I haven't read all the previous book in this authors DI MacIntosh series and have really enjoyed the ones I have read. No Red Lines is a very good and engaging read. I really like DI MacIntosh and his team who investigate a murder with similarities to an historic case that was never solved. The authors writing is good and the story flows well. I liked the story being told through different characters. The plot line is very intricate with lots of threads that had me wondering how everything would all come together. And come together it did, although I felt the ending was quite abrupt and not what I expected. If you like a read that draws you in quickly, has you desperate to know more and is full of tension and suspense then this is for you. Michelle Kidd certainly knows how to connect with her readers through her writing and I'd recommend this although you need to read the series in order to get to know the characters and their histories from the beginning.

4 stars

No Red Lines by Michelle Kidd was an absolutely gripping read—5 stars from me! It’s my first time reading a book in the DI Jack Macintosh series, and I was hooked from the start. The pacing, the layered POVs, and the psychological depth made it hard to put down. The Central Line Killer plot kept me guessing, and while the ending felt a little rushed, the buildup was so well-crafted it didn’t take away from the overall impact. Kidd’s writing style is intense and immersive, and I really appreciated how she explored the nature-versus-nurture theme behind what makes a killer. I’ll definitely be picking up more books from this series.

A solid police procedural thriller which has strong characters and a strong plot.
To be brutally honest, I found it a very slow burn up to about half way through. Then it suddenly accelerated and I was really hooked. However the ending was a little rushed for me.

Part of a series featuring Detective Jack McIntosh. Good characters and an intriguing,gripping storyline.

A very thrilling read. The scenes are extremely vivid. And you can picture what's going on just by reading it.
Amazing writing and a thrilling story

No Red Lines by Michelle Kidd is a gripping thriller that took me on a heart-pounding journey. No Red Lines is a good addition to the series, and it's good to see Detective Jack MacIntosh again.

The novel is tense as we are introduced to a haunting case that echoes a notorious serial killer known as the Central Line Killer. The author's writing is vivid, painting a picture of the city that both engages and unsettles. The eerie details tied into the murders, particularly the macabre use of the London Underground map, create an unsettling web of clues that compelled me to keep turning the pages.

The characterization of Detective Jack is particularly well-developed. His struggles with his past and the pressure of returning to a case that haunts him add depth to his character, making him relatable and compelling. DS Cassidy is a great character, along with Cooper and Daniels, and Cassidy provides a perfect counterbalance with her supportive yet confident demeanor.

The story keeps a brisk pace throughout the story, expertly ramping up the suspense as Jack races against time. The twists are cleverly crafted, and the plot takes unexpected turns, especially the ultimate reveal and how everything unfolds.

Overall, No Red Lines delivers a good mix of mystery, psychological depth, and emotional resonance, with a riveting plot and well-developed characters. I would recommend this book and this series. I am looking forward to the next installment.

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Solid detective series with red herrings everywhere! So many suspects, so many theories, and so many questions - yet more murders as they spin their wheels and race the clock. Tense and engrossing, and you may think you guess it, but nope, no you didn't! A great read for mystery fans.

A brilliant read from start to finish. Detective Jack Macintosh investigates a spate of murders with possible links to historic cold cases some 20yrs back. A journalist receives tip offs from the killer but what is her connection to him? This is my first in this series and I’ll have to read them from the start! In particular because the supporting characters are so brilliant too and I’d love to get more into their back stories. Highly recommend this and huge thanks to the author & publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Get ready for a really dramatic read!
Detective Inspector Jack MacIntosh is back, he has a great team around him which is just as well.
Well written characters and a cracker of a storyline.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

DI Jack MacIntosh and his team are trying to catch a killer whose trademark is to leave a part of a London underground map in the mouth of his young and attractive female victims. Alternate chapters flash back to the killer’s childhood bullying, but if they were supposed to make me feel sympathetic, it didn’t work. I read a lot of British police procedurals, but I found this novel extremely disturbing; serial killers and sexual assault are topics I prefer to avoid in my leisure reading, and this one had more than one creepy murder described in grisly detail. If this isn’t a problem for you, this is a well written and suspenseful mystery. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.

DETECTIVE JACK MACINTOSH IS BACK!! BUT SO IS A KILLER WHO KNOWS NO LIMITS. Great read! Wow chilling thriller! This book had chilling suspense, brutal murders, mystery, intrigue, action, a fantastic who done it and some wild twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and Joffe books for sharing this book with me!

This book had me hooked from the start with the twists, every chapter had you thinking, guessing and your heart racing.

It was packed with so much action, and suspense. I loved the investigating, the new letters it was brilliantly written

If your looking for a murder mystery, thriller book this book is for you. It will make you want to grab a blanket and turn your lights on

This book was completely unputdownable it reeled me in right from the very start. The twists left me speechless I did gasp out loud at the ending which I thought was brilliant!

Every chapter has a slap bang feeling to make your heart skip. The plot was interesting and kept me glued to my kindle! It was action-packed, suspenseful and intriguing!

I’d highly recommend this book if you like a tightly plotted, clever story with razor-sharp dialogue, characters that pop off the page and twists so chilling you’ll be reaching for a blanket to wrap yourself in, then this book is for you!!