THE FAMILY by Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole gets right to the core of family life and the dangerous line between love and hate. The 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian), Martina's unique, powerful storytelling will appeal to fans of Karin Slaughter and Patricia Cornwell. Family is everything for the Murphy clan. Philip runs his business empire with the help of his brother, and dotes on his two sons who will, one day, take over. His wife Christine is his perfect match. She'd always dreamed of a big happy family and, when she married into the Murphys, she thought she'd found one. But when that illusion is shattered, she's already in too deep. The Murphys are dangerous and Christine can't unsee the horrors she has now been forced to open her eyes to. But nor can she escape them. (P)2012 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

The Family

HARD LIVES. HARD LESSONS. IT'S MURDER ON THE STREETS. Danielle Crosby had a body to die for. A body she sold to the highest bidder. But she ended up paying for it with her life. When a prostitute's body is found lifeless, mutilated and brutally raped, DCI Annie Carr has never seen anything like it and never wants to again. Kate Burrows, retired DCI now consultant, has plenty of experience when it comes to murder - after all she caught the Grantley Ripper and broke the biggest paedophile ring in the South East. She is determined to help put the killer behind bars. But whoever it is won't be easily caught. And when another girl's body is found, even more horrifically disfigured than the last, it's clear the killer is just warming up . . . In a ruthless world where everyone's out for themselves, Annie and Kate must dig deep if they hope to catch a callous serial killer who knows no limits and makes no mistakes. For some, prostitution is seriously big business. But how many people will pay the ultimate price? (P)2012 Headline Digital

Hard Girls

Family always come first. Until now. No more waiting, the new novel from the No. 1 bestselling phenomenon Martina Cole is here, and it's pure Martina gold. No Mercy is a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride of a read that proves there really is only one Martina Cole. Diana Davis has been head of the family business since the death of her husband, an infamous bank robber. She's a woman in a man's world, but no one messes with her. Her only son, Angus, is a natural born villain, but he needs to earn Diana's trust before she'll allow him into the business. Once he's proved he has the brains to run their clubs in Marbella, he is given what he's always wanted. It's the beginning of a reign of terror that knows no bounds. But Angus has a blind spot: his wife, Lorna, and their three kids, Angus Junior, Sean and Eilish. And as the next generation enters the business, Angus has a painful truth to learn. Even when it comes to family, he must show no mercy... (P)2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

No Mercy

Looking back, Nick Leary couldn't say exactly what kept him awake that night. He'd had a lot on his mind; perhaps he'd been thinking about the 'respectable' Essex business that he ran, or about his two young sons sleeping in the room next door. Or was it simply the sound of his beautiful wife's steady breathing beside him . . . Whatever it was, he was awake when he heard someone's footsteps downstairs, and Nick's instinct was to fight. It had always been that way, to protect the things he treasured most: his family, his privacy, his reputation. He'd grafted for these things all his life and no one was going to jeopardise them now. Unless, of course, Nick's instinct is wrong, and what happens this time is the start of something even he cannot stop . . . (P)2012 Headline Digital

The Graft

A celebration of adult literature and reading. The whole book industry, including booksellers, librarians and publishers were invited come togethere an pick out their favourite titles to be included the final list of 25 books by authors from the UK and Ireland. The final list inclueded fiction, poetry, memoirs among others. There were some bestsellers, classics and some lesser known. Interviews with Rupert Everett, Kathy Lette, Colin Salmon, Akala, Edna O'Brien, Martina Cole, Monica Ali, Iain Banks, Jon Ronson, David Nicholls, Sarah Waters, DBC Pierre, Margaret Atwood, Tracy Chevalier, Jude Kelly, Owen Teale, Meg Rosoff

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Freddie Jackson føler sig som kongen over den kriminelle underverden, da han bliver løsladt efter en længere dom. Mens han sad inde, mødte han de helt rigtige folk, og det har han tænkt sig at nyde godt af nu. Hans kone, Jackie, vil bare gerne have sin mand hjem og har tilsyneladende glemt alt om skænderierne, volden og de kvinder, som Freddie ikke kan holde fingrene fra. Bitter og forurettet ser Jackie sit eget liv smuldre, mens hendes lillesøster Maggies liv blomstrer. Maggie er forelsket i Freddies fætter, Jimmy, der forguder Freddie og den livsstil, han repræsenterer – men hun også fast besluttet på, at hendes liv ikke skal ende som storesøsterens. 	 Familier burde holde sammen, men bag lukkede døre kan livet være så betændt af jalousi og svigt, at det fordærver alt. Og for familien Jackson bliver loyaliteten det store spørgsmål. For i deres verden kan man ikke stole på nogen. I deres verden er alle bare ude på at gøre det helt store kup. ”Martina fortæller tingene sådan, som de er, og hendes enestående, ærlige og medmenneskelige stil skinner igennem i hendes seneste roman … En uforfærdet historie, der vil holde dig fanget, en historie, som alle Martina Cole-fans bør læse.” (Sun) ”Ufatteligt læseværdig.” (The Guardian) ”Et umådeligt stærkt familiedrama.” (Daily Mirror) ”Uforfærdet roman fra en forfatter, der har et indgående kendskab til den verden, hun skriver om.” (Express) ”Hendes medrivende plot er et ondt slag under bæltestedet.” (Mail on Sunday) ”Cole har et forbløffende talent for at gøre sine personer sprællevende.” (Sun) Martina Cole er født og opvokset i Essex, der er det fattigste område øst for London, hvor de fleste af hendes bøger også foregår. Hun har skrevet over 20 romaner, hvoraf hovedparten har ligget øverst på bestsellerlisterne. Hver gang, Martina Cole udgiver en ny bog, slår den alle hendes tidligere salgsrekorder, og hendes bøger har i dag solgt i knap 14 millioner eksemplarer. Hendes hårdtslående, kompromisløse og uforglemmelige skrivestil er en genre for sig – ingen andre forfattere skriver helt som Martina Cole.

Kuppet

When Cathy Connor and Eamonn Docherty are thrown together as children in the sleazy streets of London's east End their fate is sealed. Cathy's miserable life as a prostitute's child leads to a terrifying ordeal that leaves her with no choice . . . Entering the world of Soho as a runaway, she is rescued and taught to survive in a criminal underworld by Desrae. Meanwhile, Eamonn, who fled to America with his father, has gained a reputation as one of the most ruthless villains in New York. It's only a matter of time before their paths cross and, when they do, Cathy's an equal match for Eamonn. She's beautiful, clever and tough. And nothing's going to make her run away again . . .

The Runaway

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. And your family should be closest of all. Patrick Brodie knows exactly how far he's prepared to go to get what he wants. And he wants it all. Now. Before long, Patrick has become a legend in his own lifetime. Violently. Lily Diamond is different from the kind of woman Patrick is normally attracted to. But together they are determined that their children will have everything they didn't. Until the unthinkable happens and Lily is left on her own to look after their family in a dangerous world. The Brodies must stay close to survive. But as everyone knows, your sins will find you out. (P)2006 Headline Digital

Close

DI Kate Burrows thought she'd never face a killer like the Grantley Ripper again. But she was wrong. One by one, children are being abandoned. Thankfully, they're rescued from harm. Then one victim is not so lucky, and Kate knows she's in a race against time to save lives. As a parent herself, Kate's finding the case tough and she needs the support of her lover, Patrick Kelly, more than ever. But Patrick's got problems of his own... (P)2012 Headline Digital

Broken

In CLOSE by Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole, women are strong, resilient and vengeful. When these ladies know what they want, nothing gets in their way. The 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian), Martina's unique, powerful storytelling will appeal to fans of Karin Slaughter and Patricia Cornwell. Patrick Brodie knows exactly how far he's prepared to go to get what he wants. And he wants it all. Now. Before long, Patrick has become a legend in his own lifetime. Violently. Lily Diamond is different from the kind of woman Patrick is normally attracted to. But together they are determined that their children will have everything they didn't. Until the unthinkable happens and Lily is left on her own to look after their family in a dangerous world. The Brodies must stay close to survive. But as everyone knows, your sins will find you out. (P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Limited

DANGEROUS LADY is the iconic first novel by Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole which catapulted her to fame and made her the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian). This audio edition contains a bonus interview between author and narrator and is a must for fans old and new, and readers of Patricia Cornwell and Karin Slaughter. Maura, the Ryan clan's youngest and only daughter, is the last person anyone expects to take on gangland London. But with her eldest brother Michael by her side she fast becomes the queen of organised crime. Smart, tough and beautiful, no one is a match for her. But with power comes a price, and Maura is forced to put her heart on the line. She might be a dangerous lady but everyone has a weakness... SPECIAL FEATURE: Martina Cole chats with Annie Aldington, who narrates her audiobooks about their favourite characters, books and the world of Martina's novels to celebrate the 25th anniversary of DANGEROUS LADY. (P)2012 Headline Publishing Group Limited

Dangerous Lady

George Markham has a nasty little hobby, one that erupts into an orgy of vicious sexual depravity. Patrick Kelly is a hard man. His one soft spot is his daughter, and when she falls victim to the Grantley Ripper, Kelly wants revenge. The DI in charge of the case is Kate Burrows. She feels for Kelly but her growing involvement with a known villain is putting her career at risk . . . As the forces of law and order and London's underworld converge in a huge manhunt, Kate fears she'll lose everything she's ever cared about . . . to the ladykiller. (P)2012 Headline Digital

The Ladykiller

Maura Ryan was the queen of the criminal underworld when she pulled off the most audacious gold bullion robbery of all time. Since then she's retired from a life of crime to be with the only man she's ever loved. But enemies from her past are closing in and they're about to learn that they should never cross Maura Ryan. The dangerous lady is back and she's as lethal as ever . . . MAURA'S GAME is an explosive novel of East End violence and corruption from one of the most original voices in fiction. (P)2012 Headline Digital

Maura's Game

In the sixties, Briony Cavanagh ran a string of the most notorious brothels in London. Only Briony knew what went on behind those doors, and she never opened her mouth - unless she stood to benefit. Only Briony knew the painful road she'd travelled to get there. From an impoverished childhood that ended with shocking betrayal, she was determined to be mistress of her own fate. But along with success came risk and danger. And the Goodnight Lady had her own secret place that was always shadowed by loss. (P)2012 Headline Digital

Goodnight Lady

Gabby looked at the woman she had hated nearly all her life. Then she sat down on the ladder-backed chair, put her face into her bloodied hands and cried. To the outside world, Cynthia Tailor is a woman to envy; she has a devoted husband, a lovely home and two gorgeous children. But Cynthia is deeply unhappy with her lot; she has always craved the best things in life, and is determined to see that she gets them. Cynthia will let nothing stand in her way, even if it means devastation and tragedy for those nearest to her. And the casualties are many: her husband Jimmy, weak and unable to fight the wife he can never please; her sister Celeste, from whom Cynthia steals her most precious possession; and her parents, Mary and Jack, who pick up the pieces. But the victims who suffer the most are Cynthia's children. For James Junior and Gabby, the pain she causes will stay with them for ever... (P)2011 Headline Digital

The Faithless

Just before Danny Cadogan's fourteenth birthday, his father, Big Dan, leaves his wife and children to face the wrath of the men sent to collect his gambling debt. Determined to protect his mother, brother and sister, overnight Danny becomes set on making his way in a violent and dangerous world. He becomes a Face. Not just a Face, but the most feared Face in the Smoke. Out for all he can get. At any cost. Danny's ruthlessness doesn't stop at his front door. He rules his family with an iron will - and his fists. But if his wife, Mary breaks her silence, it could shake Danny's criminal empire; right to the very core. And for a Face at the top of his game, there's only one way to go. Down. Because, after all, debts can be paid without money... (P)2012 Headline Digital

Faces

The twenty-second novel from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller, Martina Cole, author of DANGEROUS LADY, THE TAKE, THE GOOD LIFE and many more... Playing grown-ups, the future is theirs for the taking. Sharon Conway and Lenny Scott are childhood sweethearts. Everyone says they are too young, but nothing can keep them apart. Sharon doesn't question Lenny's business dealings and it isn't long before his reputation as a hard man destined for the top means they are living the good life with their sons. It leaves a stain on her heart for ever. But one night Lenny doesn't come home. It isn't the first time he has gone AWOL. But it is his last. He is found murdered - beaten to death in an act of brutality that shocks even the police. And Sharon never knows why. Old wounds will surface. Now, twenty years later, Sharon is about to find out the truth. Such a crime cannot go unpunished. Revenge is long overdue. The time has come to... GET EVEN (P)2015 Headline Digital

Get Even

Imelda Dooley is scared. She's played hard and fast and now she's been caught. She's pregnant and now she's on her own. Her father, not a man to mess with, will see that somebody pays for this. And it's not going to be her. So Imelda Dooley tells a lie. A lie that literally causes murders. When Mary Dooley's husband is killed in the night's events, she knows she must graft to keep the family afloat. And graft she does, becoming a name in her own right. But she still has to watch her daughter's life spiral into a vicious, hate-fuelled cycle of drugs and prostitution. Caught up in the carnage that is Imelda's existence are Mary's adored grandchildren, Jordanna and Kenny. Pretty little Jordanna isn't yet three and she already knows far too much. All she can do is look after her baby brother and try not to draw attention to herself. (P)2008 Headline Digital

The Business

Imelda Dooley is scared. Really scared. She's played hard and fast and now she's been caught. She's pregnant and now she's on her own. Her father, not a man to mess with, will see that somebody pays for this. And it's not going to be her. So Imelda Dooley tells a lie. A lie that literally causes murders. When Mary Dooley's husband is killed in the night's events, she knows she must graft to keep the family afloat. And graft she does, becoming a name in her own right. But she still has to watch her daughter's life spiral into a vicious, hate-fuelled cycle of drugs and prostitution. Caught up in the carnage that is Imelda's existence are Mary's adored grandchildren, Jordanna and Kenny. Pretty little Jordanna isn't yet three and she already knows far too much. All she can do is look after her baby brother, Kenny, and try not to draw unwanted attention to herself. (P)2012 Headline Digital

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE NEVER FREE. Cain Moran wanted Jenny Riley more than he had ever wanted anyone or anything before in his life. But loving Jenny Riley was the easy part; it was telling his wife he wanted a divorce that was going to be the killer... Jenny is not just any girl. She cares nothing for Cain's hard-man reputation - she just wants to be with him. But Cain is not a free man. And he's about to find out that when his wife Caroline said 'til death us do part, she meant it. When Cain is sentenced to life in prison it seems that Caroline might have got her wish. All Cain and Jenny know is that if their love can survive such separation, then one day they will have a chance at the Good Life together again. But there are greater trials ahead than either can foresee. They're about to learn the hardest lesson of all: LIVE THE GOOD LIFE. PAY THE PRICE. (P)2014 Headline Digital

The Good Life

The new novel from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller, Martina Cole, sees the return of her iconic heroine DCI Kate Burrows. If you liked THE LADYKILLER you'll love DAMAGED. The 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and the biggest selling female crime writer in the UK, Martina's unique, powerful storytelling includes DANGEROUS LADY, THE TAKE, BETRAYAL and many more. When the bodies of missing schoolgirls start turning up, former DCI Kate Burrows is dragged out of retirement. A new Grantley serial killer is in town and DCI Annie Carr turns to Kate for help. She welcomes the distraction from her home life with former gangster, Patrick Kelly, whose long lost son has turned up out of the blue, bringing trouble with him. It soon becomes clear the killer is on their doorstep and as the body count grows, Kate and Annie face a race against the clock. But they have no real leads ... and there's more to these murders than meets the eye. Can Kate take the killer down before another schoolgirl dies? (P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Damaged

Phillip Murphy is a family man. He worships his old mum; he takes care of his siblings who help run his business empire; he dotes on his two young sons who will one day take over. And then there's his wife and saviour Christine, whom he loves with a vengeance. To Phillip Murphy, family is everything. Christine has always understood this about her husband. But there is another side to Phillip, and it's a side he never wanted his wife to see. Though even if she did, could she do anything but stand by him? Because Phillip has rules, and he expects loyalty from his nearest and dearest. Once you're in the family, you're in it for life. (P)2010 Headline Digital

The most authentic novel of gangster family life ever written, from the No. 1 bestselling author. The Bailey brothers are gangsters determined to make their mark in the world. Peter and Daniel are chalk and cheese in many ways - Peter's calm exterior belies his ruthless nature, while Daniel's penchant for spectacular violence is legendary - but together they are unstoppable. From the late seventies they rule London's East End and, when their sons join the business, it seems that no one can touch the powerful Baileys. Although it's never easy at the top; there is always someone waiting to take you down - sometimes even those closest to you . . . Lena Bailey is determined to shield her youngest child Tania from the Life. But when a terrible tragedy occurs, Tania's eyes are opened to their world in a way that forces her to make an irrevocable choice that will determine her future. (P)2012 Headline Digital

The Life

Joanie Brewer's children meant the world to her. She'd do anything to protect them, even resorting to prostitution and petty crime in order to feed and clothe them. So when her beautiful teenage daughter is raped and murdered, only one thing will stop Joanie's pain - seeing her daughter's killer brought to justice. Joanie knows who he is and she'll do whatever it takes to nail him . . . (P)2012 Headline Digital

The Know

BE SURE YOUR SINS WILL FIND YOU OUT. Michael Flynn is untouchable in a world of power, money and violence. He fights for what he wants and he takes it, whatever the cost. He learns the rules of the Life from the best and when his mentor, legendary Face Patrick Costello, is taken out, no one questions that Michael Flynn is his natural successor. For Michael, loyalty - and crime - pay. Michael Flynn rises to heights beyond anything the criminal underworld has seen. He owns everyone and he rules his empire with an even but fierce hand. No one would dare challenge him. Then the unthinkable happens. Perhaps Michael Flynn is not so untouchable after all, and he must learn that... WITHOUT THE SHEDDING OF BLOOD THERE CAN BE NO FORGIVENESS OF SINS.

Revenge

Betrayal is the twenty-third novel from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller, Martina Cole, author of DANGEROUS LADY, THE TAKE, GET EVEN and many more. The 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and the biggest selling female crime writer in the UK, Martina's unique, powerful storytelling will appeal to fans of Karin Slaughter and Patricia Cornwell. Survival. It's all down to who you trust. Aiden O'Hara has been head of the family since he was a kid, and he's going to keep it that way. Jade Dixon is the one who watches his back. Mother of his son. The one who makes him invincible. But Jade's been in the game a lot longer than Aiden. She knows no one's indestructible. And when you're at the top, that's when you've got to watch the hardest. Especially the ones closest to you . . . (P)2016 Headline Digital

Betrayal

THE TAKE by No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Martina Cole won the British Book Award for best Crime Thriller of the Year and was adapted for television with an all-star cast including Tom Hardy, Brian Cox and Charlotte Riley. 'Martina tells it like it really is' - Sun. In this family, if you want something, you take it. Fresh out of prison, Freddie Jackson wants to rule the underworld. His wife Jackie wants her husband back and in her bed only. Jackie's sister Maggie wants to be with Jimmy, Freddie's cousin. And Jimmy has big gangland ambitions of his own. Everyone in the Jackson family wants something. And there's no such thing as loyalty. (P)2012 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

The Take

Sie wird alles tun, um die Familie zusammenzuhalten ... Eine schicksalhafte Begegnung in den 50er Jahren: Als die junge Lily Diamond, genannt Lil, sich in den überaus attraktiven Pat Brodie verliebt, ist ihr ganz egal, wie gefährlich der Mann mit der Narbe im Gesicht wirkt. Schon bald erfährt sie, dass er der aufsteigende Stern in Londons Unterwelt ist und skrupellos alles für seinen Erfolg gibt. Nur ihr zeigt er seine fürsorgliche Seite. Sie gründen eine Familie und alles geht gut – bis zu dem schwarzen Tag, an dem Pat nicht mehr heimkehrt. Doch Lil ist für mehr geschaffen als für das Leben einer trauernden Witwe. Sie ist bereit, die Führung zu übernehmen, zu kämpfen und ihrer Familie das Leben zu ermöglichen, von dem sie und Pat immer geträumt haben – um jeden Preis … »Martina Cole ist brillant darin, die Guten unter den Bösen darzustellen und umgekehrt, so dass wir bis zum Schluss nie genau wissen, wem wir trauen können. Genau das ist es, was sie so fesselnd macht.« Daily Mirror Eine düstere Mafia-Familiensaga der britischen Bestsellerautorin, die sich über mehrere Jahrzehnte spannt und wie gemacht ist für alle Fans von Peaky Blinders und Jeffrey Archer!

Die Ehre der Familie

Wie weit würdest du gehen, wenn jemand dein Kind entführt? Verachtet, gehasst, beneidet – Joanie Brewer ist Prostituierte und in der Unterwelt Londons gut vernetzt. Sie kennt die harte Realität der Straße und gibt sich schon lange keinen Illusionen mehr hin. Nur eines gibt es, was ihr Herz berührt, und das sind ihre Kinder, für die sie durchs Feuer gehen würde. Besonders für ihr Nesthäkchen Kira, immer ein wenig verloren in der großen Welt und umso heißgeliebter von der ganzen Familie. Als die Kleine plötzlich entführt wird, sitzt der Schock tief. Wer hat ein Interesse daran, Kira etwas anzutun? Joanie und ihr Sohn setzen alles in Bewegung, um Kira zu finden – aber was, wenn sie nicht mehr rechtzeitig kommen? »Martina Cole nimmt kein Blatt vor den Mund und schreibt über das, was sie sieht.« Independent on Sunday Ein packender Thriller, der die Fans von Catherine Shepherd begeistern wird.

Kidnapped

Machtkämpfe, Intrigen und unverzeihliche Grausamkeiten … Zwei Männer, die das Gleiche wollen, sind wie eine Ladung Sprengstoff neben einer Feuerstelle … Die Familie Jackson regiert die Londoner Unterwelt. Während der unkontrollierte Freddy Jackson für seinen Boss ins Gefängnis wandert, arbeitet sich sein Cousin, der brillante Jimmy, immer weiter hoch und wird zum Nachfolger des Familienoberhaupts bestimmt. Er verlässt das Sozialbauviertel, heiratet die schöne und kluge Maggie und führt erfolgreich die Geschäfte der Familie. Doch damit zieht er den abgrundtiefen Hass von Freddy auf sich, der sich um seinen Platz in der Familie – und in Maggies Bett – betrogen sieht. Wird die Rivalität der Cousins das Ende der Jacksons einläuten? »Beängstigend, packend und absolut kompromisslos.« Daily Express Eine düstere Familiensaga der britischen Bestsellerautorin, die wie gemacht ist für alle Fans von Peaky Blinders und Jeffrey Archer! »Gut recherchierte Milieu-Studie, ungeschminkt und hart dargestellt.« T. Häcker auf Amazon.de

Die Abgründe einer Familie

Dieser Mörder hat sich den falschen Mann zum Feind gemacht … Auch ein Gangster hat einen wunden Punkt – und ist gnadenlos, wenn die, die ihm am nächsten stehen, angegriffen werden … Das wird Polizistin Kate Burrows klar, als sie den Unterweltboss Patrick Kelly befragt. Nicht als Täter, sondern als den Angehörigen eines Opfers: Denn seine über alles geliebte Tochter wurde von einem eiskalten Serienkiller vergewaltigt und halbtot geprügelt. Patricks Lage weckt Kates Mitgefühl. Entschlossen, den Mörder schnell zu finden lässt sie sie sich auf eine Zusammenarbeit mit dem Mann ein, der eigentlich ihr Gegner sein müsste. Doch als sie das Netz um den Täter enger ziehen, zeigt sich, dass sie unterschiedliche Ziele haben: Kate will den Killer festnehmen – Patrick will ihn selbst zur Rechenschaft ziehen, so langsam und schmerzhaft, wie es nur geht … »Martina Cole ist die Königin des harten Frauenthrillers.« Sunday Express Fesselnde Spannung der britischen Bestsellerautorin, die Fans von Sandra Brown, Lisa Jackson und Louise Jensen begeistern wird. »Ich konnte diesen fesselnden, einmaligen Thriller nicht aus der Hand legen.« Amazon-Leserin

Die Tochter

Sie hat alles verloren – nun soll das Leben nach ihren Regeln spielen … London in den 50er Jahren: Dass die Bewohner der Lancaster Road sich nicht um das Gesetz scheren, ist allgemein bekannt. Auch Mauras Geschwister sehen keinen anderen Weg als die Kriminalität, um aus der verheerenden Armut auszubrechen, in der sie aufwachsen. Allen voran ihr älterer Bruder Michael, der zum König von Londons Unterwelt aufsteigt. Maura will mit all dem nichts zu tun haben – bis zu dem schicksalhaften Tag, der ihr Leben für immer verändert: Von ihrer großen Liebe, einem Polizisten, im dunkelsten Moment im Stich gelassen, schließt sie sich verbittert ihrem Bruder an und wird schon bald zu seiner skrupellosen rechten Hand. Doch wer den Coup des Jahrhunderts plant, muss sich vor dem Gesetz fürchten … »Von Anfang an hat Martina Cole uneingeschränkte Anerkennung für ihre unverwechselbar und kraftvoll geschriebenen Bücher erhalten.« The Times Das gefeierte Debüt der britischen Bestsellerautorin, eine düstere Mafia-Familiensaga, die sich über mehrere Jahrzehnte spannt und wie gemacht ist für alle Fans von Peaky Blinders und Jeffrey Archer!

Eine irische Familie

Was tust du, wenn der Mensch, dem du am meisten vertraust, Schreckliches von dir verlangt? Sie ist noch ein Kind, doch ihre Augen sind die einer Erwachsenen, die zu viel durchmachen musste … Die junge Cathy und ihr Freund Eamonn gehen durch dick und dünn. Das müssen sie auch, denn sie wachsen in einer harten Realität auf, in der Misshandlungen an der Tagesordnung sind. Als ihre Lage unerträglich wird, flüchten sie sich in ein Leben auf der Straße. Doch während Cathy Glück hat, eine Art neue Familie findet und sich in den Clubs von Soho schließlich ein erfolgreiches Leben erarbeitet, verschlägt es Eamonn nach New York, in die Klauen der dort ansässigen Gangs. Jahre später kehrt er zurück nach London – und droht, Cathy wieder mit sich in den Abgrund zu zerren … »Kraftvoll und unglaublich spannend. Martina Coles Figuren sind unvergesslich.« Mirror Als Kind geht sie durch die Hölle, als Erwachsene holt ihre Vergangenheit sie ein – psychologische Spannung der Bestsellerautorin für Fans von Catherine Shepherd. »Das Buch war packend bis zur letzten Seite und es ist mir schwergefallen, es aus den Händen zu legen. Top Thriller-Drama!« dorothea auf Amazon.de

Sie ist im Gefängnis – für einen Mord, über den sie eisernes Schweigen bewahrt … Susan Dalston sitzt hinter Gittern: Über einhundert Mal hat sie mit dem Tischlerhammer auf ihren Ehemann Barry eingeschlagen, sein Gesicht bis zur Unkenntlichkeit zerstört. War es Rache für die vielen Male, die er sie gedemütigt und verprügelt hat? Ihre Anwältin Geraldine hat eine andere Vermutung, als sie erfährt, wie hingebungsvoll Susan sich jahrelang um ihre Kinder gekümmert hat. Aber da Susan nicht über ihre Tat sprechen will, muss sie ihre Nachforschungen heimlich anstellen. Was sie dabei herausfindet, ist so ungeheuerlich und tragisch, dass es ihr den Atem verschlägt … »Kraftvoll und unglaublich spannend. Martina Coles Figuren sind unvergesslich.« Mirror Was als Familientragödie beginnt, endet in brutalem Mord – wer ist Opfer, wer Täter? Ein Thriller der britischen Bestsellerautorin, der die brutale Realität alltäglicher Gewalt gegen Frauen schonungslos und authentisch darstellt. Fans von Joy Fielding werden begeistert sein.

Die Gefangene

Kann ein Leben wirklich so perfekt sein? Nick Leary ist ein Vorzeigebürger: Erfolgreich im Geschäft, ein vorbildlicher Familienvater – er scheint alles zu haben, was man sich nur wünschen kann. Bis eine einzige Nacht alles verändert … Als ein Einbrecher im Haus der Learys einsteigt, ertappt Nick ihn auf frischer Tat. Dass die Begegnung für den 17-jährigen Dieb tödlich verläuft, bleibt ohne Konsequenzen für Nick – immerhin war es Notwehr. Doch seine Familie spürt, dass er seit diesem Tag wie ausgewechselt ist … Wird Nick seine weiße Weste behalten – oder wird die Enthüllung der Wahrheit auch seinen Untergang bedeuten? »Martina Coles Romane haben einen unverwechselbaren, kraftvollen Stil.« The Times Abgründige Spannung der britischen Bestsellerautorin – Fans von Catherine Shepherd werden begeistert sein!

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