Set in the 70s with a real east end vibe, this story started off a bit slowly but soon oicked up into another gangland hit from the author. The ending wasn't predictable. I never guessed the culprit even after tooing and throwing between a few suspects (always a plus to a good book) I d love to read more about the character Terry Street. I'm sure there's more to explore. Recommended Thanks to Netgalley and Little Brown Book Group UK for the ARC.

When London gangster Rex Darby celebrates his 70th birthday with friends and family he tells everyone that he’s retiring and his business and wealth will be shared equally between his three daughters Marian, Hazel and Carmen. Marian and Hazel are obsequious with their thanks but Carmen doesn’t give Rex the gratitude he feels he deserves and banishes her from the home he shares with her. Carmen finds herself totally alone in the London suburb of Kellston where she changes her name to avoid her father from finding her and starts to make a life for herself without the support of her family. ‘Cheated’ is a gripping gangland thriller set in London in 1974 and tells of Rex Darby and the family that he commands. It has excellent characterisations and a simple but believable plot that hasn’t relied purely on bloodshed and gratuitous violence to keep me involved. From page one I’ve been hooked and unable to put it down until I’ve read just another chapter, and the further I’ve got into the story the more involved I’ve become as the character start to show their true selves. I don’t know why this is the first I’ve read by this amazing author but I’ve enjoyed it so much I’m going to be looking for more of her thriller.

Great dramatic book with twists and turns, it seems everybody has their secrets. This is a standalone book, but it could so easily be a series there is scope here for more. The story is about the Darby family Rex a strong man who has built himself an empire. The twists and turns of the story will keep you guessing. Cleverly written great characters and mystery right to the end.