The Trade — Karen Woods

Life is tough. Women are tougher.

When Gina Turner's husband, Scott, is sent down for a ten-year stretch, her world falls apart. It's not just that she misses her husband, but the fact that the Proceeds of Crime team are gunning for all the couple had: her home, her lifestyle, her safety could all be snatched from under her.

But she's not alone. Her friends Lola and Jess have seen their partners get slammed in jail too. Gina has an idea that could save all of them, but it means no more turning a blind eye â€" instead it's an eye for an eye…

While the women find out if they've got what it takes to navigate the Manchester underworld, Scott Turner must face up to the fact his biggest rival has landed in the same jail as him and to survive, both men may need to make a pact.

For husband and wife, on the inside and out, it's time to work out who they can trust â€" enemies, lovers, friends…or no-one?

Reviews

‘The northern Martina Cole' Melanie Blake, bestselling author of Ruthless Women

‘Wow! Karen Woods has delivered a gripping read full of grit and with characters to keep you turning the pages. And that ending! I didn't see that coming at all. Loved it. 5 huge stars from me.'Caz Finlay, author of the Bad Blood series

About the author

Karen Woods writes about the world she grew up in and her beloved Manchester â€" in all its light and shade â€" is in every book. A reluctant reader until the age of 39 when an adult literacy course unlocked her future career, Karen has since written twenty-seven books set in and around the dark side of the city. She has appeared on Loose Women, The One Show and in an array of national press. Alongside her writing, Karen works in the school system and runs writing workshops to unlock the power of creativity. Find her on Twitter and Instagram @karenwoodsbooks.