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Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Organized crime
The brand new action-packed gangland thriller from Gillian
Godden!Flawed, tough, unbreakable.... In the aftermath of her
husband's shocking murder, Patsy Diamond wants answers. Who was
Nick really? Where is all his money? And who killed the man she
once loved? Patsy knows exactly who to go to first - Nick's
pregnant mistress, Natasha. Natasha might seem young and innocent,
but Patsy's certain the girl is hiding something. And the only way
to find out what is to keep Natasha close and make her part of the
Diamond family. With the two women forming an unlikely bond, they
begin to dig deeper into Nick's secret life and discover things
that shock...and terrify them. Because Nick Diamond played a deadly
game and if the women in his life want payback, then they are going
to have to follow his rules - or break them and make their own. But
the strongest diamonds are created under pressure and these women
are no exception... Don't miss this brilliant new gangland story
from Gillian Godden - guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your
seat! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather Atkinson and
Caz Finlay. What people are saying about Gillian Godden! 'An edge
of your seat read that will leave you breathless!' Bestselling
author, Kerry Kaya. 'Characters were so real I'm still looking over
my shoulder! Bestselling author Owen Mullen.
'Utterly compelling reading, The Other Girlfriend is inspiring and
I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend it.'Bestselling author
Sheryl Browne She loves him... Lizzie Green once loved Tom Murphy
with a passion that bordered on obsession. All she wanted was his
love to be returned. Then one night something terrible happened and
Tom left Lizzie broken hearted. She swore she would never let him
hurt her again.... She loves him not. Now, ten years later, Tom
turns up on Lizzie's doorstep still as charming as ever. Lizzie
knows he still has the power to break her heart and destroy her
life again. But Lizzie can't say no to him.... Can she? A gripping
new psychological thriller from bestselling author Alex Stone.
Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S.E.Lynes
Chillingly Compelling 5 Bestselling author Diane Saxon I just
finished #TheOtherGirlfriend by Alex Stone Author and OMG. I had
such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It
was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it. Full review for
publication on #CrimeBookJunkie. Recommend you add it to your TBR!
Bestselling author Noelle Holton A brilliant debut 5 Bestselling
author Erin Green I loved it!!! Couldn't put it down Life coach and
author Lisa Phillips
'Utterly compelling reading, The Other Girlfriend is inspiring and
I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend it.'Bestselling author
Sheryl Browne She loves him... Lizzie Green once loved Tom Murphy
with a passion that bordered on obsession. All she wanted was his
love to be returned. Then one night something terrible happened and
Tom left Lizzie broken hearted. She swore she would never let him
hurt her again.... She loves him not. Now, ten years later, Tom
turns up on Lizzie's doorstep still as charming as ever. Lizzie
knows he still has the power to break her heart and destroy her
life again. But Lizzie can't say no to him.... Can she? A gripping
new psychological thriller from bestselling author Alex Stone.
Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S.E.Lynes
Chillingly Compelling 5 Bestselling author Diane Saxon I just
finished #TheOtherGirlfriend by Alex Stone Author and OMG. I had
such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It
was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it. Full review for
publication on #CrimeBookJunkie. Recommend you add it to your TBR!
Bestselling author Noelle Holton A brilliant debut 5 Bestselling
author Erin Green I loved it!!! Couldn't put it down Life coach and
author Lisa Phillips
The brand new novel from the international bestselling author of
The Bridesmaid and Queen Bee! Nameless. Faceless. Deadly?Waitress
Kit Lowman knows that people look down on her and the job she does.
But being anonymous offers Kit safety and security and allows her
own terrible secrets to remain hidden. And then Kit's luck changes,
and she suddenly faces a terrible dilemma: reveal her true identity
and accept that life will never be the same. Or stay in the
shadows...where she hopes she'll be safe? But secrets can't stay
hidden forever. And the more Kit tries to hide away, the more
someone makes it clear that they are going to make her pay for what
she did. Praise for Nina Manning: 'Heart-stopping, pacy and tension
filled. Highly recommended.' Claire Allan, USA Today Bestseller
'Compelling and claustrophobic, Nina is an exciting new voice and
definitely one to watch' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter
'Chilling and creepy. An atmospheric and addictive debut.' Diane
Jeffrey, author of The Guilty Mother 'Totally addictive. I couldn't
put it down!' Darren O'Sullivan, author of Closer Than You Think 'A
claustrophobic, nail-biting thriller that draws you in and doesn't
let go.' Naomi Joy, author of The Liars 'Clever, emotionally
draining and totally gripping. I absolutely loved this book!' D E
White, author of The Forgotten Child
The brand new novel from the international bestselling author of
The Bridesmaid and Queen Bee! Nameless. Faceless. Deadly?Waitress
Kit Lowman knows that people look down on her and the job she does.
But being anonymous offers Kit safety and security and allows her
own terrible secrets to remain hidden. And then Kit's luck changes,
and she suddenly faces a terrible dilemma: reveal her true identity
and accept that life will never be the same. Or stay in the
shadows...where she hopes she'll be safe? But secrets can't stay
hidden forever. And the more Kit tries to hide away, the more
someone makes it clear that they are going to make her pay for what
she did. Praise for Nina Manning: 'Heart-stopping, pacy and tension
filled. Highly recommended.' Claire Allan, USA Today Bestseller
'Compelling and claustrophobic, Nina is an exciting new voice and
definitely one to watch' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter
'Chilling and creepy. An atmospheric and addictive debut.' Diane
Jeffrey, author of The Guilty Mother 'Totally addictive. I couldn't
put it down!' Darren O'Sullivan, author of Closer Than You Think 'A
claustrophobic, nail-biting thriller that draws you in and doesn't
let go.' Naomi Joy, author of The Liars 'Clever, emotionally
draining and totally gripping. I absolutely loved this book!' D E
White, author of The Forgotten Child
Be careful who you trust. The Mailer family are oblivious to the
terrible danger that enters their lives when seven-year-old Anthony
is referred to the child guidance service by the family GP
following the breakdown of his parents' marriage. Fifty-eight year
old Dr. David Galbraith, a sadistic, predatory paedophile employed
as a consultant child psychiatrist, has already murdered one child
in the soundproofed cellar below the South Wales Georgian townhouse
he shares with his wife and two young daughters. Anthony becomes
Galbraith's latest obsession and he will stop at nothing to make
his grotesque fantasies reality. A note from the author: While
fictional, this book was inspired by true events. It draws on the
author's experiences as a police officer and child protection
social worker. The story contains content that some readers may
find upsetting. It is dedicated to survivors everywhere.
*Previously published as White is the Coldest Colour*
Be careful who you trust. The Mailer family are oblivious to the
terrible danger that enters their lives when seven-year-old Anthony
is referred to the child guidance service by the family GP
following the breakdown of his parents' marriage. Fifty-eight year
old Dr. David Galbraith, a sadistic, predatory paedophile employed
as a consultant child psychiatrist, has already murdered one child
in the soundproofed cellar below the South Wales Georgian townhouse
he shares with his wife and two young daughters. Anthony becomes
Galbraith's latest obsession and he will stop at nothing to make
his grotesque fantasies reality. A note from the author: While
fictional, this book was inspired by true events. It draws on the
author's experiences as a police officer and child protection
social worker. The story contains content that some readers may
find upsetting. It is dedicated to survivors everywhere.
*Previously published as White is the Coldest Colour*
The brand new action-packed gangland thriller from Gillian
Godden!Flawed, tough, unbreakable.... In the aftermath of her
husband's shocking murder, Patsy Diamond wants answers. Who was
Nick really? Where is all his money? And who killed the man she
once loved? Patsy knows exactly who to go to first - Nick's
pregnant mistress, Natasha. Natasha might seem young and innocent,
but Patsy's certain the girl is hiding something. And the only way
to find out what is to keep Natasha close and make her part of the
Diamond family. With the two women forming an unlikely bond, they
begin to dig deeper into Nick's secret life and discover things
that shock...and terrify them. Because Nick Diamond played a deadly
game and if the women in his life want payback, then they are going
to have to follow his rules - or break them and make their own. But
the strongest diamonds are created under pressure and these women
are no exception... Don't miss this brilliant new gangland story
from Gillian Godden - guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your
seat! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather Atkinson and
Caz Finlay. What people are saying about Gillian Godden! 'An edge
of your seat read that will leave you breathless!' Bestselling
author, Kerry Kaya. 'Characters were so real I'm still looking over
my shoulder! Bestselling author Owen Mullen.
It's different when it's your daughter. DI Gravel's daughter Emily
has landed her dream job working for high profile solicitor Charles
Turner. But the job turns deadly when she attracts the attention of
a serial killer. Gravel is already on the case, the bodies are
piling up and the killer's sick fantasies are enough to give the
detective nightmares. However, the killer's obsession with Emily
raises the stakes. Can Gravel and Emily survive the case? This is
the third book in the dark, edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime
thriller series set in the stunning West Wales countryside.
*Previously published as A Cold Cold Heart*
He's inside her home. Successful novelist Mia is being stalked.
Photos of her and her four-year-old daughter arrive in untraceable
emails that demand Mia perform various tasks or else . . .
Terrified, Mia tries to escape, but the killer follows her all the
way to Italy. In desperation, she returns home, but nowhere is
safe. Meanwhile, DI Gravel is investigating the murder of three
women. The detective's last case pushed him to new extremes. Now
with his health failing and his career at an end, what lengths will
Gravel go to in order to catch a vicious killer? Once you've
crossed the line, can you ever turn back? This is the fourth book
in the dark, edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime thriller series set
in the stunning West Wales countryside. *Previously published as
Every Move You Make*
He's inside her home. Successful novelist Mia is being stalked.
Photos of her and her four-year-old daughter arrive in untraceable
emails that demand Mia perform various tasks or else . . .
Terrified, Mia tries to escape, but the killer follows her all the
way to Italy. In desperation, she returns home, but nowhere is
safe. Meanwhile, DI Gravel is investigating the murder of three
women. The detective's last case pushed him to new extremes. Now
with his health failing and his career at an end, what lengths will
Gravel go to in order to catch a vicious killer? Once you've
crossed the line, can you ever turn back? This is the fourth book
in the dark, edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime thriller series set
in the stunning West Wales countryside. *Previously published as
Every Move You Make*
The great founding figures of organized crime in the 20th century
were born and bred in New York City, and the city was the basis of
their operations. Beginning with Prohibition and going on through
many illegal activities the mob became a major force and its
tentacles reached into virtually every enterprise, whether legal or
illegal: gambling, boxing, labor racketeering, stock fraud, illegal
unions, prostitution, food service, garment manufacturing,
construction, loan sharking, hijacking, extortion, trucking, drug
dealing - you name it the mob controlled it. The men who organized
crime in America were the sons of poor immigrants. They were hungry
for success and would use whatever means available to achieve their
goals. They were not interested in religious identity and ethnic
identity. Their syndicate of criminals was made up, primarily of
Italians and Jews, but also Irish and black gangsters who could
further their ambitions. Their sole objective was always the same -
money. It began with Arnold Rothstein, who not only helped to fix
the 1919 World Series, but who also mentored and financed the
individuals who would control organized crime for decades.
Individuals such as Frank Costello, Lucky Luciano, Bugsy Siegel,
Joe Adonis, and Meyer Lansky, who would then follow suit setting up
other criminal organizations. They established rules of governance,
making millions of dollars for themselves and their cohorts. All
the organized crime bosses and their cohorts had the same modus
operandi: they were far-seeing opportunists who took advantage of
every illegal opportunity that came their way for making money. Big
Apple Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in New York
reveals just how influential the mob in New York City was during
the 20th century. Jeffrey Sussman entertainingly digs into the
origins of organized crime in the 20th century by looking at the
corporate activity that dominated this one city and how these
entrepreneurial bosses supported successful criminal enterprises in
other cities. He also profiles many of the colorful gangsters who
followed in the footsteps of gangland's original founders.
Throughout the book Sussman provides fascinating portraits of a
who's who of gangland. His narrative moves excitingly and
entertainingly through the pivotal events and history of organized
crime, explaining the birth, growth, maturation, and decline of
various illegal enterprises in New York. He also profiles those who
prosecuted the mob and won significant verdicts that ended many
careers, responsible for bringing many organized crime figures to
their knees and then delivering a series of coups de grace - such
as Burton Turkus, Thomas Dewey, Robert Kennedy, and Rudolph
Giuliani.
Two siblings, both missing for 20 years turn up within one day of
each other. One dead. One alive.It was an ordinary school day, the
day I lost my little brother. One moment he was on the roundabout
and then was gone. Gone. Missing. They all blamed me. I was in
charge. Even though I was only ten years old. They sent me away.
The hurt, the shame, the questions. The not knowing. I tried to
move on. It's been nineteen years in exile and now somebody wants
me back. Someone with a dark secret. They hold the keys, they know
the truth. So, I need to return to the Welsh village of my
childhood to find out who, because I have a secret, too... I did
something bad. Diane Saxon's standalone thriller is sure to plunge
you into the dark world of secrets and lies. 'An intensely dark
thriller.' Ross Greenwood 'Packed full of secrets and lies, and in
a town filled with an unsettling atmosphere Saxon succeeds in
putting the 'creep' in creepy' ' Valerie Keogh 'Gripping... I
couldn't put it down.' Gemma Rogers 'A complex, dark and disturbing
thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw dropping
twists 5*' Alex Stone
Two siblings, both missing for 20 years turn up within one day of
each other. One dead. One alive.It was an ordinary school day, the
day I lost my little brother. One moment he was on the roundabout
and then was gone. Gone. Missing. They all blamed me. I was in
charge. Even though I was only ten years old. They sent me away.
The hurt, the shame, the questions. The not knowing. I tried to
move on. It's been nineteen years in exile and now somebody wants
me back. Someone with a dark secret. They hold the keys, they know
the truth. So, I need to return to the Welsh village of my
childhood to find out who, because I have a secret, too... I did
something bad. Diane Saxon's standalone thriller is sure to plunge
you into the dark world of secrets and lies. 'An intensely dark
thriller.' Ross Greenwood 'Packed full of secrets and lies, and in
a town filled with an unsettling atmosphere Saxon succeeds in
putting the 'creep' in creepy' ' Valerie Keogh 'Gripping... I
couldn't put it down.' Gemma Rogers 'A complex, dark and disturbing
thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw dropping
twists 5*' Alex Stone
It's different when it's your daughter. DI Gravel's daughter Emily
has landed her dream job working for high profile solicitor Charles
Turner. But the job turns deadly when she attracts the attention of
a serial killer. Gravel is already on the case, the bodies are
piling up and the killer's sick fantasies are enough to give the
detective nightmares. However, the killer's obsession with Emily
raises the stakes. Can Gravel and Emily survive the case? This is
the third book in the dark, edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime
thriller series set in the stunning West Wales countryside.
*Previously published as A Cold Cold Heart*
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