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Pure Evil (London Crime Thriller Series Book 5) Kindle Edition

4.3 out of 5 stars 78 ratings

This dark, fast-paced crime thriller involves corruption in high places and draws you into the ruthless underbelly of organized crime in London's Mayfair.

Still struggling emotionally and physically from the recent events in Spain, Beth's thrown in at the deep end. First there's the body of a young woman in Hyde Park, then a shooting takes place outside a casino in London’s Mayfair of a popular croupier who, it seems, was involved with an MP. Beth's boss wants results, and he wants them now!

Who murdered the two young women who met their untimely deaths in London's Mayfair? Now it's up to Beth to deliver, and she does — she get's right into the hornet's nest of organized crime in the upmarket area of London's Mayfair, but what she discovers is so terrible that her life's now in danger.

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Another fantastic read...
I was captured from the beginning.The writing is excellent, I felt i was present within the story. Dealing with human trafficking, you are completely drawn into the story.
I only read on holidays normally, I took followed on holiday in September, had finished within 2 days, desperate for next book!! I've now read all 5, ready to start 6. I've never read like this in my life, this is completely to Cara's captivating writing."

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"Loved it!
The book is fast pace with non-stop action and impossible to put down, the characters are well developed. Can’t wait for the next one!"

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"Fab read...
Read this on my first train journey since the pandemic. Easy to get into and well written which meant a really enjoyable read. Thoroughly enjoyed it."

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"Great book!
This book is well written fabulous fantastic characters. There are lots of twists and turns. Definitely a page turner. I absolutely loved this book. I had a hard time putting it down. Excellent plot. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a thrilling experience with lots of action and suspense."

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"This reporter is in the thick of it...
Beth Papadakis is a reporter in London assigned to the crime beat. She literally stumbles over her first assignment during a walk in the park and while investigating one crime, gets wrapped up in a whole OTHER investigation. This book is non-stop action and you wonder how long she can keep it up. Help comes from an interesting source."

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"A Must Read! Unstoppable read...
Another great book and story in this series. Beth's new job in London finds her stumbling upon another thrilling adventure. Besides solving crimes her relationship with Dev is taking a further v turn. Can't t wait for the next book to come out."

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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B094589V5X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 3, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 3, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 78 ratings

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
    I received an advance ARC copy from the author for my honest review and I also purchased it from amazon.com. Something I like to do, too support one of my favorite authors.

    My apologizes to the author Cara Alexander, due to a problem with the Kindle App on Apple's MacBook Air, had too wait for it to be released to read and juggled it around a few other ARC's I needed to read.

    I really liked 'Pure Evil', enjoyed the simple approach with a storyline, that's ripped out of the headlines, easy to read and follow reading wise. Too many times you'll read a book, that too much detail, overloaded with needless words, characters and you keeping flipping back to re-read. So especially like it when you read one, that has a simple storyline, no needless characters or words and nice to read a thriller that tells an engaging story in the simplest way.

    Really like both Dev and Beth Papadakis characters, liked the addition of Fred to this one and that Beth got closure with Nick.

    Definitely will keep reading more of the author's Beth Papadakis Thrillers, decent series for any reader to try and have the beginning of the series yet to read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
    Another amazing chapter in the life and adventure of Beth Papadakis. If you like a story filled with fast and non-stop action this book is for you.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2021
    Good characters, plot & action. Beth seems to always find trouble wherever she goes. This time will be a real test of her instincts, as well as a test of her willpower & grit. Don't miss out on this story. You won't regret getting this book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
    PURE. EVIL.......Cara. Alexandra
    Beth is a journalist, applied for a job with M16 working crimes instead of as a political columnist, in London. Going for a walk before going home, a little boy running and his mother trying to catch him. He tripped and falls, picking him up, Beth is now seeing a foot in the bushes and calling police.
    The young woman was popular worked at the casino, had many friends, a married boyfriend working for the government, Beth talking with co workers. Then another attack close by of a casino woman.
    Beth excited about her new job, worrying about her son needing someone to watch him, working irregular hours, her mom would be going back to Greece.
    With the home front still unsettled she plunged into this new job. The plot is interesting, fast pace and a good addition to a good series. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021
    This is book #5 in the Beth Papadakis series. It’s a well written page turner with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing The plot is very intriguing. A very enjoyable series. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
    Beth Papadakis is a reporter that starts a new job investigating crimes. Even before starting at the new job she stumbles upon a murdered woman in the park. As a second body appears close to the casino where both women worked Beth dives into an investigation which may cause her her life. The book is fast paced and impossible to put down. the characters are quirky and since everything takes place in England everything is very typically English. An amazing story with intriguing twists and turns. I fully recommend this book and previous books by this author.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2021
    This book is well written fabulous fantastic characters. There are lots of twists and turns. Definitely a page turner. I absolutely loved this book. I had a hard time putting it down. Excellent plot. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a thrilling experience with lots is action and suspense.
    I received this book free and this is an honest and voluntary review.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
    4.25 stars

    Beth Papadakis is plunged into a murder mystery in this fast paced, well written nuanced story. The twists an d turns move this story along, creating an engaging and entertaining read. I read a complimentary copy of this book, that I enjoyed very much. A worthwhile addition to the series.

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  • jeffrice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2025
    Good story

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