Children in Chains

Children in Chains

by Lorraine Mace

4 out of 5

Synopsis
The second chapter in a new dark and gritty crime series.

Detective Inspector Paolo Sterling is determined to shut down the syndicate flooding Bradchester's streets with young prostitutes.

When a child is murdered, Paolo becomes aware of a sinister network of abusers spread across Europe, and spanning all levels of society. But Joey, the shadowy leader of the gang, always seems to be one step ahead in the chase.

Has Paolo come up against a criminal he cannot defeat?



Review
DI Sterling is back with another investigation, trying to uncover the people behind the Albanian smuggling ring, before more lives are destroyed.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book in the series, and Paolo Sterling. His team are hunting down a potential peado ring, linked to Bradchester and Albania.
This time, it seem like everybody knows the culprits, but they are all too terrified to talk.

The Sterling books continue to be intriguing. As before, it starts openly with the villains, and it is like you know who they are. Then the story moves on, and the doubt sets in. After that, the real questions start.

I enjoyed watching the changing dynamics of Paolo's team, as they adjust to working with each other - some better than others!
With the exception of following Katy's recovery, I didn't feel as connected with the personal relationships or developments, as I did in the first book. Some of them felt rushed, and the rest were just angry.

Overall, this was a great gritty story that really gets its hooks in. I can't wait for the next installment.


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