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'The novel's complex plot shoots along at a terrific rate, gathering momentum. But what puts flesh on the bones and raises Mitchell's writing above the run of gangland thrillers is its psychological level . . . The end result is that the reader can enjoy colourful characterisation, along with the plot.' (Independent )
'Mitchell outguns Martina Cole for pure, shocking East End gangster grit. *****' (Mirror )
'A fine piece of British crime fiction, with an underworld theme that's sure to appeal to readers of Roberta Kray.' (Booklist )
'A fine piece of British crime fiction, with an underworld theme that's sure to appeal to readers of Roberta Kray.' (Booklist on GANGSTER GIRL )
'Mitchell outguns Martina Cole for pure, shocking East End gangster grit. *****' (Mirror )
'A fine piece of British crime fiction, with an underworld theme that's sure to appeal to readers of Roberta Kray.' (Booklist )
'Such an enjoyable read.'
(crimeandpublishing.com )'Dreda Say Mitchell confirms her position as a hot new name in crime writing with this taut novel'
(Elle on KILLER TUNE )'Brilliant - a gripping roller-coaster for the reader'
(Independent on KILLER TUNE )'A great read written by a great girl'
(Martina Cole on GANGSTER GIRL )'A fine piece of British crime fiction, with an underworld theme that's sure to appeal to readers of Roberta Kray.' (Booklist on GANGSTER GIRL )
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Two kids are murdered...
Their gangland family want revenge.
Ten-year-old twin sisters are murdered outside their school. But they aren't just anyone's kids, they are gangster Stanley Lewis' daughters. When a rival gangster is arrested Stanley vows to take revenge. But his dad, feared villain Kenny Lewis, thinks there's more going on. So he contacts the one group of people who he trusts to help him find the truth...
Jackie, Anna, Roxy and Ollie. Four women with shady pasts who take the cases people don't take to the cops. They enter a world of easy sex and even easier violence where everyone, including the Lewis family, are hiding secrets. Then Jackie's son, a friend of the dead girls, disappears.
(20110311)
Their gangland family want revenge.
Ten-year-old twin sisters are murdered outside their school. But they aren't just anyone's kids, they are gangster Stanley Lewis' daughters. When a rival gangster is arrested Stanley vows to take revenge. But his dad, feared villain Kenny Lewis, thinks there's more going on. So he contacts the one group of people who he trusts to help him find the truth...
Jackie, Anna, Roxy and Ollie. Four women with shady pasts who take the cases people don't take to the cops. They enter a world of easy sex and even easier violence where everyone, including the Lewis family, are hiding secrets. Then Jackie's son, a friend of the dead girls, disappears.
(20110311)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dreda turns out another masterpiece. Watch out Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller as Dreda is every bit as good as you. Gangster Girls, Geezer Girls and now Hit Girls follows the saga of 4 friends. The story is gritty and you cannot put down the book, you have to see what happens next! Awesome, wonderful..I love Dreda's books.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a fantastic and gripping read! Once again, there isn't a dull moment. I found myself anxiously waiting to see what heart stopping revelation would be revealed on each page. I don't know how Dreda manages to continuously excel and surpass each of her books!
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
First off I want to explain a couple of things. This book can be read on its own and is by no means part of a series that you have to read in order. Having said that, this book by Dreda Say-Mitchell, features people from past stories. We meet Schoolboy (featured in Running Hot), Daisy Sullivan (Gangster Girl), and the four girls Jackie, Anna, Roxy and Ollie (Geezer Girls). The great thing about this book is that if you have had the pleasure of reading the others you feel like you have already bonded with (and in my case loathe or love) the characters.
In the very short space of 3 or 4 chapters you feel like you have been through the wringer. The tension is so high at such an early stage I wondered how much more my heart could take. Thankfully the book continued in this pace but gave us dips and highs with the tension leaving my heart room to breathe a little easier through certain parts of the book.
There are a number of storylines threaded throughout the book, and I mean throughout from the very beginning to the very end. Although there are numerous storylines they all link together but are easy to follow and they just add to the increasing drama of the book.
The characters are great from all previous books and I love the fact that DSM has kept them true to their previous form (there is nothing worse than characters having a personality change overnight). We see pieces of the puzzle begin to form but none of them are straightforward and as you progress through the book more and more secrets reveal themselves.
This book is exciting, thrilling, full of suspense, gritty, compelling, hell there aren't enough adjectives to describe it all. If there is one thing I will say about this book, it's that if you do not buy it, borrow it or at least consider it you are seriously missing out. This book was one that kept me breathless with anticipation, scared of what may or may not happen, and excited at the prospect that people would get what was coming to them. It has been a while since I have read a book that is such a rollercoaster and I loved every single second of it.
I have read all bar one of her books and if I'm being 100% honest my least favourite was Running Hot (her first book). Her 3rd and 4th books (Geezer Girls and Gangster Girls) were top notch and I think those of you who have not read her before should start with these and finish with this one her latest book Hot Girls.
I have said in the past that Dreda Say-Mitchell is a new rising star in the Crime World. I have to be honest and say that I was wrong. She isn't a rising star, she is already there. This is the top of her game and to be honest it makes the likes of Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller pale into comparison. I can only hope as I wait with baited breath for the next one that she continues the work she has started as it doesn't get much better than this!
In the very short space of 3 or 4 chapters you feel like you have been through the wringer. The tension is so high at such an early stage I wondered how much more my heart could take. Thankfully the book continued in this pace but gave us dips and highs with the tension leaving my heart room to breathe a little easier through certain parts of the book.
There are a number of storylines threaded throughout the book, and I mean throughout from the very beginning to the very end. Although there are numerous storylines they all link together but are easy to follow and they just add to the increasing drama of the book.
The characters are great from all previous books and I love the fact that DSM has kept them true to their previous form (there is nothing worse than characters having a personality change overnight). We see pieces of the puzzle begin to form but none of them are straightforward and as you progress through the book more and more secrets reveal themselves.
This book is exciting, thrilling, full of suspense, gritty, compelling, hell there aren't enough adjectives to describe it all. If there is one thing I will say about this book, it's that if you do not buy it, borrow it or at least consider it you are seriously missing out. This book was one that kept me breathless with anticipation, scared of what may or may not happen, and excited at the prospect that people would get what was coming to them. It has been a while since I have read a book that is such a rollercoaster and I loved every single second of it.
I have read all bar one of her books and if I'm being 100% honest my least favourite was Running Hot (her first book). Her 3rd and 4th books (Geezer Girls and Gangster Girls) were top notch and I think those of you who have not read her before should start with these and finish with this one her latest book Hot Girls.
I have said in the past that Dreda Say-Mitchell is a new rising star in the Crime World. I have to be honest and say that I was wrong. She isn't a rising star, she is already there. This is the top of her game and to be honest it makes the likes of Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller pale into comparison. I can only hope as I wait with baited breath for the next one that she continues the work she has started as it doesn't get much better than this!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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After readin first gangster girl and geezer girls this the 3rd in the series was great couldnt wait for the outcome, was a page turner from start to finish, dreda bring more of the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by lk
one you can not put down.
Read this book within 3 days could not but it down!(lost hours of sleep) Wanted to be one of the Hit Girls!
Published 2 months ago by Diane
Couldn't put it down!!!
I have never read any of Dreda Say Mitchell novel's but have already looked up the list of her other books as Hit Girls was cripping from Chapter One. Read more
Published 3 months ago by JJ
Brilliant read
Just discovered this author, she is brilliant, hooked on her books after reading Martina Cole for years, more grafic and real that any of Martina's books, just cant stop reading... Read more
Published 3 months ago by SJ
My book review
I normanally buy Martina Cole, but as there was no new books to buy, l was told this book was as good. The story is good and it is a bit like Martina Coles books. Read more
Published 5 months ago by brenda fisher
Good read
Another great book by dread say Mitchell . love this writer and her novels are full od surprises. Would recommend this book.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. Tracy A. Smith
Lady Lavender
A really wicked wicked book i am looking forward to reading her other books it definately takes on Martina Cole an i love her books to the Max believe lol
Published 7 months ago by Lady Lavender
Love love love this!
having read Martina Cole / Mandasue Heller / Kimberley Chambers - i needed a new author in this genre & i am VERY glad i've found Dreda! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sammij
Brilliant!
Page turning, thrilling, kept me up all night, left me wanting more from the characters. This is a work of genius for its genre, really hit the spot and I can't recommend it... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. N. A. Khan
roller coaster
once again Dreda has created a complex, pacy tale with characters you can feel something for. The language she uses dances along carrying the reader with it to its surprising... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ms P Dalton
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