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Think you know everything about the Krays? Think again. Britain's
most infamous criminals: the Kray twins. The extent of their
activities has always been uncertain. But now, it is time for the
conclusive account of their story, from their East End beginnings,
to becoming the kingpins of London's underworld. This objective
account, compiled by best-selling crime author and criminal lawyer
James Morton, cuts through the conflicting versions of their
stories and answers burning questions still being asked, 50 years
after their infamous conviction. How was the clergy involved in
evading police action? What was Charlie Kray's true position with
his brothers? Just how many did they kill? Featuring an in-depth
discussion at the supposed claims they killed up to 30, and a deep
dive into the death of champion boxer Freddie Mills, Krays: The
Final Word compiles all previous accounts and then some to find the
truth behind their legendary status. This is the Krays - all fact,
no fiction.
Westleham Village 1947.It's the Westleham village show and with the
war finally over, everyone is looking forward to a pleasant day.
But newcomer, Martha Miller doesn't share the excitement. Because
since her husband Stan left for work one day and never returned,
Martha has been treated as somewhat of an outsider in Westleham.
The village gossip is that Martha must be to blame.... Martha hopes
she can win her fellow villagers over with her delicious homemade
plum gin. But as glasses of the tangy tipple are quaffed, disaster
strikes! Chairwoman of the village show, Alice Warren, slumps to
the ground - poisoned! As fingers of suspicion again point Martha's
way, she's determined to prove her innocence and find the real
culprit. And she's ably helped by the new vicar, Luke Walker. But
who would kill Alice and why? And will Luke and Martha discover who
is behind the poisoning before it's too late? Find out in a brand
new Martha Miller mystery from bestselling author Catherine Coles.
Praise for Catherine Coles: 'An utterly charming 1940's mystery.
Definitely a new series addiction!' Bestselling author Debbie
Young. 'Pure mystery buff entertainment' Library Bookwatch Perfect
for fans of Lee Strauss and Beth Byers!
Family - might be the death of you...The Glass family business is
crime, and they're good at what they do. Vengeance took Luke Glass
behind bars - but now he's free and he's never going back. Luke
wants out of the gangster life - all he has to do is convince his
family to let him go. His brother holds the reins of the South
London underworld in his brutal hands - nobody tells Danny Glass no
and expects to live - not even DCI Oliver Stanford, bent copper and
one of the Met's rising stars. The way Danny sees it, his younger
brother and sister Nina owe him everything. The price he demands is
loyalty, and a war with their arch enemy gives him the leverage he
needs to tie Luke to the family once more. Luke can't see a way
out, until Danny commits a crime so terrible it can't be forgiven.
Love turns to hate when secrets are unearthed which pit brother
against brother. Left with no choice but to choose a side, Nina
holds the fate of the family in her hands. In the Glass family,
Owen Mullen has created a crime dynasty to rival the Richardsons
and the Krays. Heart-pounding, jaw-dropping with non-stop action,
Family is perfect for fans of Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers and
Mandasue Heller. What readers say about Owen Mullen: 'Owen Mullen
knows how to ramp up the action just when it's needed... he never
fails to give you hard-hitting thrillers that have moments that
will stay with you forever...' 'One of the very best thriller
writers I have ever read.' 'Owen Mullen writes a good story, he
really brings his characters to life and the endings are hard to
guess and never what you expected.'
Family - might be the death of you...The Glass family business is
crime, and they're good at what they do. Vengeance took Luke Glass
behind bars - but now he's free and he's never going back. Luke
wants out of the gangster life - all he has to do is convince his
family to let him go. His brother holds the reins of the South
London underworld in his brutal hands - nobody tells Danny Glass no
and expects to live - not even DCI Oliver Stanford, bent copper and
one of the Met's rising stars. The way Danny sees it, his younger
brother and sister Nina owe him everything. The price he demands is
loyalty, and a war with their arch enemy gives him the leverage he
needs to tie Luke to the family once more. Luke can't see a way
out, until Danny commits a crime so terrible it can't be forgiven.
Love turns to hate when secrets are unearthed which pit brother
against brother. Left with no choice but to choose a side, Nina
holds the fate of the family in her hands. In the Glass family,
Owen Mullen has created a crime dynasty to rival the Richardsons
and the Krays. Heart-pounding, jaw-dropping with non-stop action,
Family is perfect for fans of Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers and
Mandasue Heller. What readers say about Owen Mullen: 'Owen Mullen
knows how to ramp up the action just when it's needed... he never
fails to give you hard-hitting thrillers that have moments that
will stay with you forever...' 'One of the very best thriller
writers I have ever read.' 'Owen Mullen writes a good story, he
really brings his characters to life and the endings are hard to
guess and never what you expected.'
DCI Hanlon faces the toughest decision of her career as a string of
political murders lead to a deadly confrontation.A controversial,
right-wing German politician is due to speak at the Oxford Union.
Following a series of murders linked to a violent anarchist group,
the city is on high alert. DCI Hanlon has been partnered with DI
Huss to ensure the speech goes smoothly and that there will be no
more killing. Meanwhole, as Hanlon traces the person behoond the
murders, she soon realises that the chilling truth has a terrible
price. Is Hanlon willing to meet the cost? The final gripping case
for DCI Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and
Mark Dawson. This book was previously publihsed as An Incidental
Death by Alex Howard. What readers are saying about The Silent
Victims:'Having read all four books to date the story keeps getting
better' 'Great Book and a Great Read!'
It's hard to live when you think you deserve to die... When a tired
old inmate is found dead in his cell, the prison is obligated to
investigate and so DI Barton attends. The men he interviews have
been convicted of some of the worst things a human being can do,
but it appears likely that the death was due to natural causes.
When the house of the dead man is burgled and that crime is
followed by a suspicious fire, Barton desperately needs to speak to
his widow, but she's nowhere to be found. In the space of
twenty-four hours, everyone he wants to talk to has vanished. Then
he receives some post which makes him believe he could be the next
to disappear. Barton's investigation goes full circle, through a
series of brutal murders, back to the prison, and all signs are
pointing to the fact that he's made a terrible mistake. There's a
violent killer on the loose, who wants everyone to learn that some
people deserve to die. DI Barton is back as Ross Greenwood
continues with his bestselling series, perfect for fans of Mark
Billingham and Ian Rankin. Praise for Ross Greenwood: 'Move over
Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime
investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A
rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the
pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke 'Master
of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again
proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that
draw you right in and won't let go until you've reached the
shocking ending.' Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog 'Ross
Greenwood doesn't write cliches. What he has written here is a
fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's
spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton
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Beautiful Fragments
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Vanessa Evetts; Cover design or artwork by Sally Walsh; Edited by Adrienne Charlton
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R625
Discovery Miles 6 250
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On Gangs
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Scott H. Decker, David C Pyrooz, James A. Densley
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R3,011
Discovery Miles 30 110
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Gangs are multifaceted and varied, so any attempt to understand
them cannot be restricted to a singular approach. On Gangs provides
a diverse and comprehensive survey of the available theories for
understanding this social issue as well as the broad range of
responses to it. The authors look at the many influences on gangs'
operation, growth, prevention, and enforcement. The authors provide
different criminological, psychological, and sociological
approaches to gang studies, including interviews with past and
current gang members. On Gangs presents the core issues for
understanding gangs, including emerging topics like prison gangs,
gender and gangs, and international gangs. There is also a focus on
policing, legislation, and punishment. Weaving together research
and policy findings to address the causes, contexts, and
consequences of gangs, the authors address topics including
joining, resisting, and leaving gangs, and how gangs operate in
communities and institutions. An authoritative and sweeping tour of
gang scholarship, On Gangs showcases the critical evidence-based
solutions in prevention, enforcement, legislation, and
intervention. The authors seek to answer the question: How do we
effectively deal with gangs and gang membership?
She's the boss now...Daddy's girl Samantha Reynold hadn't bargained
on unexpectedly needing to step into her father's shoes and take
over the family casino business. Pampered and spoiled, Sam knows
nothing about the rules of this glamorous but deadly new world. She
has a lot to learn and even more to prove. But she won't let her
family down, especially when it looks like they could lose
everything to their biggest rivals - the Stoker family. Eldest son
Sebastian hasn't got time to pander to pretty girl Samantha as she
plays at being boss. Rumours are swirling around the streets of
Birmingham that have the power to rip the Stoker family apart and
destroy everything they've built. And Seb will stop at nothing to
ensure that in this takeover, only one will succeed. A gripping new
gangland story perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather
Atkinson and Caz Finlay. What people are saying about Edie Baylis!
'From start to finish, fast paced and gripping. Gangland fiction at
its best! Bestselling author Kerry Kaya. 'Shocking and thrilling at
the same time. It will take your breath away!' Bestselling author
Gillian Godden 'Edie Baylis has produced another fantastic gangland
read. I loved the characters and was gripped from the first page. A
massive 5 stars!' Bestselling author Caz Finlay.
When you're running the streets, loyalty is everything...Gangs rule
the streets of the rough Gallowburn Estate in Glasgow, but the
deepest rivalry of all is between Jamie Gray and his friends, known
as the Blood Brothers, and their enemies, the Lawsons. The two
gangs clash frequently, but when a phone containing incriminating
evidence disappears after a particularly brutal run-in, the stakes
are higher than ever. Jamie's mother Jackie is as hard as nails and
is not going to let anyone hurt her boy - even if she has to roll
up her sleeves and get stuck in. What she wants more than anything
though, is to see Jamie turn his back on the street life. And when
he meets spoilt rich-girl Allegra, who has a penchant for
shoplifting, Jackie thinks she could be Jamie's way out. But with
the Lawsons closing in, and everyone taking sides, there is only
one way out for Jamie, and to triumph he must take out his biggest
enemy... If you love Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers, and Jessie
Keane, you'll love Heather Atkinson. Discover the bestselling
author Heather Atkinson, her crackling plots, unforgettable
characters and page-turning pace and you'll never look back... What
readers are saying about Heather Atkinson: 'Another brilliant book
from Heather...she really is one the best in the business. ' 'I
have read ALL Heather Atkinson's books. They are all fantastic.'
'All Heather's books are action packed and have you on edge.' 'I
stumbled upon Heather's books and I'm so glad I did , characters
excellent and storylines are great , I find myself searching the
book stores for more of them to read the minute I finish one.'
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