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martina cole dangerous lady: Dangerous Lady Martina Cole, 2008-09-04 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * In gangland London, Maura Ryan is queen... Martina Cole's extraordinary first novel DANGEROUS LADY introduced a totally original genre of thriller, paving the way for her multiple No. 1 bestsellers, including BETRAYAL and GET EVEN. 'Right from the start [Cole] has enjoyed unqualified approval for her distinctive and powerfully written fiction' [The Times] No one thinks a seventeen-year-old girl can take on the hard men of London's gangland, but it's a mistake to underestimate Maura Ryan: she's tough, clever and beautiful - which makes her one very dangerous lady. Together, she and her brother Michael are unbeatable but notoriety has its price. The police are determined to put Maura away once and for all - and not everyone in the family think that's such a bad idea. When it comes to the crunch, Maura has to face the pain of lost love in her past - and the dangerous lady discovers her heart is not made entirely of stone. Once you're hooked on Maura Ryan, be sure to read MAURA'S GAME, the second book from 'the undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian). |
martina cole dangerous lady: Maura's Game Martina Cole, 2010 Maura Ryan is back to claim her gangland crown... MAURA'S GAME is the unputdownable sequel to DANGEROUS LADY, 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). 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... We know you'll be hooked on Maura Ryan, so be sure to first read the gripping prequel to MAURA'S GAME, DANGEROUS LADY. |
martina cole dangerous lady: Goodnight Lady Martina Cole, 2005-06-10 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * She has always kept quiet... until now... Dark and dangerous, GOODNIGHT LADY by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole features the powerful, beautiful and fearless Briony Cavanagh, London's most infamous businesswoman, and mistress of her own fate... 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. If you love powerful female characters, be sure to also read Martina Cole's THE KNOW, CLOSE and GET EVEN. These ladies are strong, resilient and vengeful... |
martina cole dangerous lady: The Life Martina Cole, 2012-09-13 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * When it's in your blood, there's no other way. THE LIFE by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is an unflinching novel that exposes a world that many would rather ignore... The Baileys are born into the Life. Brothers Daniel and Peter rule London's East End with threats and violence. Only a fool would cross them, but there are always those in the shadows who will try. And when their enemies strike, every Bailey pays the price. But none more so than Daniel's only daughter, Tania. The Life is in her blood, and now it's her weapon for revenge. For more novels that will take you deep into the dark and dangerous criminal underworld, check out Martina Cole's THE GRAFT, THE BUSINESS and REVENGE |
martina cole dangerous lady: Faceless Martina Cole, 2008-09-04 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * She's done the time, now she wants revenge. 'The Queen of Crime' Woman & Home 'The undisputed queen of British crime thrillers' Heat 'She's a total one-off' Guardian A gripping novel of one woman's revenge, Faceless by the Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole takes a dark and honest look at what life is really like on the inside. Marie Carter lost everything the day she went to prison for a double murder she doesn't remember committing. Her parents abandoned her, her friends disappeared. Even her children didn't want to know. Twelve long years later, Marie is out and she's back to settle some scores... For more compelling novels about life on the inside, be sure to read Martina Cole's Two Women, The Jump and The Good Life. |
martina cole dangerous lady: Damaged Martina Cole, 2017-09-19 * NO REGRET, the brand new pulse-pounding novel from Martina Cole, is available to preorder now * 'With the return of some of her best-loved characters and lashings of her usual grit, Cole fans will lap this up' Heat Iconic heroine DCI Kate Burrows returns in a blistering thriller you won't be able to put down. This killer has only just begun . . . DCI Kate Burrows might be retired, but when the bodies of missing schoolgirls start turning up in Grantley, she's the first person DCI Annie Carr calls for help. Life for Kate and ex-gangster Patrick Kelly is thrown into chaos when his long lost son turns up out of the blue, bringing trouble with him. This new case could be just what Kate needs. But as the body count grows, Kate and Annie face a race against the clock. Without any clear leads, can they stop the killer before another schoolgirl dies? |
martina cole dangerous lady: Hard Girls Martina Cole, 2009-10-29 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * DI Kate Burrows could never keep away for long... HARD GIRLS is the third book in the DI Kate Burrows series: the only time the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times bestseller Martina Cole has written from the perspective of the Old Bill. Kate Burrows might be a retired DCI, but she never could stay away from the law for long. And now Grantley appears to have a new serial killer on its hands, Kate is the only one with the expertise to catch him. The case bears striking similarities to the Grantley Ripper. But this time the victims are prostitutes, and even hard girls deserve protection and justice. Kate Burrows caught the Ladykiller. She's just the woman for this job. The DI Kate Burrows series is dangerously gripping - before you take on HARDGIRLS and DAMAGED, be sure to catch the series' first and second instalments LADYKILLER and BROKEN |
martina cole dangerous lady: Get Even Martina Cole, 2015-10-06 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * They got her man. Now she's going to get even... GET EVEN, by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole tells the hard-hitting tale of the fearless Sharon Conway as she finally gets her shot at revenge... 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. 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. 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. If you love powerful female characters, be sure to also read Martina Cole's GOODNIGHT LADY, THE KNOW and CLOSE. These ladies are strong, resilient and vengeful... |
martina cole dangerous lady: Betrayal Martina Cole, 2016-10-20 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * Keep everything in the family. Even betrayal... BETRAYAL by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is a gripping novel about the bonds that make - or break - a family. 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 watches his back. Mother of his son, she's 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 . . . For more stories centred on family life, check out FACES, THE FAMILY and THE FAITHLESS. Martina Cole explores loyalty, protection, and how the ties that bind us can also sometimes choke the very thing we want to protect... |
martina cole dangerous lady: No Mercy Martina Cole, 2019-10-15 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * Family always comes first. Until now. Get ready for the ultimate summer read with the explosive new novel from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller and 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) 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... 'She's a total one-off' Guardian 'The stuff of legend' Mirror 'Superstar crime writer' This Morning 'There really is only one Martina Cole' Closer 'The undisputed Queen of crime writing' Erwin James |
martina cole dangerous lady: Revenge Martina Cole, 2014-04 He thought he was invincible. He was wrong. REVENGE by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is an unflinching novel that exposes a world that many would rather ignore... Michael Flynn is untouchable. He's the boss of a dangerous empire, the biggest the criminal world has ever seen. No one crosses him, no one gets in his way, and everyone does what he says - including the law. But you don't get to where Michael is without making enemies. Someone is out for revenge. And it's best served when least expected. For more novels that will take you deep into the dark and dangerous criminal underworld, check out Martina Cole's THE GRAFT, THE BUSINESS and THE LIFE |
martina cole dangerous lady: Loyalty Martina Cole, Jacqui Rose, 2023-10-10 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * 'The Queen of Crime' Woman & Home Dara Tailor and Grace Perry couldn't be more different. But both had to grow up fast when their circumstances led them to Holly Brookes Children's Home. There, the two girls unite in the face of horrific abuse and form an unbreakable bond. But when their loyalty is put to the ultimate test, can they rely on each other to do the right thing? Friendship - it's all about trust. Don't miss the explosive new novel from the queen of crime Martina Cole. 'She's a total one-off' Guardian 'The stuff of legend . . . utterly compelling' Mirror 'Superstar crime writer' This Morning 'The undisputed Queen of crime writing' Erwin James 'Her gripping plots pack a mean emotional punch' Mail on Sunday 'One of the best fiction authors around . . . spectacular' Closer 'Dark and dangerous' Sunday Mirror Due to health reasons, Martina Cole has chosen to collaborate with writer Jacqui Rose to finish her upcoming novel Loyalty. |
martina cole dangerous lady: Gold Digger Gillian Godden, 2021-07-29 A brilliant, gripping gangland thriller from Gillian Godden, guaranteed to have you hooked! Money talks... And blonde bombshell Julie isn't afraid to ask for what she wants. With her mother locked up for murder, all Julie cares about is protecting her younger sister, Frankie. But penniless and alone on the streets of Liverpool, Julie realises that there’s only one sure fire way to make cash fast – the oldest trade. The men mean nothing to Julie, until she meets Ralph Goldstein, an ex-con who’ll do whatever it takes to make his way to top. And the only man Julie can trust. Separately, Ralph and Julie’s lives are filled with risk and danger. But when they meet, their blend of personality and ambition could be the best thing that ever happened ... or the worst. Will their pasts be their downfall, or will they make it big...together? A brilliantly dark and gritty story about one woman's fight for survival. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Caz Finlay and Heather Atkinson. What people are saying about Gillian Godden! 'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya 'The characters were so real I'm still looking over my shoulder!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen 'Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'A fast and riveting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review This book was previously published as Gold. |
martina cole dangerous lady: Faces Martina Cole, 2007 Highly acclaimed for her hard-hitting, uncompromising and compelling writing, as well as her phenomenal No. 1 success with Close, Martina Cole is the only author who dares to tell it like it is. With her characteristically haunting writing and visceral subject matter, Martina Cole has written yet another compulsive bestseller. |
martina cole dangerous lady: Close Martina Cole, 2008-09-04 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * She'll do whatever it takes to keep them together... Hard-hitting and uncompromising, CLOSE by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole tells the story of a woman determined to protect her family from an increasingly dangerous world... 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. If you love powerful female characters, be sure to also read Martina Cole's GOODNIGHT LADY, THE KNOW and GET EVEN. These ladies are strong, resilient and vengeful... |
martina cole dangerous lady: Martina's Strong Women Martina Cole, 2020-04-27 Discover Martina Cole's powerful female characters in these four compelling thrillers, available together for the first time in this ebook collection. GOODNIGHT LADY. THE KNOW. CLOSE. GET EVEN. In these four explosive and gritty thrillers, read the best of Martina's strong women. From Briony Cavanagh to Shanon Conway, Martina's fearless heroines have one thing in common: these ladies are bold, resilient and vengeful... PRAISE FOR MARTINA COLE: 'The stuff of legend. . . utterly compelling' Mirror 'Intensely readable' Guardian 'There really is only one Martina Cole' Closer |
martina cole dangerous lady: Chances Jackie Collins, 2012-06-05 Contains... all the goodies that make today’s bestsellers. – New York Post In the internationally bestselling first book of the iconic Lucky Santangelo series, smart, sexy and savvy Lucky Santangelo finds running her family’s criminal empire exhilarating. She will do whatever it takes to ensure her self-made mob boss father, Gino, doesn’t return from his self-imposed exile. But of course, Gino has other plans. Lucky tries to enlist the help of Costa Zennocotti, her father’s right-hand man but quickly learns his loyalty lies only with Gino. . . at least for now. As Lucky impressively plots to keep control, suspense builds through a series of interwoven stories, past and present, that create a rich tantalizing tapestry of intrigue involving an unforgettable cast of characters. There’s Lucky’s younger brother, Dario, who’s being terrorized by his manipulative male lover. There’s Steven Berkely, the charismatic lawyer Lucky gets trapped with in an elevator during the New York City blackout of 1977. And then there’s Steven’s mother, Carrie, the elegant society wife, who’s being blackmailed to keep the shocking events of her past concealed—and by an adversary that may hit too close to home. As secrets old and new are revealed, Jackie Collins’s masterful storytelling sweeps readers from the height of the family’s power in the 1970s, to the streets of 1920s New York City, where the crime enterprise first originated, from the playgrounds of Europe to the glittering gambling palaces of Las Vegas, in a steamy, sensual, page-turning epic saga that builds to a stunning climax and leaves you yearning for more. Adapted in the 90s into a highly successful NBC mini-series, the Santangelo novels are currently being developed for TV once again by Working Title Productions and the updated series is set to be compulsive, sexy and totally binge-worthy! hr Chances should be called The Godfather goes to bed.” – CNN Chances starts out with a bang – and never lets up for over 600 sex-packed pages. – Variety hr Read the whole Lucky Santangelo series! 1. Chances 2. Lucky 3. Lady Boss 4. Vendetta: Lucky's Revenge 5. Dangerous Kiss 6. Drop Dead Beautiful 7. Poor Little Bitch Girl 8. Goddess of Vengeance 9. Confessions of a Wild Child - Lucky: The Early Years 10. The Santangelos 11. A Santangelo Story hr |
martina cole dangerous lady: Dangerous Jessie Keane, 2015-02-12 Dangerous by Jessie Keane is a deadly story of London's criminal underworld, from the bestselling author of Nameless and the Annie Carter series. Whatever the cost, she would pay it . . . Fifteen-year-old Clara Dolan's world is blown apart following the death of her mother. Battling to keep what remains of her family together, Clara vows to protect her younger siblings, Bernadette and Henry, from danger, whatever the cost. With the arrival of the swinging Sixties, Clara finds herself swept up in London's dark underworld where the glamour of Soho's dazzling nightclubs sits in stark contrast to the terrifying gangland violence that threatens the new life she has worked so hard to build. Sinking further into an existence defined by murder and betrayal, Clara soon realizes that success often comes at a very high price . . . |
martina cole dangerous lady: Simple Dreams Linda Ronstadt, 2013-09-17 Includes discography (page 203-225) and index. |
martina cole dangerous lady: Two Women Martina Cole, 2008-09-04 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * Prison will make or break you... Danger and violence have always been a part of Susan Dalston's East End upbringing, but being locked up with another murderess will have consequences that no one could have predicted. TWO WOMEN by Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller Martina Cole tells the truth about prison life, and how far one woman will go for justice... Susan Dalston killed her husband in a final act of desperation. Banged up in Holloway, all that keeps her sane is knowing that her children are now safe from the man who terrorised them. What she can't predict is that the bonds she forms on the inside might just make - or break - her. For more compelling novels about life on the inside, be sure to read Martina Cole's FACELESS, THE JUMP and THE GOOD LIFE |
martina cole dangerous lady: The Know Martina Cole, 2003 Being in the know can be deadly. Joanie Brewer's children mean the world to her. She'd do anything to make sure they're fed and clothed - even if it means going on the game - and she lives in constant fear that one of them will be taken from her. Eighteen-year-old Jon Jon is knee-deep in crime, and Jeanette, only fourteen, knows more than is good for her. But it's Kira who really scares her, for in a world where no one is to be trusted, her eleven-year-old angel is the most vulnerable to danger. Then Kira disappears and Joanie's darkest fears are realised. She thinks she knows what's happened to her little girl, and her obsession to uncover the truth threatens to destroy them all. |
martina cole dangerous lady: The Graft Martina Cole, 2005-06-20 * Pre-order GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Coming October 2024. * Success comes at a deadly price... THE GRAFT by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is an unflinching novel that exposes a world that many would rather ignore... When Nick Leary hears the sound of an intruder's footsteps downstairs one night, something inside him snaps. The thought of losing his beautiful wife and sons, their luxurious home and possessions, everything he's grafted for, pushes him to attack. But this single act sets in motion something way beyond Nick's control. He's picked the wrong fight this time, and now it's too late to go back... For more novels that will take you deep into the dark and dangerous criminal underworld, check out Martina Cole's THE BUSINESS, THE LIFE and REVENGE |
martina cole dangerous lady: The Good Life Martina Cole, 2014-10-09 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * Everything comes at a price... Hard-hitting and uncompromising, THE GOOD LIFE by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is a chilling thriller about power and protection, and what life is really like on the inside. When Cain Moran is sentenced to life in prison, he rules the inside with the same determination as he did the London underworld. He must protect his family, at whatever cost. Jenny Riley has never wanted anyone but Cain, and she will do everything she can to keep their relationship alive. But plenty of people think Cain and Jenny have been living the good life for too long. And they're about to make them pay... For more compelling novels about life on the inside, be sure to read Martina Cole's FACELESS, TWO WOMEN and THE JUMP |
martina cole dangerous lady: David the Penance List S. C. Cunningham, 2009-07 'The Penance List' - the power of sex, the misuse of that power and the ripple-effect carnage. A shocking, humorous, thriller involving glamorous women, footballers, paedophiles, prostitutes and a beautiful altar boy gone bad. 'A masterful, dark, suspenseful psychological thriller, expertly exploiting the tensions between the erotic and the macabre'Adapting to Film, London/AmalfiCoast |
martina cole dangerous lady: The Runaway Martina Cole, 2011-03 THE RUNAWAY has been adapted into a major six-part drama for television |
martina cole dangerous lady: The Game Linda Calvey, 2022-03-31 Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane, this gangland thriller shows how far one woman will go to protect her family's empire. ___________ Most authors write what they know. Linda Calvey writes what she lived. After Ruby's husband, Archie, is brutally murdered, she is distraught. But with an empire to run, Ruby has no time for tears. Determined to keep her family safe, she sends her beloved daughter Cathy away, far from the violence and secrets. As Ruby fights off the affections of her business partner, Vladimir, as well as attacks from local gangs, she knows the game is too dangerous to stay in forever. But who can be trusted, and who is out for blood? In Ruby's empire, family is everything. So, when Cathy gets into trouble, Ruby vows to protect her, whatever the cost. IF YOU COME FOR THE QUEEN, YOU'D BETTER NOT MISS... ___________ WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LOCKSMITH: ????? 'Up there with the best' ????? 'A brilliant, gripping story which captured me from the first page' ????? 'I could not put it down!' ????? 'Wish I could give it more than five stars!' ????? 'Action-packed and full of drama till the very end' |
martina cole dangerous lady: The Faithless Martina Cole, 2011-10-18 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * With family, there's a dangerous line between love and hate... Reaching the darkest corners of family life, THE FAITHLESS by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is an unputdownable novel about a deadly ambition that trumps family loyalty... Cynthia Tailor is a tough woman to please. Her husband Jimmy can do no right. Her sister Celeste has something Cynthia wants. And her two children, James and Gabby, can never reach the perfection their mother demands. What Cynthia wants, Cynthia gets, even if it hurts those closest to her. But there's a price to pay for taking what isn't yours, and it's Cynthia's own flesh and blood who are ready and waiting to collect... For more stories centred on family life, check out FACES, THE FAMILY and BETRAYAL. Martina Cole explores loyalty, protection, and how the ties that bind us can also sometimes choke the very thing we want to protect... |
martina cole dangerous lady: The DI Kate Burrows Quartet Martina Cole, 2020-04-27 Read the complete DI Kate Burrows collection by Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author and 'Queen of Crime' Martina Cole. THE LADYKILLER. BROKEN. HARD GIRLS. DAMAGED. DI Kate Burrows is the hard-but-fair copper whose investigations - and heart - become dangerously entwined with London's most infamous gangster, Patrick Kelly. But when there's a killer on the loose, Kate Burrows is the only woman for the job. Discover this deadly quartet, the only time Martina has written from the Old Bill's perspective. PRAISE FOR MARTINA COLE: 'The stuff of legend. . . utterly compelling' Mirror 'Intensely readable' Guardian 'There really is only one Martina Cole' Closer |
martina cole dangerous lady: The Family Martina Cole, 2012-03 Martina's 17th novel is a guaranteed hardback bestseller. The dangerously thrilling and highly addictive new novel from the phenomenal No. 1 bestselling author Martina Cole, the author who dares to tell it like it really is, is a guaranteed shocking, compelling and completely unputdownable read. When teenager Christine Booth meets Phillip Murphy, she knows he's her one chance to escape her controlling mother. Christine is soon enjoying the perks of being Philip Murphy's girl, and his family welcome her with open arms. But the Murphys are a dangerous crowd, and it's only a matter of time before Christine sees Phillip for what he really is: brutal, manipulative and utterly ruthless. Bound to the Murphy family by violence, addiction, murder and betrayal, Christine can't bear to watch her young sons follow in their father's amoral footsteps. But once you're one of the family, it isn't easy to get out ... |
martina cole dangerous lady: Toxic Jacqui Rose, 2018-06-14 Sometimes love is toxic... |
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martina cole dangerous lady: The Knowledge: A free digital compendium Martina Cole, 2013-08-15 THE KNOWLEDGE by Sunday Times bestselling author Martina Cole is a digital compendium introducing you to the world of the Queen of Crime. **Now updated with a preview of Martina's new novel, BETRAYAL**. Ideal reading for fans of Karin Slaughter and Patricia Cornwell. What makes Martina Cole tick? What are her passions? What are the essential facts behind the phenomenal bestselling author? THE KNOWLEDGE is a snapshot of Martina Cole herself as well as a showcase of her short stories, and samples of all her novels, culminating in a sneak peek of BETRAYAL, her new novel out autumn 2016. THE KNOWLEDGE: ENTER THE UNIQUE WORLD OF MARTINA COLE IF YOU DARE. |
martina cole dangerous lady: The Ashes of London (James Marwood & Cat Lovett, Book 1) Andrew Taylor, 2016-04-07 The first book in the No. 1 Times bestselling series ‘This is terrific stuff’ Daily Telegraph ‘A breathtakingly ambitious picture of an era’ Financial Times ‘A masterclass in how to weave a well-researched history into a complex plot’ The Times |
martina cole dangerous lady: Varg Veum collection Gunnar Staalesen, 2019-06-07 FOUR instalments of the Varg Veum series from the international, bestselling father of Nordic Noir: Gunnar Staalesen, Translated by Don Bartlett PI Varg Veum returns to solve a series of dark, dangerous cases in his hometown of Bergen, Norway, in a series of chilling, perfectly plotted and thought-provoking thrillers... BOOK ONE &– We Shall Inherit the Wind 1998. Varg Veum sits by the hospital bedside of his long-term girlfriend Karin, whose life-threatening injuries provide a deeply painful reminder of the mistakes he's made.. Investigating the seemingly innocent disappearance of a wind-farm inspector, Varg Veum is thrust into one of the most challenging cases of his career, riddled with conflicts, environmental terrorism, religious fanaticism, unsolved mysteries and dubious business ethics. Then, in one of the most heart-stopping scenes in crime fiction, the first body appears... BOOK TWO &– Where Roses Never Die WINNER OF THE PETRONA AWARD September 1977.Mette Misv&ær, a three-year-old girl disappears without trace from the sandpit outside her home. Her tiny, close middle-class community in the tranquil suburb of Nordas is devastated, but their enquiries and the police produce nothing. Curtains twitch, suspicions are raised, but Mette is never found. Almost 25 years later, as the expiry date for the statute of limitations draws near, Mette's mother approaches PI Varg Veum, in a last, desperate attempt to find out what happened to her daughter. As Veum starts to dig, he uncovers an intricate web of secrets, lies and shocking events that have been methodically concealed. When another brutal incident takes place, a pattern begins to emerge... BOOK THREE &– Wolves in the Dark Reeling from the death of his great love, Karin, Varg Veum's life has descended into a self-destructive spiral of alcohol, lust, grief and blackouts. When traces of child pornography are found on his computer, he's accused of being part of a paedophile ring and thrown into a prison cell. There, he struggles to sift through his past to work out who is responsible for planting the material ... and who is seeking the ultimate revenge. When a chance to escape presents itself, Varg finds himself on the run in his hometown of Bergen. With the clock ticking and the police on his tail, Varg takes on his hardest &– and most personal &– case yet. BOOK FOUR &– Big Sister SHORTLISTED FOR THE PETRONA AWARD Varg Veum receives a surprise visit in his office. A woman introduces herself as his half-sister, and she has a job for him. Her god-daughter, a 19-year-old trainee nurse from Haugesund, moved from her bedsit in Bergen two weeks ago. Since then no one has heard anything from her. She didn't leave an address. She doesn't answer her phone. And the police refuse to take her case seriously. Veum's investigation uncovers a series of carefully covered-up crimes and pent-up hatreds, and the trail leads to a gang of extreme bikers on the hunt for a group of people whose dark deeds are hidden by the anonymity of the Internet. And then things get personal... &‘A Norwegian Chandler' Jo Nesb&ø &‘Staalesen is one of my very favourite Scandinavian authors and this is a series with very sharp teeth' Ian Rankin &‘Chilling and perilous results — all told in a pleasingly dry style' The Sunday Times &‘Masterful' Publishers Weekly |
martina cole dangerous lady: Martina on Screen Martina Cole, 2020-05-04 Available together for the first time, read two of Martina Cole's unputdownable thrillers - both adapted for hit TV series, starring actors such as Tom Hardy, Charlotte Riley and Keith Allen. THE TAKE. THE RUNAWAY. You've seen the TV series, now discover the gripping stories of corruption, betrayal and revenge from No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Martina Cole. PRAISE FOR MARTINA COLE: 'The stuff of legend. . . utterly compelling' Mirror 'Intensely readable' Guardian 'There really is only one Martina Cole' Closer |
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martina cole dangerous lady: Maura's Game Martina Cole, 2008-09-04 * Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. * Maura Ryan is back to claim her gangland crown... MAURA'S GAME is the unputdownable sequel to DANGEROUS LADY, 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). 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... We know you'll be hooked on Maura Ryan, so be sure to first read the gripping prequel to MAURA'S GAME, DANGEROUS LADY. |
martina cole dangerous lady: Poison Jacqui Rose, 2020-02-20 The heart-racing new gangland thriller from bestselling author Jacqui Rose. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers' The Sting and Martina Cole. THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NEVER CROSS In a life of crime, loyalty means everything - even if you don't always see eye to eye. But when Vaughn Sadler speaks up to get Franny Doyle sent down, he's broken every rule in the book to win checkmate. AND OTHERS YOU SHOULDN'T UNDERESTIMATE... Holed up in prison, Franny has more than one score to settle - but she's starting with Vaughn. Because you don't grass on your own, no matter what. And though she may be behind bars, she will get revenge - whatever the cost. Before, there was just bad blood running through her veins. But now, there is poison... |
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Martina Navratilova (Czech: Martina Navrátilová, pronounced [ˈmarcɪna ˈnavraːcɪlovaː] ⓘ; née Šubertová [ˈʃubɛrtovaː]; born October 18, 1956) is a Czech-American former professional …
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Martina Navratilova - Wikipedia
Martina Navratilova (Czech: Martina Navrátilová, pronounced [ˈmarcɪna ˈnavraːcɪlovaː] ⓘ; née Šubertová [ˈʃubɛrtovaː]; born October 18, 1956) is a Czech-American former professional …
Martina Navratilova | Biography, Titles, & Facts | Britannica
May 17, 2025 · Martina Navratilova, Czech American tennis player who dominated women’s tennis in the late 1970s and the ’80s. She won 59 Grand Slam titles: 18 singles, 31 doubles, …
Martina Navratilova - Tennis Legend, Age, Married, Relationship
Jan 30, 2025 · Martina Navratilova is widely regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players in history, revolutionizing the sport with her powerful serve and aggressive playing style. After …
Martina's Story - Martina Navratilova
Arguably the best tennis player ever to step on the court, Martina amassed an unmatched number of professional records over the course of a career that spanned an amazing four decades. …
Martina - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Jun 5, 2025 · The name Martina is a girl's name of Spanish, Latin origin meaning "warlike". A feminine form of Martin, this strong and zestful sounding name is popular in Argentina, Chile, …
Martina Navratilova says she's doing 'OK' after being diagnosed …
Martina Navratilova is doing “OK” after being diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer. The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame …
Dinner Menu - MARTINA
little neck clams, white wine, butter, sea beans, fresno, lemon $ 32
Meaning, origin and history of the name Martina
Dec 7, 2022 · Saint Martina was a 3rd-century martyr who is one of the patron saints of Rome. Name Days?
Martina McBride - Wikipedia
Martina Mariea McBride (née Schiff, July 29, 1966) is an American country music singer and songwriter. She is known for her soprano singing range and her country pop material. McBride …