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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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Murder, loyalty and vengeance collide in Jessie Keane's gritty fourth novel.
Life is good for Gracie Doyle – running her Manchester casino keeps her busy. Until the police turn up at her door one day and her world is turned upside down. She is given news that her two estranged brothers have been viciously attacked. George is in hospital on a ventilator and worringly, Harry is missing.
Gracie has no option but to leave the good life and dip her toe into the murky waters of her East End past. She leaves for London in an attempt to avenge her brothers and in doing so uncovers some unsavoury secrets about the lifestyle they've been leading. Their little games have got them into big trouble with the wrong people…
She must keep her wits about her and try to find Harry, or it could prove fatal…
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Jessie Keane started off her books with an absolutely brilliant trilogy featuring a character by the name of Annie Bailey. When I finished them I was a little worried about whether her follow on books would create such good characters. Thankfully her following book Jail Bait was a great book too with brilliant plot and characters.
This latest book is of exactly the same making. We meet Gracie Doyle who is far from perfect but is great to read about. There is no hanging around waiting for the plot to develop, we get thrown straight into it with the mysterious disappearance and assault on her two estranged brothers.
What I especially loved about this book was the fact that JK split it into two sections. We read Gracie' story and see the story develop as she learns about her brothers before launching herself into their life down in London. We then also see the story a few weeks prior to that involving Harry and George.
Gracie's ex-husband Lorcan runs his own casino in London and help's Gracie in her search to find out what has happened. That element in the story adds another thread as we get to see the ex-partners battle out their own problems whilst trying to help Gracie's brothers. I loved the fact that the story is really fast paced and the fact that it is no-hold barred. I shouldn't have worried that Jessie Keane wouldn't produce the goods because as ever she has written a great book.
I really like the fact that the story moves down south as it has a lot more gritty realism being set on the streets of London (or at least it did for me). The story does touch on some sensitive issues but it is dealt with really well. I loved the ending as well which was an added bonus.
All you need for a good crime book in my opinion is a great story, strong characters and great writing. I can assure you that Jessie Keane has all three in abundance. If I am being 100% honest, I still miss Annie Bailey the character from her first books a little bit but to be fair her current books are just as good.
Highly recommended!
This latest book is of exactly the same making. We meet Gracie Doyle who is far from perfect but is great to read about. There is no hanging around waiting for the plot to develop, we get thrown straight into it with the mysterious disappearance and assault on her two estranged brothers.
What I especially loved about this book was the fact that JK split it into two sections. We read Gracie' story and see the story develop as she learns about her brothers before launching herself into their life down in London. We then also see the story a few weeks prior to that involving Harry and George.
Gracie's ex-husband Lorcan runs his own casino in London and help's Gracie in her search to find out what has happened. That element in the story adds another thread as we get to see the ex-partners battle out their own problems whilst trying to help Gracie's brothers. I loved the fact that the story is really fast paced and the fact that it is no-hold barred. I shouldn't have worried that Jessie Keane wouldn't produce the goods because as ever she has written a great book.
I really like the fact that the story moves down south as it has a lot more gritty realism being set on the streets of London (or at least it did for me). The story does touch on some sensitive issues but it is dealt with really well. I loved the ending as well which was an added bonus.
All you need for a good crime book in my opinion is a great story, strong characters and great writing. I can assure you that Jessie Keane has all three in abundance. If I am being 100% honest, I still miss Annie Bailey the character from her first books a little bit but to be fair her current books are just as good.
Highly recommended!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read all of Jessie Keanes books so far and I think they keep getting better. The Make reminds me of Kimberley Chambers books - lots happening from the beginning to the end. I think this is Jessie Keanes best book so far and I read it in a day, I couldn't put it down. There are not too many characters so you can keep up with the plot easily and I like the way it told the story from the different characters too.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can thoroughly recommend this latest book by a fantastic author. The way it was written was unusual as each chapter was alternated with the main characters stories, which all come together at the end, very clever as it certainly kept the reader interested. I didn't want the book to end, but couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next book from a very talented author, I've read all Jessie Keane's books and they just get better.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
bloody good read
I have been reading Martina Cole and this was recommended. It is a brilliant, I was hooked from beginning to end
Published 1 month ago by katrina squires
A little slow
This is the first time I have read her books, and would read another, but I did find it a little slow and predictable, but the end was good
Published 1 month ago by Super Serpi
The Make
This item was purchased by for my wife and she informs me that it was a good read and she enjoyed it.
Published 2 months ago by W. Burn
Fantastic!!!
As a die hard Martina Cole fan, I thought it surprising that anyone could match her gritty novels. But I was pleasently surprised to read this book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by shellbell
new reads
my wifes choice, but she has good taste. her opinion..... excellent read, well worth the wait.
follows this author avidly and when a new release is announced she claps her... Read more
follows this author avidly and when a new release is announced she claps her... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Fish
Jessie NEVER Disappoints.
I just love Jessie Keane, I've read all her books and everyone is just as good as the last!
The Make was a great page turner, full of suspence from beginning to end. Read more
The Make was a great page turner, full of suspence from beginning to end. Read more
Published 9 months ago by L. Thomas
Another good story from Jessie Keane
I have read all of Jessie Keane's books and she just keeps getting better and better. Loved the storyline in this one and the way the story alternates between the different... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Hollie
The Make
Another brilliant book by Jessie Keane. Ive read all Jessie Keane's books and The Make dosn't disappoint. Gritty reading and a job to put down. Read more
Published 10 months ago by sue
you wont put this book down
another great book by a magnificent author.if you love martina cole and her style of writing you will love jessie keane. Read more
Published 12 months ago by pauline
fantastic
received this book very quick what a great read could not put it down read it in 1 day .
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. Marie Malcolm
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