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It's a world where crime is almost respectable - until passion ignites a disaster. Things start going wrong the day Johnny Conroy meets Ruth Hynes. He just wants to show his mates that he can pull hard-man Frankie Hynes' daughter, but before he knows it he is part of the Hynes family. And the Hynes family business, which is stealing cars. And there is no way he is ever going to get out of the marriage or the business alive . . . The only good thing in their hellhole of a marriage is his daughter Angel, as nice as her name and as innocent. And the only thing keeping Johnny sane is his secret life. But then Angel grows up and meets Johnny's new employee Ryan. He loves Angel - but the family secrets involve him, too. And they are about to explode.

Three abandoned children grow up to face even worse as adults, in the exhilarating new thriller from Mandasue Heller.

Running Scared is a gritty urban thriller set in Manchester from bestselling author Mandasue Heller.

Chantelle has everything going against her. She's a good student who only wants to pass her exams and find a way out of the sink estate in Manchester where she grew up. But now her feckless mother has taken off for Spain with her latest boyfriend and she's single-handedly raising her tearaway nine-year-old brother Leon. She thinks her worst problem is the debt collectors at the door. But Leon has made some new friends: teenage gang members who have given him a mobile phone, a knife - and some drugs to hide in her flat. A part-time job seems to be the answer to Chantelle's prayers. But the violence is about to come home to her - with a vengeance.

Amy's marriage to Mark isn't the best - he can't resist the girls, he can't hold down a job. But she doesn't want to know just how bad things are until his gambling habit brings the debt collector to her door. He makes it brutally clear how she can pay off Mark's debts . . .  And Amy's troubles are only beginning. Someone else wants Mark for herself, and she is ready to steal Amy's man, her self-respect and even her children. As the stakes rise, Amy will either lose everything, or she'll have to learn how to be as hard and ruthless as her enemies . . .

Manchester's Westly Lane is no longer a safe haven for the working girl. A killer has made it his local hunting ground and leaving the police a very special gift - a tiny forget-me-not flower placed delicately in victims entrails. Lisa Noone and her mother find themselves in danger

This gripping page-turner from a bestselling author promises to deliver intense suspense and thrilling twists, captivating readers with its intricate plot and well-developed characters. Set against the backdrop of Manchester, the story unfolds with a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, showcasing the author's signature style and expertise in the crime genre. Expect a thrilling journey filled with unexpected developments and a deep dive into the darker aspects of human nature.

Million-copy bestselling crime writer Mandasue Heller will appeal to all Martina Cole fans with her trademark mix of grit and glamour.

A gripping thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Afraid, Mandasue Heller.

The brand new gripping page-turner from the million-copy bestselling Queen of Manchester Gangland crime