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Ruby
An absolutely heartstopping gangland crime thriller
Series: The Working Girls
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The second book in Heather Burnside's latest series, The Working Girls series – set amongst the working girls of Manchester. With no safe place to call home, Ruby is desperate to fit in with the tough crowd. By the time she is sixteen, prostitution has become a way of life.
The second book in this gritty, gripping new series, set amongst the working girls of Manchester. Perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.
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The page-turning new instalment of The Working Girls series from the queen of urban crime.
THE STRONGER SEX
Ruby has always been strong. Growing up with a feeble mother and an absent father, she is forced to fight the battles of her younger siblings. When a childhood experience leaves her traumatised, her distrust of men turns to hatred.
ON THE STREETS
With no safe place to call home, Ruby is desperate to fit in with the tough crowd. She spends her teenage years sleeping around and drinking in the park, and by the time she is sixteen, prostitution has become a way of life. However, Ruby has ambitions, and she soon moves up the ladder to become the madam of her own brothel.
THE BROTHEL
But being in charge of a brothel has its downsides. Ruby faces her worst nightmare when an enemy from the past returns to her life, and gang intimidation threatens to ruin everything. Can she find a way to beat her tormentors? And will she be strong enough to see it through?
Heather Burnside is back with this breath-taking, heart-racing series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.
Readers love Heather Burnside!
'WOW LOVED THIS BOOK.' - NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'Fab fab fab!!! Heather Burnside pulls another cracker out of the bag, I was totally engrossed throughout, who is it, who is it!... High five from me.' - Lucysbooks26, 5 stars
'I LOVED IT!!! Clever, beautifully written and entertaining. And, what is unusual in the mass market of contemporary domestic noir/psychological thrillers, characters you actually care about.' - NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'Hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time.' - Honey Dukes Books, 5 stars
'Wow... Explosive... Great to see some old characters making an appearance and the book's twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat.' - NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'Brilliant, I read this book in 1 day and couldn't put it down. Just love how you see the characters from their life before. Loved it.' - NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'Explosive, fast action story... A perfect tale again of love, hate, revenge and secrets all wrapped up in 'real' life family drama... Takes you on a journey they and you will never forget... 10/10.' - NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'I did not want this to end from the first page, kept me gripped... An absolute joy, cannot recommend highly enough absolutely brilliant read.' - NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'Will have you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns galore. Allow yourself the time to read and take in every page. 5* all the way.' - Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'Read this book in a day I literally sucked up the story as I went. The end of each chapter had me wanting more. This series is very good but I truly found this book amazing.' - NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
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Ruby by Heather Burnside, a gripping entry in the Crime & Thriller genre, is praised for its intense and gritty storytelling. Reviewers highlight the author's skill in creating compelling, complex characters and delivering a narrative filled with suspense. The book is noted for its vivid depiction of the crime world, making it an engaging and thrilling read for fans of the genre.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781803282916
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 February 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 368
About the Author
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. After taking a career break to raise two children Heather enrolled on a creative writing course. Heather now works full-time on her novels from her home in Manchester, which she shares with her two grown-up children.
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