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The Take

A gripping crime thriller of family lies and betrayal

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The Take

By: Martina Cole
Narrated by: Nicola Duffett
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Freddie Jackson thinks he owns the underworld when he gets out of prison. He's done his time, made the right connections, and now he's ready to use them. His wife Jackie just wants her husband home, but she's forgotten the rows, the violence, and the girls Freddie can't leave alone. Bitter, resentful, and increasingly unstable, Jackie watches her life crumble while her little sister Maggie's star rises. In love with Freddie's cousin Jimmy, Maggie is determined not to end up like her sister.

Families should stick together, but behind closed doors, jealousy and betrayal can fester until everyone's life is infected. And for the Jacksons, loyalty cannot win out. Because in their world you can trust no one. In their world everyone is on the take.

(P)2005 Headline Digital©2005 Martina Cole
Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Marriage

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