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Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Organized crime
'If you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers then you will like
Kerry Kaya!' Break the rules... Harry Fletcher - Fletch to his
friends - has spent his life surviving the tough streets of the
East End. He knows working for notorious gangster Billy King is
dangerous, and sleeping with Billy's beautiful wife, Susan is
deadly...but rules are meant to be broken. Pay the price. If Billy
discovers the affair, Fletch is a dead man. But the closer he gets
to Susan the more reckless Fletch becomes. And soon, Fletch
realises that every one must pay the price for their
actions....even him. Perfect for fans of Caz Finlay, Gemma Rogers
and Emma Tallon. What readers are saying about The Price:'If you
like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers then you will like Kerry
Kaya!' 'A fantastic story from start to finish. Enthralling,
exciting and a brilliant read' 'Kept me absolutely hooked
throughout!' 'Could not put it down from start to finish.' 'A super
fast paced and easy flowing gangland tale focusing on family and
hidden secrets.'
If you can't trust your family, who can you trust...?Glasgow
gangster Jamie Gray and his fellow Blood Brothers rule the
Gallowburn Estate with an iron fist. No one messes around on their
turf without consequences. But when Jamie's erstwhile dad, Jason
Gray, reappears after many years away - some of them spent behind
bars - the Blood Brothers are drawn into the murky and dangerous
world of the toughest gangster of them all - The Queen of Glasgow,
Toni McVay. Toni is the head of the most powerful organised crime
family in Scotland and, as the psychotic leader enjoys scooping out
the eyeballs of those who displease her, Jamie has no option but to
do her bidding. With the love of his life Allegra still missing,
his enemies closing in, and his family's safety at risk, Jamie Gray
faces the battle of his life. But with his father's bad blood
running through his veins, and the bravery and brains he has
inherited from his mother Jackie, Jamie has all the tools he needs
to survive. 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.'
If you can't trust your family, who can you trust...?Glasgow
gangster Jamie Gray and his fellow Blood Brothers rule the
Gallowburn Estate with an iron fist. No one messes around on their
turf without consequences. But when Jamie's erstwhile dad, Jason
Gray, reappears after many years away - some of them spent behind
bars - the Blood Brothers are drawn into the murky and dangerous
world of the toughest gangster of them all - The Queen of Glasgow,
Toni McVay. Toni is the head of the most powerful organised crime
family in Scotland and, as the psychotic leader enjoys scooping out
the eyeballs of those who displease her, Jamie has no option but to
do her bidding. With the love of his life Allegra still missing,
his enemies closing in, and his family's safety at risk, Jamie Gray
faces the battle of his life. But with his father's bad blood
running through his veins, and the bravery and brains he has
inherited from his mother Jackie, Jamie has all the tools he needs
to survive. 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.'
The product of five years' investigative reporting, the subject of
intense national controversy,
and the source of death threats that forced the National Human
Rights Commission to assign
two full-time bodyguards to its author, Anabel Hernandez,
"Narcoland" has been a publishing
and political sensation in Mexico.
The definitive history of the drug cartels, "Narcoland" takes
readers to the front lines of the
"war on drugs," which has so far cost more than 60,000 lives in
just six years. Hernandez explains
in riveting detail how Mexico became a base for the mega-cartels
of Latin America and one of the
most violent places on the planet. At every turn, Hernandez names
names--not just the narcos,
but also the politicians, functionaries, judges and entrepreneurs
who have collaborated with them.
In doing so, she reveals the mind-boggling depth of corruption in
Mexico's government
and business elite.
Hernandez became a journalist after her father was kidnapped and
killed and the police refused
to investigate without a bribe. She gained national prominence in
2001 with her exposure
of excess and misconduct at the presidential palace, and previous
books have focused on
criminality at the summit of power, under presidents Vicente Fox
and Felipe Calderon.
In awarding Hernandez the 2012 Golden Pen of Freedom, the World
Association of Newspapers
and News Publishers noted, "Mexico has become one of the most
dangerous countries in the
world for journalists, with violence and impunity remaining major
challenges in terms of press
freedom. In making this award, we recognize the strong stance Ms.
Hernandez has taken, at great
personal risk, against drug cartels."
"From the Hardcover edition."
A shocking thriller inspired by the true stories of a male prison
officer in a women's prison...Prison Officer Jim Dalton works on
the male side of HMP Peterborough. It's a dangerous place, fuelled
by testosterone-driven violence, but he has the prisoners' respect.
When Dalton is transferred to the female side of the prison, his
next shift is so easy he can't believe that the officers over there
get paid the same wages. He sleeps well for the first time in
years. Billie hasn't had it easy in life, and she has earned the
nickname Damage because she has been known to cause some! Ending up
in prison might have been inevitable, but Billie hasn't given up on
her dreams yet. If there's a way to get out of prison faster, she's
going to find it. When Dalton is assigned to the young offenders'
wing, dealing with female prisoners no longer seems so simple, and
in Billie he fears he may have met his match. As Billie starts to
turn the screw, Dalton faces losing everything... Taking a break
from his bestselling DI Barton series, Ross Greenwood returns with
this shocking, page-turning and utterly compelling glimpse behind
the bars of a women's prison. From a man who walked the landings
himself... 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
A shocking thriller inspired by the true stories of a male prison
officer in a women's prison...Prison Officer Jim Dalton works on
the male side of HMP Peterborough. It's a dangerous place, fuelled
by testosterone-driven violence, but he has the prisoners' respect.
When Dalton is transferred to the female side of the prison, his
next shift is so easy he can't believe that the officers over there
get paid the same wages. He sleeps well for the first time in
years. Billie hasn't had it easy in life, and she has earned the
nickname Damage because she has been known to cause some! Ending up
in prison might have been inevitable, but Billie hasn't given up on
her dreams yet. If there's a way to get out of prison faster, she's
going to find it. When Dalton is assigned to the young offenders'
wing, dealing with female prisoners no longer seems so simple, and
in Billie he fears he may have met his match. As Billie starts to
turn the screw, Dalton faces losing everything... Taking a break
from his bestselling DI Barton series, Ross Greenwood returns with
this shocking, page-turning and utterly compelling glimpse behind
the bars of a women's prison. From a man who walked the landings
himself... 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
When a baby is stolen from a Scottish beach, private investigator
Charlie Cameron reluctantly agrees to take the case.While her
parents are just yards away, thirteen-month-old Lily Hamilton is
abducted from Ayr beach in Scotland. Three days later, her
distraught father turns up at private investigator Charlie
Cameron's office. Mark Hamilton believes he knows who has taken his
daughter. And why. Against his better judgment, Charlie takes the
case-and when bodies are discovered, he suspects this may not be an
isolated crime. Is there a serial killer whose work has gone
undetected for decades? Is baby Lily his latest victim? Charlie
won't be able to give up on this case. Memories and guilt from his
childhood won't let him... Owen Mullen is a best-selling author of
psychological and gangland thrillers. His fast-paced, twist-aplenty
stories are perfect for all fans of Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin
and Ann Cleeves. 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.'
If no one knows you're in danger, no one can save you...The Baxter
house in the Lowther Hills, in Scotland, has been up for sale for
decades. It's dilapidated and near-derelict, and nobody is
interested in it. But for one potential buyer, the remote location
and rat-infested cellar are just what he's looking for. For the
first year, Mackenzie's marriage to Derek was ideal. Now though,
Derek believes she is having an affair, and when she fears her
husband is becoming controlling, she knows she's made a terrible
mistake. But Mackenzie has a drinking problem, so when she
threatens to leave Derek and then disappears, no one believes she
has been abducted. It will fall to DS Geddes to untangle the
truth... Owen Mullen is a best-selling author of psychological and
gangland thrillers. His fast-paced, twist-aplenty stories are
perfect for all fans of Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin and Ann
Cleeves. 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.'
Five years ago Mackenzie Darroch was abducted and held captive in a
derelict house. She thought she'd found her way out of the
darkness. She was wrong... When Mackenzie witnesses a car crash and
saves the driver's life, it sets in motion a chain of events that
will alter both their futures. The two women get involved in a
high-profile police case which draws the attention of a ruthless
reporter. Gina Calvi is convinced Mackenzie is not who she appears
and is prepared to do anything to prove it. Meanwhile, across the
city, Kirsty McBride, a young single mother, is persuaded to leave
a violent relationship. Her partner, Malkie Boyle a Glasgow
hardman, is due to be released from prison. Once back on the street
and bent on revenge, Boyle is determined to find the people
responsible for stealing his family from him. Can Mackenzie save
them or will Boyle get his revenge?Owen Mullen is a best-selling
author of psychological and gangland thrillers. His fast-paced,
twist-aplenty stories are perfect for all fans of Robert Galbraith,
Ian Rankin and Ann Cleeves. 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.'
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