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Cruel Acts
Cruel Acts | Jane Casey
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From award-winning author Jane Casey comes a powerful Maeve Kerrigan crime thriller which will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page! How can you spot a murderer? Leo Stone is a ruthless killer - or the victim of a miscarriage of justice. A year ago, he was convicted of the murder of two women and sentenced to life in prison. But now he's free, and according to him, he's innocent. DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent are determined to put Stone back behind bars where he belongs, but the more Maeve finds out, the less convinced she is of his guilt. Then another woman disappears in similar circumstances. Is there a copycat killer, or have they been wrong about Stone from the start? 'I couldn't put it down' Erin Kelly 'The story is captivating' Patricia Gibney
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kezzlou85
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Oh I love this series of books. I love the bond between Maeve and Josh. It's real and complex. The stories are always good with clever twists along the way. This one was no different and a brilliant read. The plot builds and throws many possible answers until the dramatic ending. The ending was well written and finished the story off well. #Netgalley 4*

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kezzlou85
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So day 1 of #NutsInMay and managed nearly five hours. No books finished yet but made chunks through them. Plus my March Fairyloot has arrived.
@Andrew65

Andrew65 A great start. 👏👏👏 Love the tagged series. (edited) 4y
kezzlou85 @Andrew65 thanks, ive read odd ones in the series and always enjoyed them. 4y
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kezzlou85
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#AllAboutMe.
1: boring really but its shortened versions of my name.
2: I'm a very very part time pensions clerk/admin assistant.
3: Home learning with my girls and reading.
4: current book is tagged above.
5: take time just for you and breathe. I find taking a few mins to close my eyes and just breathe can really help.
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yes to #5!! ❤️❤️ 4y
kezzlou85 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I just find it really calms me. 4y
UwannaPublishme Another yes for #5! 🙌🏻 4y
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EadieB
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Leo Stone was convicted of being a serial killer. He‘s free due to a mistrial. DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent are determined to review all the evidence prior to his retrial. Maeve is not sure he‘s guilty.
Maeve is contacted by Rob which complicates her friendship with Derwent. Cliffhanger about a new love interest has me waiting for the next book which comes out in April. Recommend this series but should read these books in order.

Andrew65 Looking forward to the new one. 4y
EadieB @Andrew65 Definitely can't wait to read that one! 4y
OriginalCyn620 👍🏻📚😊 4y
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Andrew65
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Another great read in the Maeve Kerrigan Series. This is a really great series for anyone that hasn‘t read it, with great characterisation, plots, dialogue and they are very well written. If you like series with a strong female lead and detective fiction this could well be for you. This may even be the best of the series, and now I wait with baited breath for the new one next year. Just one downside, I wish the serial killer had got Georgia😂 👇

Andrew65 👆Her attitude and demeanour can be annoying, but I think his is meant to be the point. (edited) 4y
EadieB @andrew65 I‘m 2nd on the hold list so shouldn‘t be too long until I get the book. @Tove_Reads 4y
Andrew65 @EadieB Sounds popular! 4y
EadieB @Andrew65 The library presently only has 1 copy and they have about 18 libraries in Bucks County so not really too popular. The other copies have not come in yet. 4y
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Tove_Reads
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Can‘t wait! Will start reading it today! I have to say she‘s really high up on my fave authors list. Yes, so are many others, but Casey really is a fantastic storyteller.

Andrew65 I‘m hoping to start this later today or tomorrow at the latest. 😊 Agree about Jane Casey. (edited) 4y
Tove_Reads @andrew65 @eadieb Ooh, you need to read it ASAP! I only have 100 pages left and I already want to read the unpublished one. 4y
Andrew65 That‘s great. Most of my reading time today will be on this one. 4y
Tove_Reads @andrew65 👍🏽 It‘s once again different, the crime that is. Never know what to expect 4y
Andrew65 @Tove_Reads That‘s what she is so good at. 4y
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MicheleinPhilly
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In an effort to be a bit less overwhelmed by the sheer number of series I‘m either in the middle of or in possession of, I‘ve been trying to focus on one at a time when the mood strikes. Over the last 2+ months I‘ve powered through books 3-8 in this series and am thrilled there is a 9th coming in Spring. This one may be my favorite of the series. One more series up-to-date! 👍🏼

Andrew65 Yes you did enjoy it! Can‘t wait to get to this one over the next week at some point. 4y
Cinfhen I think @TrishB likes this one too!!! 4y
TrishB @Cinfhen yes, love this one ! I‘m up to date too. I‘ve been trying not to start new series (even though I have loads!) and get up to date on others. Good luck 😘 (edited) 4y
MicheleinPhilly @EadieB Just saw that the e-book is 99 cents today. 4y
EadieB @MicheleinPhilly Great! Thanks! 4y
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MicheleinPhilly
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It is cold and rainy and I am in fuzzy sweats, fuzzy socks, and a MASSIVE sweater, drinking hot apple cider tea, with an apple peel scented candle burning. AND I HAVE BEEN READING FOR 2 HOURS. So basically being a basic bitch is what my reading mojo needed.

TheBookStacker Sounds absolutely perfect! 4y
LeahBergen Wonderful! 👏🏻👏🏻 4y
BarbaraBB Sounds absolutely perfect 😘 4y
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Cathythoughts Enjoy ♥️ 4y
ValerieAndBooks Yes!! You have the right idea!! 4y
mcipher Sounds perfect!!! 4y
Suet624 💕💕💕 4y
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MicheleinPhilly
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I‘ve barely read a word all week so I‘m returning to my old standby.

BarbaraBB Love your reading spot 😍 4y
Tanisha_A Cozy! 4y
LauraBeth You haven‘t posted in five days... 4y
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MicheleinPhilly @LauraBeth I still haven‘t read jack. I‘m in a funk. 4y
Reviewsbylola I hope you‘re coming out of your slump! 4y
MicheleinPhilly @Reviewsbylola NOPE! Still rotting my brain with tv. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 4y
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Laru79
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I love this series by Jane Casey so I was really pleased to see a new one. The detectives are great, the cases are intriguing and the books are so well written, I just wolf them down!!

TrishB Love this series too 👍🏻 5y
Laru79 @TrishB They‘re so good aren‘t they? I love the Kerrigan/Derwent dynamic! 5y
MicheleinPhilly I had no idea there was a new one! I just finished The Kill which I believe is number 5, this morning. 5y
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Laru79 Ooh lucky you @MicheleinPhilly you have loads to go!! 5y
MicheleinPhilly This one was only 4.99 for Kindle so I scooped it up. 🎉🎉🎉 5y
Laru79 Perfect!! 5y
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jhod
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Very pleased to receive this proof copy of Jane Casey's latest in the post (not yet in Litsy library)!

TrishB Ohhh- jealous! 5y
squirrelbrain Lucky you! Do I recall correctly that you moved recently? Could you send me your new address to helenharrogate at gmail dot com? 😘 5y
jhod @TrishB very happy to send on once I've read it (tho might be a little while)! 5y
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jhod @squirrelbrain not yet, been a nightmare 5y
jhod @squirrelbrain oops pressed too early! 5y
jhod @squirrelbrain finally confirmed yesterday that we are moving next Wednesday! Yes, will send you new address! Xx 5y
jenniferw88 Can you send me it as well please? I have the next #lmpbc book to read so hopefully week after next. X irene_gulliver@yahoo.co.uk (underscore between irene and gulliver!) 5y
jhod @jenniferw88 i sent you a postcard with it on today as i knew you would be ahead with our #lmpbc book! Hope you had a lovely holiday xx 5y
Cathythoughts Oh yes we need your new address...... end of September celebration 🍾... 📚 5y
jenniferw88 @jhod 😂😂😂 haven't started yet (wanted to finish the previous round's book first). Had a good holiday but slightly too hot for me. @Lel2403 your book will be in the post tomorrow! 5y
jhod @Cathythoughts ha, well remembered! I have asked Kate to send an email round the jbuk crew 😊 5y
Lel2403 @jenniferw88 there‘s no hurry lovey. I‘m not likely to read it again 💕 5y
TrishB That would be brilliant when you‘ve read 👍🏻 5y
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OutsmartYourShelf
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DS Kerrigan & DI Derwent investigate when a murder conviction is quashed due to jury irregularities.

Personal relationships & professional rivalries are at the fore. I have found myself reversing my previous position with this book & I‘m now #TeamDerwent. Some of the scenes between Maeve & Derwent practically smoulder with chemistry. 4🌟

Thanks to NetGalley & publishers, HarperCollins UK, for the opportunity to review an ARC. #NetGalley

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Clare_Riley
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I really enjoyed this police procedural. Set in the UK, the main character is a detective sergeant who is put on the case of re-investigating a murder trial. There has been enough doubt thrown on the conviction of the murderer that they have to trawl back through the whole thing. And they find some interesting and dangerous new evidence. I think that‘s a vague enough synopsis! I couldn‘t put it down though! Such an exciting, enthralling story.

TrishB Love this series 👍🏻 5y
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TrishB
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Amazon dropped it off today...couldn‘t resist it 😁
Great twisty plot, didn‘t guess until the reveal was about to happen! Advances in Maeve‘s personal storyline too.
Great series. Not only am I up to date, but I read the latest on publication date, I should quit whilst I‘m ahead....

Cathythoughts another up to date series !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻you are a wonder 👍🏻♥️ 5y
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