I don’t usually read the Gangland type of crime book, but the spiel for this one got me intrigued.
Am I glad I read it? Yes.
Emma is married to a man she thought was the best thing that had ever happened to her, until he put that ring on her finger. Then the true Tommy Driscoll appeared, bullying, coercive, and frightening.
Who she thought was an honest business man, is in fact a Gangland boss. His businesses just a front for all of his illegal activities.
The book starts with Tommy being found guilty of carrying a firearm and being sentenced to five years. Emma’s joy at the thought of freedom from him is short lived.
His brother Liam, and his right hand man Fraser work at Tommy’s behest to ensure she is living a life of incarceration on the outside, just as much as she is on the inside. His threats to her are chilling. Do nothing, live like a nun, wait for him to get out.
But she’s already made a mistake, a one night stand whilst Tommy was on remand.
Now the one night stand is trying to blackmail her, and if her husband finds out……..
But where is the real threat.
Who can she trust.
She can’t turn to her family because Tommy is using threats against them to control her.
The Police? Why should she trust them.
This is a great story with some vicious twists.
The surprises keep coming all the way to the last chapter.
A cracking book. At times this is a tough read but it’s always compelling and I found it hard to put down.
Ali Blood is a new author to me but I’ll be keeping my eyes open for her books in the future
Pages: 400. Publisher: Avon. Publishing Date: 2nd February 2023
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