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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.

"Death Sentence" by Bill Kitson delivers a riveting murder mystery set against the picturesque backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales. Detective Mike Nash, seeking a quieter life away from London, finds himself thrust into a complex and chilling investigation when gunshots shatter the tranquility of their town.

The story kicks off with Nash's son, Daniel, stumbling upon a gruesome discovery – four bodies buried beneath a rockfall in an abandoned lead mine. As Nash and his team race to uncover the truth, a parallel investigation unfolds. Three members of the notorious Country House Bandits, set to be released from prison, are systematically targeted. The narrative weaves a web of intrigue as Nash and his team grapple with the escalating body count. Bill Kitson skillfully crafts a plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, craving the next revelation. Readers are treated to a rollercoaster of suspense, expertly executed twists, and a stunning climax that will leave them in awe. Kitson's storytelling prowess is evident, and the breathtaking crime thriller is peppered with surprises that will keep readers guessing until the final pages.

Was a fast pace crime book which left me with numerous question. The book had me hooked from the very beginning only taking me a couple of days to read. However, I do think you are introduced to a lot of people in the book making it hard to keep up at times alongside the multitude of crimes occurring in interlinked times frames can make it confusing at points.

DI Mike Nash #17

Mike Nash thought that moving back to Yorkshire from London would give him a quieter life. His son, fourteen-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.

I have only read one other book in this series - Buried Grounds - which was book #14. This book reads well as a standalone. There was so much going on that it held my attention throughout. It's full of twists and has some great characters. There's everything I like in a good police procedural. My only criticism is that there were a lot of loose ends left hanging.

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This is a good read featuring DI Mike Nash and set in Yorkshire. It has plenty of suspense, murders and twists, as well as being fast paced. The ending left a few questions and loose ends but it was an enjoyable and easy read. Thanks to Net Galley and Joffe Books for my ARC.

Enjoyed this story was another great one in the series.
I enjoy these books very much and already hoping that there is another one

I would like to thank Netgalley and Joffe Books for an advance copy of Death Sentence, the seventeenth novel to feature DI Mike Nash, set in Helmsdale, Yorkshire.

Mike’s son Daniel is walking the dog when he hears gunshots. Mike and a rescue team quickly discover four bodies under a cave-in in an abandoned lead mine. The body count is rising as they are already investigating the murders of three burglars imprisoned ten years ago as part of the Country House Bandits gang.

I thoroughly enjoyed Death Sentence which is a fun read with a plot full of twists and turns. I have been reading this series for a long time and while it won’t win any literary awards it always offers a good plot and pleasant characters with some lightly amusing dialogue that keep the readers turning the pages. This is no different.

The plot offers a bit of everything with a high murder count, a few ancillary crimes, a cunning master criminal, plenty of twists and a cunning plan. I was mildly disappointed that not all the loose ends were tied up, but there is enough justice meted out in one way or another to still derive satisfaction in the result and I would hope that the loose ends will be pursued in the next instalment as there are plenty of questions still to be answered. It is a fast paced read with several crimes investigated and solved so the focus isn’t always on the seven murders, but that’s where the meat of the novel lies with all the clever twists and surprises and perhaps more to offer.

Death Sentence is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.

Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for the eARC.
The beginning of this book was good, but the following parts were a bit boring to me. I wanted more of Detective Mike Nash and his family, but this was really a police procedural, which I'm not too fond of. I'm not familiar with the series and could probably have benefited from reading several of the previous ones.

Good book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, Action packed, intrigue, mystery, murder, revenge, a great who done it, great plot twist, great police work, 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! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!