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Crystal

An addictive and gripping gangland crime novel
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Crystal by Heather Burnside is a gripping crime thriller that follows the life of Crystal, a young woman trying to escape her troubled past. Set in the gritty streets of Manchester, she becomes tangled in a dangerous world of deceit and crime. As Crystal navigates this treacherous environment, she faces difficult choices and must confront the demons of her past to survive.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you're drawn to stories of strong, resilient characters navigating difficult circumstances. The book delivers a compelling narrative set in the gritty underworld, filled with suspense, drama, and unexpected twists. Perfect for readers who relish immersive tales of survival and intrigue.

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Crystal

The third book in Heather Burnside's latest series, The Working Girls series – set amongst the working girls of Manchester. Crystal engages on a revenge mission to rob, blackmail and expose her most depraved clients. But some of these men are highly dangerous...

The third 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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Blackmail is a high stakes game but who is going to be the winner...

THE PIMP
When Crystal's pimp, protector and former lover, Gilly, dies of a drugs overdose, Crystal is bereft. She refuses the paid protection of a rival pimp, determined to go it alone. But a vicious beating from a client leaves her feeling vulnerable and angry.

THE JUDGE
Meanwhile, Crystal's daughter, Candice, is asking difficult questions about her job. Crystal decides it's time to make some changes, and when a high-profile judge offers her payment to keep schtum about his nefarious activities, it gives her an idea. Perhaps other clients will also pay for her silence...

THE REVENGE
Crystal embarks on a revenge mission to rob, blackmail, and expose her most depraved clients. But some of these men are highly dangerous, and if Crystal wants to exact her plan of revenge, she must accept the risks that go with it.

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. β€” 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. β€” 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. β€” NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

Hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time. β€” 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. β€” 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. β€” 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. β€” 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. β€” 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. β€” 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. β€” NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

Series: The Working Girls

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803282923

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 259g

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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