Downfall: A criminally good gangland thriller from author Kerry Kaya for 2024 (The Carters: Next Generation Book 1)

Great read, very addictive. Strong Chas and a good storyline. Can't wait to read the next book and see what the plot is.

Just finished Downfall, and was a brilliant read from start to finish. Looking forward to Retribution

Downfall is the first title in an explosive new series about the Carter family from best-selling author Kerry Kaya.Jimmy Carter has decided that the time has come for him to call it quits. As head of the family firm, it’s time to step aside and let the next generation take over. However, the only member of his family who wants to step up is hotheaded Jonny who is reckless, unpredictable and so irresponsible, he could end up costing his whole clan dear.Meanwhile, Carla Carter is still not over the fact that her mother had cheated on her beloved father, Sonny, so she has put in motion a twisted plan of vengeance by stealing from the man who stole everything from her. However, Carla needs to think long and hard about her plan for revenge because one false step and the whole business could go up in smoke.Will Jonny and Carla let their ruthless ambitions and unshakeable pride get in the way of the family empire? Can they manage to keep a tight hold on the reins of the business? Or will the Carter clan end up with nothing?Gangland thriller fans have come to rely on Kerry Kaya to deliver a fast-paced, gritty, exciting and jaw-dropping tale of family, violence and secrets and in Downfall she has once again penned a superb page-turner where the shocks come so thick and fast they will leave readers reeling. A fantastic gangland thriller that has me eager to read the next titles in the series, Downfall is another must-read by Kerry Kaya.I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Another great read. The Carter's and tempests don't make live easy but plenty twists and turns to keep you on the edge.

Yet another amazing Carter family story from Kerry kaya. Literally stayed awake reading half the night cos could not out this gripping book down. Love The Carter family books, and with downfall I hope here is a follow up to the next generation Carter family. Highly recommended reading.

Yet another fabulous book, I just wish I didn’t have to wait until November for the next instalment.

I am a fan of the Carter and Tempest families from previous series the author has written, this one has a mix of the two as well as extended family and other families. A vast cast and a daring robbery amidst daily life for the gang members in this first book of a new series.With such a large cast this took me a while to get into, introducing the various members of the families involved and how they link together did take the edge off this book at the beginning for me. But, knowing this author's writing as I do, I knew it would soon pick up and the story "proper" as such would then get going. And boy did it ever!When Carla Carter overhears something about diamonds from her stepdad she finally sees a chance to get back at him. Jonny Carter is the ideal person to approach about stealing these diamonds as he has just been given the family's leadership, the businesses and the other illegal activities they are part of. Seeing this as a chance to make his mark he decides to take the risk. Diamonds have always been bad luck for the family and now he is in charge he thinks he has the chance to break the bad luck.There is a rival gang and these are notorious, vicious and slightly warped in the way they treat people and think of others. To be fair though I think anyone that lives in this type of environment has to have something in them that is broken. With everyone being on edge there are frayed tempers, words exchanged and with this is bitterness and this makes it easy for people to do rash things or take undue risks.The author has provided another amazing story, it is complex but reads well and there are many twists to keep you on your toes. A lot is going on in this book and for me it was exciting and dangerous. But there are also some very poignant moments when you read about loyalties and respect. Families are in danger and there are going to be risks, so trying to keep all the potential weak spots covered is going to be a challenge. This becomes evident towards the latter stages of the book.This is a fabulous start to the series, it would have been handy to have a quick run-down of the families at the beginning. I do think this would have made it a little easier to get to grips with all the characters. But, as I mentioned earlier, when I got to know them it became easier. I did find that some of the similarities in names were another thing that caught me out.If you are looking for a series that is full of excitement, the unexpected, danger and action-packed and unpredictable then this is a book you want to keep an eye out for. It is one I would happily recommend.Edit Review

Brilliant story but took a while to get to the best bits . I started to get a bit bored half way through but when it did , it was like an explosion. Overall very Good

Love all of this writers books. You will not be disappointed.