typically, the books are set in Edinburgh, however after the disastrous attempt at a relationship, Luc and Ava have split personally and professionally; this book also splits its setting between France and Scotland in a story of brutal kidnapping, the extreme sex trade industry and human trafficking for nefarious purposes.

As always, the plot is intelligently constructed and hooks you in right from the start. There’re some tough scenes that are both brutal and disturbing, but never gratuitous or glorifying.

I really enjoyed seeing Luc and Ava both passionately working to catch the lowest of criminality; they were separate for a lot of the novel, but Fields provides enough reconnection between the two to keep the reader of this series satisfied.

This can be read as a stand-alone, however as always I highly recommend reading this great crime series from the start to really benefit from the characters, their personal characters threads and relationships.
Highly recommended.

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The sixth book in the DI Callanach series by author Helen Fields.
This is a crime series set in Edinburgh, Scotland and features the disgraced French police officer D.I. Luc Callanach and D.C.I. Ava Turner.
The handsome Luc Callanach and Ava Turner are working on separate cases that are soon to become connected. Luc is in France and Ava is in Scotland but they are investigating the disappearance of men and women being shipped to France in exchange for women trafficked into Scotland.
This one is not for the faint hearted and can be quite gruesome at times but nevertheless a very entertaining read. After the love break-up of Luc and Ava they are both treading a little easy with each other and hiding their true feelings by continuing to work in a professional manner. This is an excellent series that for me not only has good plots but an additional bonus with the on off relationship of the main characters.
The more you read of this series the more you will know and like the characters which helps make this a great read and an exceptional series.
I would like to thank both Net Galley and Avon Books for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

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Having read the previous books in the series I was pleased to receive this ARC. I think this series is getting better and better, the last two have been absolute belters. The central characters are DCI Luc (Mr Dishy) Callenach and DCS Ava Turner from the MIT team in Edinburgh. Luc is back in his native France on secondment to Interpol and working with his old partner Jean-Paul. There are two cases that initially seem unconnected - in Paris illegal organ harvesting and in Scotland murders that turn out to be linked to people trafficking, in this case girls as sex workers. Although this is the sixth book in the series, the author does clearly explain prior events so it can be read as a stand-alone.

I love the characters in the series and in this one DS Lively proves to be a bit of a hero which I like. The banter between the team is great. The issues covered are very serious and it is a welcome relief to have an occasional injection of humour. They team are comfortable with each other, they’re loyal and they have each other’s backs. Luc and Ava have issues in their relationship but things are improving. The storyline is fantastic and it feels like you are watching an action movie that leaves you a bit breathless. It’s high octane throughout. The human trafficking part of the story makes you want to weep as the girls are seen as commodities as they are used, abused and disposed of. Elenuta is a trafficked girl from Romania and she is an outstanding character whose bravery is an inspiration. The organ harvesting part of the story is equally well told and the fact that people can prey on others when they are desperate adds another dimension to the story.

The ending is good with the future looking brighter for two of the victims in the story. There’s an other strand too, as Ava’s best friend Natasha, another terrific character, faces a battle with her health and I like the way she uses this to try to get Luc and Ava to sort themselves out. About time too!

Overall, an excellent story and I found I could not put this past paced thriller down and read it in one sitting.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for this ARC

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Whilst Perfect Kill is part 6 of the DI Callanach series, if you've not read any of the previous books in this collection, it will not effect your reading of this book, as 'part' refers to a series including this character/detective and not a sequel to a specific storyline/ongoing case. Currently I've only read books 4 and 6 in this series, but do intend reading the others, because they are gripping reads.

This particular book is based around what appears to be two unrelated police investigations, in Scotland and France, which soon collide, with DCI Ava Turner and DI Luc Callanach.

This is addictive reading, flows well. There's a good blend of each character, then a smooth transition of the story bringing it altogether at the end.

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Chilling a true page turner kept me reading through the night.Thriller lovers grab this book.#netgalley #avonbooks

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I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

Wow this one was freaky. I literally never knew what was coming next. Turning pages the whole way through, read it in one sleepless night. Definitely recommended for fans of the genre

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