Top Girl

Name: Top Girl
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781914451065
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By Danielle Marin

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Top Girl by Danielle Marin offers a gripping glimpse into the life of a young woman entangled in the gritty underworld of crime. As she navigates the dangerous streets of London, the protagonist faces harrowing choices that test her resilience and determination. This crime thriller shines a light on the stark challenges and turbulent journey of someone striving to change her destiny amidst a backdrop of illicit activities and personal turmoil.
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You might enjoy this gripping story if you're fascinated by real-life accounts of crime, redemption, and transformation. This true story offers an unflinching look at the gritty realities of gang life in London and the arduous journey of breaking free from a cycle of violence and crime. Perfect for readers captivated by tales of resilience and second chances.

Top Girl

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Top Girl is the tell-all, true story of a grammar school girl turned county lines drug dealer.

Danielle has a safe, happy childhood growing up in West London, but her bright future fades as she turns her back on school for gang life and crime. Betrayed by the police after a brutal gang rape, she finds protection under the wing of organised criminals and falls in love with the local 'top boy'. However, her allegiances bring terror to her doorstep when gun-toting rivals target her flat - and the authorities answer by taking away her baby.

Heartbroken, Danielle spirals deeper into gang life and becomes a key player in a sprawling county lines operation, running drugs to satellite towns all over the UK from the gang's London HQ. The Harrods shopping sprees, designer handbags and hedonistic lifestyle are the envy of her friends, but the good times and cash mask the grim realities of her life.

A turning point comes when Danielle is arrested and - with the help of a probation officer - she begins to question whether she really is 'top girl' after all. But after five years deep in the high-earning street hustle, can she really leave it all behind?

Danielle's gritty, emotional, no-holds-barred memoir lays bare the reality of a county lines insider and reveals the truth about life on the frontline of Britain's biggest drug threat for a generation.

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Top Girl by Danielle Marin receives high praise for its raw and honest portrayal of a promising schoolgirl's descent into the dangerous world of county lines drug dealing. Many reviews highlight the book's candid exploration of gang life, underlining the harrowing yet inspiring journey of self-awareness and redemption. It's described as a must-read, particularly for the younger generation and professionals working with young people, offering a stark reminder of the impact of life choices and the resilience needed to overcome difficult circumstances. Critics commend Marin's unflinching honesty and the book's powerful message, noting its potential to serve as an educational tool that demystifies the perceived glamour of gang culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781914451065

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mardle Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

Collections

Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Danielle Marin Fiction True Crime

About the Author

Danielle Marin grew up in London with first generation immigrant parents. She was accepted into a grammar school, however her life changed completely after a brutal attack led her to involvement with 'gangs' and drug crime. She later enrolled at university and graduated with a 1st. She has since advocated within the criminal justice system for many women: 'the hidden victims and participants of organised crime' - and begins her Masters in September 2021.