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Jessie Keane
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Book Description

21 July 2011

Annie Carter is back…

She was a madam in a brothel and a gangster’s moll, but now her protection is gone and her enemies are closing in.

1971, London gang boss Annie Carter Barolli is living the New York high life with the feared mafia godfather Constantine Barolli. Then family tragedy strikes, leaving only Annie, Constantine’s sister Gina and his three children alive, and now they’re in terrible danger. And what’s worse – it signals a major shift in mafia power.

Annie returns to London with her daughter Layla, pursued by a hit man. Someone wants her dead and the only way she can stay alive is to find out who’s paying for the contract and to strike first.

Then, the reappearance of an old East End face sparks a shocking suspicion – the possibility that Max Carter, Annie’s first and greatest love, didn’t die two years ago, as she had been led to believe.

Has he truly just been playing dead?


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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Harper (21 July 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007326564
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007326563
  • Product Dimensions: 13 x 3.3 x 19.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Praise for Jail Bird:

'Fans of Martina Cole will love this' Teesside Evening Gazette

'Keane's have a grittiness and strong sense of place and character that make them especially compelling' Choice Magazine

Praise for Jessie Keane:

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

‘A cracking story from a great new writer’ Mandasue Heller

'Jessie Keane gives us a fascinating insight into the rivalries and lifestyles of those who make fortunes out of a criminal way of life and of the lowlifes that carry out their orders.' Lincolnshire Echo

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

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

'This is the sort of competition Martina Cole could do without and if Keane does hit the No. 1 spot it could be handbags, or more likely knuckledusters, at dawn' The Northern Echo

About the Author

Jessie Keane is the bestselling author of Dirty Game and Black Widow. Scarlet Women, the third in the Annie Carter trilogy, shot straight into the Sunday Times bestseller list. Her most recent novel is The Make. Jessie lives in Hampshire.


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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gritty, fast-paced & won't let you down! 5 Aug 2011
By Rachel
Format:Kindle Edition
Finished this all too quickly! Fast-paced, gritty, real characters that get you involved in the story, and a great plot. Annie Carter returns in this sequel, but this time is stripped of her crime boss status and pursued by a hit-man to London. There she tries to get to the bottom of who is behind it all and get a step ahead of them. Great suspense, excellent action, and I can't wait for the next book from Jessie Keane!
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A fitting end to Book 4 of Annie's life 4 Aug 2011
By Sheenaa
Format:Kindle Edition
This is the last of four books that follow Annie's life and it is summed up in one word "Outstanding". It wraps up the whole saga of Annie and all of the main characters from the first three books.

You have to read them in order to truly understand all of the events and characters. None of the previous three dissapoint either. All are a great read. I highly recommend that you purchase all four books at the same time, as you will want to carry on reading them until all four have been covered, cover to cover!....

Dirty Game
Black Widow
Scarlett Woman
Playing Dead

Superb reading....ENJOY
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars First Class Book!!!!! 15 Aug 2011
By Best Books To Read TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
**NOTE**SPOILERS**

If you haven't read the previous Annie Carter books, you should read them and not read this review as it will inevitably contain spoilers!

I (for some reason) was under the impression that Annie Carter was part of a trilogy only and that after the third book that was the end. How wrong (and secretly delighted) was I when I realised her new book was featuring the one and only Annie Carter.

As those who have read her previous books will know she is now married to Mafia Mob boss Constantine Barolli. The book takes us straight into the action of Annie in New York with her husband before tragedy strikes. I must admit that it only took me a matter of two or three chapters before I was drawn into Annie's world again hook line and sinker!

Annie's life is once again in turmoil and as she heads back to London she has no idea what is in store for her. We once again see the old faithful characters re-appear that have featured in her previous books such as her friend Dolly who now runs the clubs in London for Annie, as well as Ellie and Chris who run the brothels.

In addition to the older friends we meet the newer members of Annie's family in the form of her stepchildren, and what a bunch they are. Constantine's three children were fabulous characters and I absolutely hated two of them from the very beginning.

Added to Annie's pressures of her extended family is the re-appearance of her supposedly dead ex-husband Max which puts a completely different spin on what has happened in the series so far.

The story has incredible pace from the very beginning and we see a slightly more timid Annie try to get her life back together in London. In the beginning I was wondering what had happened to the feisty woman we met in the last three books but thankfully as she fights back to get her life together we once again see her character come back to life.

The book picks up pace nicely and the ending was brilliant (although I figured who the bad guy was around the halfway stage). Jessie Keane has yet again produced an outstanding book, and one that I think Annie Carter fans are going to love. Lots of twists and surprises all the way through, combined with brilliant writing made for a top notch read in my opinion. I suppose now all that's left to do is count the days until the next Jessie Keane release.

Highly recommended, although I would suggest starting at the first book in the series to gain the background of Annie Carter!
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5.0 out of 5 stars playing dead
I love Jessie Keane, her and Martina Cole must surely be the same authors her books are so readable once you've read one you want to read more
Published 3 days ago by jane pearce
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
4.0 out of 5 stars Cantputitdownable
As someone after 65 years has hardly ever finished a novel I now find myself completely absorbed in JK's books and am going straight to another of her books as soon as I finish... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Dennis Cooke
4.0 out of 5 stars What do l think?
I have read most of her books, and find them enjoyable. The only fault l have is there all about the same person, and her life.
Published 21 days ago by brenda fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars Playing dead
Brilliant could not put it down until I had finished it read all four now and can't wait to start the next one
Published 1 month ago by mrs gloria Byrne
5.0 out of 5 stars As good as ever
I love Jessie Keane books and this one did not disappoint at all. I think she is as good, if not better, than Martina Cole.
Published 1 month ago by Janet
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
This is the 4th book in the series and in my opinion the best i loved it from start to finish. I think the series has got progressively better with each book and i was most... Read more
Published 1 month ago by linda k
3.0 out of 5 stars Great
Loved the book but found to be unrealistic when Annie bodyguard got killed he was the only one who knew where her child was but somehow she carried on with life and not a mention... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stifflerswife
5.0 out of 5 stars jessie keane playing dead
a brilliant book as always from jessie keane, couldnt put the book down, i have read all of jessie`s books and never been dissapointed.
Published 1 month ago by FRAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this!
this jessie keane series with annie carter is brilliant, i would reccomend them all and i am desperatly waiting for the next installment!!
Published 1 month ago by lc65568
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