I was familiar with the dialogue used (as I live in the UK) and felt that it fitted with the story well. The new home suited Brady, who was aspirational and liked the fact that he was now residing in Marple. But she was curious about the person whose eyes had never left her since she walked across the room. When Beth meets wealthy crime boss Martin, he sets her up in business, dotes on her and gives her everything she wants. I’ve read pretty much everything Burnside has written; her short stories collection Crime, Conflict and Consequences, and the first book in the trilogy Slur, and it’s safe to say I’m a fan.

The characters are also a thrill to read, I can’t imagine being in Julie’s situation but it really did make me wonder what I would have done. The Characters are perfectly developed for the story, they are strong, multi-layered, Complex and relatable. He was tall, slim and good looking with jet-black hair, and she thought for the umpteenth time how lucky she was to be married to him. As Beth smiled at his enthusiasm, he nodded at a table for two with plush chairs covered in a fawn-coloured fabric.The Queen of Urban, Gritty Crime, Heather has written and published three series, The Riverhill, The Manchester and The Working Girls series, all available on ebook by Aria. Another exciting read from this author… brilliant can't wait to see if there's another one in the series.

The first book in Heather's new Manchester Thriller series, Blackmail, was published in paperback in February 2023. It was cold, and the rain that had fallen throughout the previous week had turned the ground to a sludgy mess.When they’d first met, she had been bowled over by the fact that he was so charming and couldn’t seem to do enough for her. Good news, Gangster’s Grip is no exception; the tense and heavy plot doesn’t stop you wanting to plough on to the shocking yet inevitable ending. Heather Burnside spent her teenage years on one of the toughest estates in Manchester and she draws heavily on this background as the setting for many of her novels. The sofa was also grey but darker and covered with scatter cushions in various shades of greys, blues and a mustard colour. She turned her head to the side to get a better look and noticed a distinguished, good-looking man of about forty sitting on a stool at the end of the bar.

Heather Burnside grew up in Gorton, a working-class area of Manchester famed as the original location for the TV series, Shameless. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.It’s launch day for Blackmail, the second book in a series of standalone crime thrillers and also my thirteenth novel. Frantic now, Beth carried on battling her way towards Rex till she had almost reached the end of the clump of bushes.

Another exciting read from this author … brilliant can't wait to see if there's another one in the series . As she drew close to it, Rex’s barking grew more insistent, and she knew he was aware of her presence. His hair was going grey, and he was muscle-bound and rugged looking, whereas she preferred her men more sophisticated and slimmer like her husband. Although she’s moved on, she’s never forgotten how far she had to go to beat her addictions and raise her daughter, Candice. I love the detail and atmosphere the author creates, the 80′s has a certain feel and I am sure Manchester in the 80′s had an atmosphere all of it’s own!In short, I absolutely LOVED reading ‘Blood Ties’ and I can’t wait to read what comes next from Heather Burnside. The third part of the Riverhill Trilogy is rumoured to be out in June this year, so do yourself a favour and catch up with this series before then.