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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
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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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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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**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!
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!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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
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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An absolute thrilling read!
After reading the 1st 3 in the series i was excited beyond belief to read this and yet again Jessie did not disappoint. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DPAR3235
predictable but good read
This is a good read, I read it while on holiday, it is a good page turner but sadly predictable and I was able to guess the outcome which is a bit disappointing.
Published 1 month ago by LJL
Another great Annie carter novel!
After reading Dirty Game, Black Widow and Scarlet Women I couldn't wait to read Playing Dead. What Jessie keane does brilliantly is writing strong female characters living and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by emmak
Jessie Keane Playing dead
This is the first Jessie Keane book that I have tried. Being a martina cole fan I w as not realy expecting it to be anywhere near her standard
I was very surprised. Read more
I was very surprised. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Book Worm
brilliant
cant fault this last of the trilogy. hope annie carter is back soon. Grippy. exciting and a fantastic plot
Published 2 months ago by cheryl waddell
Jessie Keane is a no no
When I read that Jessie Keane compared with Martina Cole I bought three titles on Kindle for holiday reading. I really like Martina Cole - where do I get my money back???? Read more
Published 3 months ago by jeannie
Bloody brilliant
Just finished this book and loved it couldnt put it down .Also helped that id read the ones before this about the Annie and Max Carter . Cant wait for the next Jessie Keane book .
Published 3 months ago by Paula
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
I HAVE READ THE PREVIOUS 3 NOVELS'S IN THIS SERIES & THIS IS ONE I ABSOLUTELY LOVED. I COULDN'T PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. A. Drysdale
Brilliant!!
I've read all the Annie Carter books and this an amazing end!! Was hooked front start to finish!!! Definitely highly recommend this book, if you loved the others this is a perfect... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Debs
Playing dead
I fell in love with the characters in this book, I couldn't wait for this one and I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lynzy33
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