Blackmail: A completely unputdownable gripping and gritty crime thriller (The Manchester Thrillers)

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These men obviously don't want what she has on them to become common knowledge nor do they want to pay her what she is asking. She is putting herself at risk but she's got attitude and the power to bring down these men. To earn income while she studied creative writing, she set up a writing services company that has also done quite well. She had several of her articles published in a variety of British magazines before she published Slur, her crime thriller based in Manchester. Heather Burnside is a gritty urban fiction writer from Manchester in the United Kingdom. The author spent much of her childhood in the inner city suburbs of the city, in what was deemed the toughest estate of Manchester.

I didn’t realise Crystal was the third book in The Working Girls series when I started reading it, but I‘m comfortable saying you can read it as a stand alone story as I didn’t feel like I was missing anything having not read the first two books. I read this book in one day . I absolutely could not put it down ... This book will absolutely captivate you .' Netgalley Reviewer, ***** But before she can get out of the game, she will first have to take charge of her own life which starts with revenge. In her quest, she takes something that belongs to Justin, a very dangerous man that happens to have his fingers in a lot of pies. In the 1990s, her estate was the home base for one of the most dangerous gangs in the city. It was regularly in the press due to drug related shootings, gang crime and other undesirable happenings. Another exciting read from this author … brilliant can't wait to see if there's another one in the series .' Netgalley Reviewer, *****

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A thrilling ending, I expected nothing less and a really well presented story that saw folk getting their comeuppance and Crystal battle against all odds, great read Heather’s writing is pacy and easy to follow but I found aspects of the storyline slightly unrealistic. And although Crystal’s character development is clear, she wasn’t the most likeable. Ruby on the other hand I liked a great deal. She came across as genuine and strong.

But she is an ambitious woman and it is not long before she owns her own brothel as madam. However, there are downsides to being the boss and she has a huge nightmare on her hands when some enemy from the past makes a reappearance. Become part of a thriving community of successful crime writers with invaluable support, expertise and marketing opportunities for all our members. Having lived in Manchester all her life, many of her novels draw their inspiration from her experiences growing up in the suburbs. As for most of her characters, they are the people she has met and interacted with over the years.Crystal is a prostitute, after working for a good few years she's had enough and decides she wants to give it all up, the drugs, drink and the game. Her friend Ruby is becoming increasingly worried about her and she wants a decent life for herself and her daughter Candice. When Beth meets wealthy crime boss Martin, he sets her up in business, dotes on her and gives her everything she wants. But Beth is plotting revenge on the man who tried to ruin her… Will her plan come together? Or, this time, will she lose everything for good? Sub-genres This book for me was very different from the previous ones. I felt some of the storyline dragged on a little bit too much. Yes the plot was a really strong one and did have suspense and gripping scenes but I just didn't warm to Crystal this time round! I found her to be a little annoying.