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The Business : A compelling suspense thriller of danger and destruction

by Martina Cole
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The Business : A compelling suspense thriller of danger and destruction - Thryft
The Business : A compelling suspense thriller of danger and destruction - Thryft

Survival in the dark underworld of crime.

"The Business" is a highly suspenseful and thrilling novel that offers a gritty and unapologetic glimpse into the criminal underworld. Martina Cole's writing is raw and unflinching, with intense and vivid scenes of violence, drugs, and prostitution. This book is a great choice for readers who are interested in exploring the darker aspects of human nature and want to experience a gripping and intense read that will keep them on the edge of their seat.

  • Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Nominee for Longlist (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Business : A compelling suspense thriller of danger and destruction

by Martina Cole
$3.94 Now $2.36 Save 40%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$20.80  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

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ISBN: 9780755328673
Authors: Martina Cole
Publisher: Headline Book Publishing
Date of Publication: 2009-04-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 2464 readers)

Description

Set in the East End of London from the tail-end of the seventies up until the present-day, THE BUSINESS is a tale of drugs, prostitution and a young girl's fight for survival - against all the odds.Imelda Dooley is scared. She's played hard and fast and now she's been caught. She's pregnant and now she's on her own. Her father, not a man to mess with, will see that somebody pays for this. And it's not going to be her. So Imelda Dooley tells a lie. A lie that literally causes murders. When Mary Dooley's husband is killed in the night's events, she knows she must graft to keep the family afloat. And graft she does, becoming a name in her own right. But she still has to watch her daughter's life spiral into a vicious, hate-fuelled cycle of drugs and prostitution. Caught up in the carnage that is Imelda's existence are Mary's adored grandchildren, Jordanna and Kenny. Pretty little Jordanna isn't yet three and she already knows far too much. All she can do is look after her baby brother and try not to draw attention to herself.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Similar Reads

Survival in the dark underworld of crime.

"The Business" is a highly suspenseful and thrilling novel that offers a gritty and unapologetic glimpse into the criminal underworld. Martina Cole's writing is raw and unflinching, with intense and vivid scenes of violence, drugs, and prostitution. This book is a great choice for readers who are interested in exploring the darker aspects of human nature and want to experience a gripping and intense read that will keep them on the edge of their seat.

  • Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Nominee for Longlist (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.