Gripping

The Chemist by A.A. Dhand is a totally gripping contemporary gangland suspense that I read in just two sittings.

The reader enters the criminal underworld of Leeds as we traverse a no-go estate run by unscrupulous drug lords.

There is a tension as rival gangs fight over turf.

Within these turf wars, innocents are caught up and used by the rival gangs as pawns to force a father’s hand.

Those who would do good, find themselves spiraling downwards into a murky grey area as revenge is sought on behalf of the innocent.

Within The Chemist we meet anti-heroes who work to right the wrongs, using whatever is at their disposal. They clash with the law enforcement, even though they have similar goals.

All the characters were well drawn. There were dastardly, evil characters in contrast to those with kind hearts, although these were not pure either.

A.A. Dhand is masterful within the gangland genre. He grabs the reader’s attention from the start and we remain gripped to the end.

The ending is perfectly poised for the reader to hope that we will hear more from the chemist.

I received a free copy via Net Galley. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

JULIA WILSON