Release: December 1, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Source: Amazon
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The Queen of Glasgow, Toni McVay, is no ordinary crime boss.
For one thing, she likes to discipline disappointing employees by scooping out their eyeballs and keeping them as souvenirs. Jamie Gray and his gang the Blood Brothers are happy to do her dirty work in return for lessons in the ways of the local underworld. But are in no doubt that they need to keep Toni sweet to keep themselves safe. Rival families
The Gordons and The Thompsons are ready for a turf war, keen to take over the lucrative Gallowburn estate, and weaken Toni’s grip on the city. But can the old enemies really trust each other enough to join forces? And will their assumption that the Blood Brothers are the weak link in the McVay empire, prove to be their greatest mistake? Meanwhile Jamie’s past refuses to stay hidden. And as his biggest secret looks set for revelation with explosive consequences, Jamie faces the battle of his life. To keep his family safe, to keep his friends safe, to keep himself safe, and to keep the woman he loves alive.
If you love Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers, and Jessie Keane, you’ll love Heather Atkinson. Discover the bestselling gangland author Heather Atkinson and you’ll never look back…
About the Author:
Heather lives on the gorgeous west coast of Scotland with her twin girls and husband Paul, although she is originally from Lancashire in the north of England. Before she started to write, she worked as a medical secretary for a few years, both in the medical and surgical departments.
With over fifty books now available on Amazon Kindle, Heather is fortunate enough to write full-time. Writing is her passion and never feels like work.
She recently signed a contract with Boldwood Books for a four-part gangland series set on the fictional Gallowburn housing scheme in Glasgow. The first book in the series, Blood Brothers, will be released on 8th December 2020.
Both books in the Raven series, as well as the first three books in the Dividing Line series are now available to download in audiobook form through Amazon, Audible and from WF Howes.
She regularly publishes new books. You can follow Heather on various internet platforms:
Blood Ties Review:
I have not read the previous books in the “GALLOWBURN SERIES,” but I feel like I must after reading this book. Blood Ties is high adrenaline, an action-based drama that’s so entertaining.
The author fills the story with action and drama. I was hooked between the rivalry of the Gordons and the Thompsons to take control. What’s nice is how easily I could relate to the characters and the plots, even though I didn’t read the previous books. The author did a grand job of setting up the relations to know how they are connected. The Blood Brothers are unique, where each one of them brings something new to the table. Some of my favorite moments in the story are when they realize they are followed or the action scenes at the warehouse. Jaime was my favorite character, and I loved the scenes with him and Allegra.
Moreover, the author also adds family drama to the story. I enjoyed the dynamics between Mullen and Jackie and how it would impact Jaime. Jackie is probably one of the best mother figures I have read in such a genre, and I loved her caring towards her family. It’s a contrast change to Cameron, who is bent on revenge for his daughter, Allegra. The author paces the story nicely, where we see what happened to Allegra. Similarly, even Natalie, Craig, and Sasha gave me the creeps. The author ends the story in a shocking cliffhanger that makes you look forward to the next book.
If you love moves like Fast and the Furious, you will enjoy this book and the series. I picked up the first book to see how it all started!
