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Dirty Game [Paperback]

Jessie Keane
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (136 customer reviews)

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Book Description

1 Sep 2008

Adultery, murder and dangerous love collide in Jessie Keane’s gritty debut novel.

For longer than she cares to remember Annie Bailey has lived in the shadow of her older sister Ruthie. Now Ruthie has her hands on Max Carter, the much feared head of the Carter family and a top class villain.

Seducing Max wasn't a problem, but the guilt, shame and anger of rejection afterwards was.

Thrown onto the streets Annie finds herself living with Celia, a wayward aunt with a shocking secret. As the months pass Annie's resourceful nature sees her mature and carve out a life for herself, albeit not legal. But if you play with fire, you can expect to get burned and her lavish new lifestyle and connections may be about to come crashing down around her.

Annie has unwittingly placed herself between two rival gangs and upset too many people, and these kind of people don't forget. But as everyone knows, Annie Bailey is no ordinary woman.


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Product details

  • Paperback: 560 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (1 Sep 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007278330
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007278336
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (136 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 688,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Praise for Jessie Keane:

‘This is a riveting story, with gutsy, gritty characters and a genuine feel for the period.’ Books Monthly

'Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Lynda La Plante' Glamour

'Gritty and powerful, Martina Cole fans will love this addictive novel' Closer

From the Author

When did you start writing?
As soon as I could crawl. I drew little figures with balloons floating above their heads, and stuffed the balloons full of words – mostly rubbish words, but it was a start. I then progressed to throwing big words I didn’t understand into any sentence I wrote – ‘mutation’ was a favorite. My English teacher concluded that I was either a talented writer, or slightly disturbed.

Where do you write?
At home, in a tiny corner under the eaves, or in the kitchen while cooking - anywhere the mood takes me, really. What are the pros and cons of being a writer? Pros – getting paid for something you are compelled to do and absolutely love to do. Cons – working-alone anxiety and driving yourself crazy over little details you think you’ve missed.

What writers have inspired you?
Shakespeare, Sue Townsend, Lynda La Plante, Dick Francis. How important is a sense of place in your writing? Extremely important. It sets the tone for the whole book. My first book Dirty Game is set in 1960’s East End London, my second Black Widow in 1970 in the same area. That strong sense of place (and time) is essential.

Do you spend a lot of time researching your novels?
Only after the first draft’s written. Then I go back and research and embellish until it’s perfect.

Do your characters ever surprise you?
Not too often. I’m the referee, they’re the players – I’m there to keep them in order.

How much of your life and the people around you do you put into your books?
Very little. I have a wildly vivid imagination!

How did it feel when you saw your book in print for the first time? Deeply weird, and very delightful. If you weren’t a writer, what would you be doing now? I’d either be in a proper job, or banged up, but I guarantee that I’d still be scribbling away and trying to get those scribbles published! --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having been a little disappointed with Martina Cole's past couple of books I decided to give a new author a try. The sticker on the cover stating "As good as Martina Cole or your money back" seemed to draw me in. Once I started reading I couldn't put the book down. Just as others have stated I definitely think the book was as good as Martina Cole's early efforts. I'll be on the look out next year for Jessie Keane's new book.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars WICKED!!! 3 Nov 2008
Format:Paperback
I got this book on a Saturday and everything was on hold-finished the same evening, could not put it down-it was just like Martina Cole's first novels, can't wait for next one. Hurry up Jessie with the next novel!
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant 11 Oct 2008
Format:Paperback
martina watch out another new kid on the block brill, the book reminds me of the books martina used to write at the beginning as she started out.

this one is really good. I bought it and it had a sticker on the front saying as good as martina cole or your money back. i dont think people will be sending this book back in a hurry.

wel done cant wait for your new one keep them coming.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dirty Game
Amazing!!!! First one I'd ever read of this awesome writer. Can't wait for the next one, going straight to Amazon now!!!
Published 10 days ago by RACHEL LAITHWAITE
5.0 out of 5 stars worth reading
its a good book easy to get into but it dous'nt explain that this is part of a trilogy, i am now reading third part
Published 11 days ago by cora
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Never read Jessie Keane before. Could not put it down. Very much along the lines of how Martina Cole used to write. Very graphic in places. Can't wait to read her other books
Published 14 days ago by allyson antoniades
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I have recently discovered the author Jessie Keane and can recommend her to anyone who likes a really good read.
Published 17 days ago by goeash
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant
Could not put this book down. Looking forward to starting next book to find out what happens next. Can't say too much as do not want to spoil for anyone about to read. Read more
Published 23 days ago by rhonda
5.0 out of 5 stars Dirty game
I choose the rating for me enjoying this book like all her books are a pretty good read love them all.
Published 29 days ago by Ms. BF WALSH
5.0 out of 5 stars fab read
This was a brilliant book, closely followed by Black Widow & Scarlet Woman, i'm a bit obsessed with Annie Carter now! Fab read, couldn't put it down! Highly recommended
Published 1 month ago by Julie Lowe
4.0 out of 5 stars Kept me turning the pages
This is the first Jessie Keane book I have read and certainly won't be the last.

I like a book to grab me from the off and the storyline was certainly enough to keep me... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Merv
2.0 out of 5 stars Predictable but ok
Written very much in the style of Martina Cole with the "bad girl" / gangsters theme.... Guess I must have enjoyed it enough to keep reading until the end but all in all, I felt it... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Linda
4.0 out of 5 stars Calling all Martina Cole fans!!
I purchased this book as I am a huge Martina Cole fan and I am always looking for similar authors as I have read everything that Martina has written. This did not disappoint!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Thirteen03
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