The Revenge Pact by Liz Mistry

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The Revenge Pact by Liz Mistry- crime

Solanki and McQueen are back! This is the second book in the series but happily stands alone. When the head of a notable gang is killed and there is already a known turf war ,the Jazz Queens find it hard to be directed to desk jobs by the boss they really don’t like. Jaz is still nursing an injured arm from their last escapade but the boss is keen to split up the team. Being behind a desk however could be a good place to find out if there really is a mole in the building. Meanwhile there are communications of not a nice sort- some to Jaz from her sister- who is a serial killer who has evaded justice, and some to gang members from Vengeance. What is going on and why?

This is a great series which takes the reader right into the heart of the action. Liz has a skill of characterisation and more, I can't help but like the Jazz queens. This is set in Scotland and has some colloquialisms in (which are explained) which gives the grit and edge of the characters. A clever, calculated twisty plot with wonderful characters to make a highly enjoyable read. 

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The Revenge Pact TWO DEATHS Tommy and Markie Jones are found dead at the side of a main road in Scotland. TWO RIVALS Detectives Jazzy Solanki and Annie McQueen are on the scene where the bodies are identified as the nephews of Jimmy Nails, head of a notable gang in Glasgow. The turf war between the gangs of Glasgow and Edinburgh has existed for years, but these murders are seen as an escalation in violence. ONE UNFORGIVABLE BETRAYAL As the investigation unfolds, there’s suspicion about a leak within the police force, and to her dismay Jazzy is asked to keep a watchful eye on someone close to her. With distrust mounting on all sides, can the pair uncover the truth before someone else is killed? Purchase Links https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revenge-Pact-gripping-thrilling-procedural-ebook/dp/B0D5HNSJHH https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Pact-gripping-thrilling-procedural-ebook/dp/B0D5HNSJHH

Author Bio – Liz Mistry moved to West Yorkshire in the late 1980s. Her gritty crime fiction police procedural novels set in Bradford embrace the city she describes as ‘Warm, Rich and Fearless’ whilst exploring the darkness that lurks beneath. Yet, her heart remains in Scotland, where childhood tales of bogey men, Bible John and grey lady ghosts fed her imagination. Her latest work, The Solanki and McQueen crime series is set around West Lothian, where she uses the distinctive landscape, historic heritage and Scottish culture as a backdrop to her gritty yet often humorous stories. Struggling with clinical depression and anxiety for many years, Liz often includes mental health themes in her writing. She credits her MA in Creative Writing from Leeds Trinity University with helping her find a way of using her writing to navigate her ongoing mental health struggles. The synergy been creative and academic writing led Liz to complete a doctorate in creative writing researching the importance of representation of marginalised groups within the genre she loves. Her husband, three children and huge extended British Indian family are a constant support to her. In her spare time, Liz loves visiting the varied Scottish and Yorkshire landscape, travelling, listening to music, reading and blogging about all things crime fiction on her website blog, The Crime Warp. Social Media Links – Website: lizmistry.com/ X (Twitter): LizMistryAuthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LizMistrybooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizmistryauthor




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  1. Anonymous22 November 2024 at 13:13

    Thanks so much for being part of The revenge Pact blog tour and for such a fab review xx

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