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The Hustle

By: Karen Woods
Narrated by: Leah Marks
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You have to play to win in a game of life and death

Danni had to grow up fast – as a girl, her mother left her alone and she had to raise herself, any way she could. Finding comfort and company in the pubs and clubs of her local streets, she could throw a dart before she was old enough to buy a drink. Hustling at darts was a way to earn a quid – but it also brought her to the attention of local gangster, Marco Reece.

When Danni escapes Marco with a bag of money and a scar that means she won’t go near a dart again, she knows she’s lucky to be alive – and leaves behind everywhere and everyone she’s ever known.

Only when she hears Marco has been sent down does she risk surfacing. Can Danni pull off one last hustle to set her up for good? One match to change everything. But the clock is ticking, and Danni is on dangerous ground. The arrows gave her a life – but they can take it away again too…

©2026 Karen Woods (P)2026 HarperCollins Publishers Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Family Life Genre Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense

Critic reviews

‘The Northern Martina Cole. Karen Woods writes about Manchester with a pageturning fierceness.’ Melanie Blake

‘Wow! Karen Woods has delivered a gripping read full of grit and with characters to keep you turning the pages. And that ending! I didn’t see that coming at all. Loved it. 5 huge stars from me.’ Caz Finlay, author of the Bad Blood series

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Absolutely amazing, as are all of Karen's books, her story's never fail to keep me listening.

Brilliant

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only managed to get 2 chapters in the narration was so bad. had to return.it actually was painful to listen too. felt like someone was reading it but super fast. even slowed it down to 90 but was ridiculous. should of stuck with emma gregory who makes theae stories come to life.

terrible

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