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Betrayal, family loyalties, secrets: not all gangsters live in the east end.

Two families run this part of Manchester: the Johnsons and the Bennetts. With the head of the Johnson family banged up, the Bennetts have made their move. But power comes at a price…

Now Charlie Johnson is out of prison and he wants his empire back. But the Bennetts have had a taste of the money and the control. Charlie’s sons want to strike now and destroy their rivals but Charlie wants to wait. He has a personal score to settle.

Charlie’s wife Janey hates that her controlling husband is home from prison and is hatching a plan to leave him, but she knows he won’t let her go easily – not with the secrets she carries. She needs allies – and through her daughter and her passionate affairs, she may have found the way out she needs.

But for all of them, getting what they want will mean risking everything.

©2022 Karen Woods (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Crime Thrillers Dysfunctional Families Parenting & Families Relationships Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Marriage Money

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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It the first time I’ve listened to this author but I throughly enjoyed the story. I shall be listening to more from Karen Woods

Great

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I've read 2 books by Karen woods before.they do not disappoint.. it's like a crime book but in a council estate.. very honest sweary and lots of crime.. just brilliant right up my street . finished it in 3 days

another great book

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This was the first book by Karen Woods that I had listened to. I really enjoyed the storyline- and will be listening to others by this author. The narrator was excellent and brought all the characters to life.

Enjoyed

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Martina has been my go to stories I've been with you many years so very happy.

relaxing.

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The story was good. Narrator did a good job. I always feel the end comes too soon with Karen woods’ books, I’d happily listen for weeks/months

Love this narrator

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