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Ruthless
What would you do to survive in a world of ruthless criminals and drug dealers? Decide for yourself in this gripping and gritty thriller. Written by a best-selling serving police detective.
This is Rhiannon’s story. She thinks she’s a good person but to stay alive in a very violent world she will be tested to the limit.
Will Dryden wakes to discover his girlfriend Janey is dead from an overdose. Without his friend and partner in crime, he has nothing left to lose.
Meanwhile, police are called to the scene of a car accident – date night gone tragically wrong for Melissa Cooper – and left to break the news to Mel’s teenage niece, Rhiannon. For Rhiannon, it’s a devastating loss. Now she’s on her own.
Will and Rhiannon’s paths cross. Rhiannon gets sucked into the world of the drug dealers and falls into the sights of Aaron – the gang leader. He has a point to prove and is unhappy that he isn’t getting the respect he wants. Aaron takes brutal revenge when the police start to close in on him.
Can Rhiannon stay alive and save herself and Will from the murderous Aaron? Who will be ruthless enough to survive?
This pulsating crime thriller takes you on an adrenaline-packed ride with a shocking end.
This is Rhiannon’s story. She thinks she’s a good person but to stay alive in a very violent world she will be tested to the limit.
Will Dryden wakes to discover his girlfriend Janey is dead from an overdose. Without his friend and partner in crime, he has nothing left to lose.
Meanwhile, police are called to the scene of a car accident – date night gone tragically wrong for Melissa Cooper – and left to break the news to Mel’s teenage niece, Rhiannon. For Rhiannon, it’s a devastating loss. Now she’s on her own.
Will and Rhiannon’s paths cross. Rhiannon gets sucked into the world of the drug dealers and falls into the sights of Aaron – the gang leader. He has a point to prove and is unhappy that he isn’t getting the respect he wants. Aaron takes brutal revenge when the police start to close in on him.
Can Rhiannon stay alive and save herself and Will from the murderous Aaron? Who will be ruthless enough to survive?
This pulsating crime thriller takes you on an adrenaline-packed ride with a shocking end.
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263 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2018
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About the author
Charlie Gallagher
34 books590 followersCharlie Gallagher was a serving UK police officer for thirteen years where he performed many roles. Starting out as a front-line response officer, he was also a member of a specialist tactical team and worked as a detective in various areas, including elements of Counter Terrorism.
Charlie now writes full time. He lives on the south coast of England with his wife and two kids and, somehow, a spaniel, a tortoise and a two cats, one of which has far more twitter followers.
Charlie now writes full time. He lives on the south coast of England with his wife and two kids and, somehow, a spaniel, a tortoise and a two cats, one of which has far more twitter followers.
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February 12, 2018
This is Rhiannon's story. She thinks she is a good person but to stay alive in a very violent world she will be tested to the limit. Will Dryden wakes to discover his girlfriend, Janey is dead from an overdose. Meanwhile police are called to the scene of a car accident - date night gone wrong for Melissa Cooper - and left to break the news to Mel's teenage niece, Rhiannon. Will and Rhiannon's paths cross and she gets sucked into the world of drug dealers and she falls into the the world of drug dealers and she falls into the sights of Aaron - the gang leader.
This is a well written crime thriller. Charlie Gallagher is a serving police detective. The suspense starts from the beginning and continues throughout the book. Most readers will devour this book quickly as the storyline gets a grip of you and won't let you go again until the end. The book is slightly different to other books I have read by the author.
I would like to thank Joffe books for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is a well written crime thriller. Charlie Gallagher is a serving police detective. The suspense starts from the beginning and continues throughout the book. Most readers will devour this book quickly as the storyline gets a grip of you and won't let you go again until the end. The book is slightly different to other books I have read by the author.
I would like to thank Joffe books for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 9, 2018
Rhiannon is a 16-year-old girl going on 30. Her life has been one upheaval after another, the latest being the death of her aunt who was Rhi's guardian.
William Dryden is another lost soul. Addicted to drugs for many years, he's now been clean for several months. His lady friend dies of an overdose and leaves him desolate.
Both Rhiannon and William get involved in the hard world of drugs and drug dealers, not by choice. The drug dealers are vicious and willing to kill over anything. Rhiannon is an innocent ... it's like throwing a puppy to a lion. William is much older, has been there, done that ... but now he's too old and sick to fight off the predators.
When Rhiannon is targeted by a particular nasty drug dealer, will she be ruthless enough to fight back? Will William grow some backbone in order to help Rhiannon ..and himself ... get out of this seamy side alive? Can they depend on each other?
This is a well-written crime thriller authored by a best-selling serving police detective. Although not one of my favorites by Mr. Gallagher, the premise is a good one. The characters are finely drawn, if not totally credible. It's fast-paced loaded with bad guys, bad deeds, bad attitudes.
Many thanks to the author / Joffe Books / Negalley for the advanced digital copy. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
William Dryden is another lost soul. Addicted to drugs for many years, he's now been clean for several months. His lady friend dies of an overdose and leaves him desolate.
Both Rhiannon and William get involved in the hard world of drugs and drug dealers, not by choice. The drug dealers are vicious and willing to kill over anything. Rhiannon is an innocent ... it's like throwing a puppy to a lion. William is much older, has been there, done that ... but now he's too old and sick to fight off the predators.
When Rhiannon is targeted by a particular nasty drug dealer, will she be ruthless enough to fight back? Will William grow some backbone in order to help Rhiannon ..and himself ... get out of this seamy side alive? Can they depend on each other?
This is a well-written crime thriller authored by a best-selling serving police detective. Although not one of my favorites by Mr. Gallagher, the premise is a good one. The characters are finely drawn, if not totally credible. It's fast-paced loaded with bad guys, bad deeds, bad attitudes.
Many thanks to the author / Joffe Books / Negalley for the advanced digital copy. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
July 31, 2024
Charlie Gallagher sure knows how to write a great thriller. Ruthless is gritty, brutal in places and fully absorbing. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
February 19, 2018
I am a big fan of Charlie Gallagher and was looking forward to reading this stand-alone book. I wasn’t disappointed and I have to say this book is very unique. The story revolves around a 16 year old girl who has already dealt with a load of back luck and other problems that fate has thrown at her. She is living with an Aunt, after escaping her alcoholic mother, when her aunt is killed in an RTA. Alone again she is under the care of Social Services so she is perfectly safe right?
I absolutely love Rhiannon's character. She is a very believable character that builds depth throughout the book. Instead of folding under all the misfortune that comes her way this feisty kid refuses to be cowed and determined to do the right thing she picks herself up dusts down and prepares to take down a drug ring. A massive challenge for an adult but for a 16 year old you would think it is near on impossible. Meet Rhiannon - 16 going on 36 brilliance personified.
Charlie has created a 16 year old that is exactly what a 16year old is from the language and actions to reactions. He has perfectly found how to describe the mannerisms and personality I would expect of a girl that age who has seen far too much of the reality of alcohol addiction.
She becomes entangled in the lives of Drug dealers who are trying to take over the village where she is temporarily homed. She is determined to save the alcoholic William and he in turn tries to save her they form a friendship but if Rhi is to save William she has a massive job on her hands without the help of the Drug dealers who think he shopped them to the police.
It is a fast paced thriller that keeps the pages turning as we are taken on a roller coaster ride with twists and turns a many and I didn’t have a clue how it was going to turn out. If I thought it was fast paced at the beginning from about 75% the pace picks up and the adrenaline pumps as we are treated to a mind blowing conclusion you will not forsee.
One of the best books I have read this year and is definitely on my 'Picks of 2018' list. Definitely worth the 5 stars and more.
I absolutely love Rhiannon's character. She is a very believable character that builds depth throughout the book. Instead of folding under all the misfortune that comes her way this feisty kid refuses to be cowed and determined to do the right thing she picks herself up dusts down and prepares to take down a drug ring. A massive challenge for an adult but for a 16 year old you would think it is near on impossible. Meet Rhiannon - 16 going on 36 brilliance personified.
Charlie has created a 16 year old that is exactly what a 16year old is from the language and actions to reactions. He has perfectly found how to describe the mannerisms and personality I would expect of a girl that age who has seen far too much of the reality of alcohol addiction.
She becomes entangled in the lives of Drug dealers who are trying to take over the village where she is temporarily homed. She is determined to save the alcoholic William and he in turn tries to save her they form a friendship but if Rhi is to save William she has a massive job on her hands without the help of the Drug dealers who think he shopped them to the police.
It is a fast paced thriller that keeps the pages turning as we are taken on a roller coaster ride with twists and turns a many and I didn’t have a clue how it was going to turn out. If I thought it was fast paced at the beginning from about 75% the pace picks up and the adrenaline pumps as we are treated to a mind blowing conclusion you will not forsee.
One of the best books I have read this year and is definitely on my 'Picks of 2018' list. Definitely worth the 5 stars and more.
February 12, 2018
This is the first book of Charlie Gallagher’s that I’ve read and I really enjoyed it.
I was expecting more police involvement but instead got page after page of action which was good.
Rhiannon is placed into care after her aunt dies and is introduced to a couple of lads through one of the girls she lives with.
Events soon take a turn for the worse and 16 year old Rhiannon wonders what she’s walked into.
We also get to know William quite well and I really liked his character. He’s an alcoholic who is struggling after the death of his girlfriend, and like Rhiannon he finds himself tangled up in lots of trouble.
The drug dealers are particularly cruel and want revenge for actions against them so it’s a nail biting final few chapters to see who comes out on top.
I’ll definitely be reading more of Charlie Gallagher’s books.
Thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for giving me the opportunity to read this.
I was expecting more police involvement but instead got page after page of action which was good.
Rhiannon is placed into care after her aunt dies and is introduced to a couple of lads through one of the girls she lives with.
Events soon take a turn for the worse and 16 year old Rhiannon wonders what she’s walked into.
We also get to know William quite well and I really liked his character. He’s an alcoholic who is struggling after the death of his girlfriend, and like Rhiannon he finds himself tangled up in lots of trouble.
The drug dealers are particularly cruel and want revenge for actions against them so it’s a nail biting final few chapters to see who comes out on top.
I’ll definitely be reading more of Charlie Gallagher’s books.
Thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for giving me the opportunity to read this.
February 16, 2018
This is the first book written by Charlie Gallagher that I have read and I can say without hesitation that I am going to read every other word he has ever written. 'Ruthless' took hold of me as soon as I opened it and once I finished it, I went straight back to the beginning and I have started to read it again.
A 16 year-old girl, Rhiannon, gets a phone call from the police because her aunt has been killed in a car accident. Rhiannon's mother is an alcoholic and she lives with her aunt. After the crash, she is scooped up by Social Services and placed in a temporary home. At the same time, William Dryden wakes to find that his long-term partner, Janey, has died from a drug overdose and he is alone in his scruffy bungalow where he is invaded by a drugs gang who are looking for a base for their activities.
William has been a dead leg all his life. Rhiannon is young, intelligent, feisty and very determined and, when the two meet, they become almost a team. You need to read the book to get the rest of the story. Actually, you just need to read the book - full stop.
Charlie has produced a set of believable characters and excelled himself in Rhiannon and William. I have such a clear picture in my head of both of them that I feel I know them personally. His dialogue is so true to life that I can even hear their voices coming from the written word. His grasp of the interaction of teenagers is spot-on and I speak as the grandmother of 3 teenage children.
Then the reader comes to the end of the book and I can guarantee that not only is the ending a surprise, it fair knocks the socks off the reader!
This is going straight onto my list of the top ten books I have read - ever.
A 16 year-old girl, Rhiannon, gets a phone call from the police because her aunt has been killed in a car accident. Rhiannon's mother is an alcoholic and she lives with her aunt. After the crash, she is scooped up by Social Services and placed in a temporary home. At the same time, William Dryden wakes to find that his long-term partner, Janey, has died from a drug overdose and he is alone in his scruffy bungalow where he is invaded by a drugs gang who are looking for a base for their activities.
William has been a dead leg all his life. Rhiannon is young, intelligent, feisty and very determined and, when the two meet, they become almost a team. You need to read the book to get the rest of the story. Actually, you just need to read the book - full stop.
Charlie has produced a set of believable characters and excelled himself in Rhiannon and William. I have such a clear picture in my head of both of them that I feel I know them personally. His dialogue is so true to life that I can even hear their voices coming from the written word. His grasp of the interaction of teenagers is spot-on and I speak as the grandmother of 3 teenage children.
Then the reader comes to the end of the book and I can guarantee that not only is the ending a surprise, it fair knocks the socks off the reader!
This is going straight onto my list of the top ten books I have read - ever.
March 3, 2018
I would like to thank Netgalley and Joffe Books for a review copy of Ruthless, a stand alone thriller set in the fictional Kent town of Langthorne.
16 year old Rhiannon Davis is suddenly orphaned when her aunt dies in a car crash and put into foster care. Lost and alone she socialises with fellow foster child Sam but Sam is mixed up with dangerous people and Rhiannon soon finds herself fighting for her life.
I thoroughly enjoyed Ruthless which is a tense, pulse pounding read and I lived every terrible minute of it with Rhiannon and fellow victim, William. It is an incredibly stressful read because it is so believable - one misstep through being too nice to say no and Rhiannon finds herself in a world of trouble with a violent psychopath chasing her. Still, the extremely clever ending makes up for all the stress.
Like Rhiannon I have lived a fairly sheltered life so the shock of "meeting" an extremely violent psychopath like Aaron is frightening. He has a realism unlike much I have met in fiction and an unforgettable impact. It is truly chilling and, I assume, based on characters Mr Gallagher has met in the course of his work as a detective.
Ruthless is a great read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
16 year old Rhiannon Davis is suddenly orphaned when her aunt dies in a car crash and put into foster care. Lost and alone she socialises with fellow foster child Sam but Sam is mixed up with dangerous people and Rhiannon soon finds herself fighting for her life.
I thoroughly enjoyed Ruthless which is a tense, pulse pounding read and I lived every terrible minute of it with Rhiannon and fellow victim, William. It is an incredibly stressful read because it is so believable - one misstep through being too nice to say no and Rhiannon finds herself in a world of trouble with a violent psychopath chasing her. Still, the extremely clever ending makes up for all the stress.
Like Rhiannon I have lived a fairly sheltered life so the shock of "meeting" an extremely violent psychopath like Aaron is frightening. He has a realism unlike much I have met in fiction and an unforgettable impact. It is truly chilling and, I assume, based on characters Mr Gallagher has met in the course of his work as a detective.
Ruthless is a great read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
November 24, 2018
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February 21, 2018
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I found that this book was quite addictive, I read it wondering throughout what Rhiannon would do next, at times she completely infuriated me and I found myself shaking my head as I read and at other times I was really impressed with her actions taking in to her account her being only 16 years old.
I will be honest and say that I did question whether people would really do some of the things that happened in the book and at times it was a bit too far fetched for me and that did stop me from giving it 5 stars but it was a good read overall.
A solid 4 stars from me - an enjoyable read!
I found that this book was quite addictive, I read it wondering throughout what Rhiannon would do next, at times she completely infuriated me and I found myself shaking my head as I read and at other times I was really impressed with her actions taking in to her account her being only 16 years old.
I will be honest and say that I did question whether people would really do some of the things that happened in the book and at times it was a bit too far fetched for me and that did stop me from giving it 5 stars but it was a good read overall.
A solid 4 stars from me - an enjoyable read!
December 3, 2018
Good Read
Unexpectedly good book, strong main character and easy to empathise with in general. I will be looking for other books by this author....
Unexpectedly good book, strong main character and easy to empathise with in general. I will be looking for other books by this author....
July 5, 2024
Brutally hood 4.5 star crime thriller.
This was an excellent read and the protagonist a believable surprise.
Charlie Gallagher writes a brilliant novel.
This was an excellent read and the protagonist a believable surprise.
Charlie Gallagher writes a brilliant novel.
May 30, 2021
Very disappointed with this really slow and uninteresting for me had to drag myself through it After Maddie Ives I was sure it would improve Alas ….no Couldn’t recommend this one
February 5, 2018
5 stars
I read the Kindle edition.
William “Will” Dryden is a recovering junkie and an alcoholic. He wakes one morning to find his long-time friend, Janey dead of an apparent overdose. He is devastated.
Meanwhile at the scene of a road traffic accident, two bodies are discovered. One is Rhiannon’s aunt Melissa “Mel” Cooper. Sixteen-year old Rhiannon Davis was living with Mel as her own home was unacceptable. On hearing the news of her aunt’s death, Rhiannon doesn’t know what she is going to do. Too young to qualify for her own house, she is taken in by Social Services. This is an altogether awful situation.
Will’s home is invaded by drug dealers, and with his bad leg and other problems, he is helpless to stop them from taking over. Through the use of intimidation, threats and physical violence, they squat in his home. At the same time, Rhiannon falls into a bad crowd in her loneliness and grief. Her new “boyfriend” Danny whines and carries on until she finally gives into doing something she knows is not right.
When Rhiannon is brought to Will’s home and threatened by the drug boss named Aaron there, Will makes a brave move. He insists that Rhiannon escape; and she does. He receives a severe beating for doing so. Rhiannon calls him the next day with a doctor’s appointment. He urges her to go live her life and leave him be. But, Rhiannon is a brave and tough young woman, and isn’t about to let Will go it alone against the druggies who have taken over his house.
She begins to spend more time with Will. When one of his mules gets busted by the police, Aaron goes into a rage. He is sure that Rhiannon, Will or Rhiannon’s friend Sam has talked to the police. He hurts Sam badly, but cannot find Rhiannon or Will – yet.
Aaron goes to Rhiannon’s temporary house and physically abuses Rose, the owner of the home. When Rhiannon gets home, she is told she has to leave. She finds her stuff already packed. She looks for Will.
What follows is Rhiannon’s adventure. She is pursued by the gang and in her terror, she takes decisive action.
This is a departure from Charlie Gallagher’s George Elms’ series. This is a very good book, as superbly well written and plotted as are his others. The suspense begins immediately when the reader wonders how the death of Will’s Janey has to do with the death of Rhiannon’s Aunt Mel. It moves along very swiftly. The reader doesn’t even realize how fast the pages are flying by. It is a wonderful, heart wrenching and triumphant story of being a teenager in this current world of drugs and gangs. Well done, Charlie! Keep them coming!!
I want to thank NetGalley and Joffe Books for forwarding to me a copy of this absolutely wonderful book to read and enjoy.
I read the Kindle edition.
William “Will” Dryden is a recovering junkie and an alcoholic. He wakes one morning to find his long-time friend, Janey dead of an apparent overdose. He is devastated.
Meanwhile at the scene of a road traffic accident, two bodies are discovered. One is Rhiannon’s aunt Melissa “Mel” Cooper. Sixteen-year old Rhiannon Davis was living with Mel as her own home was unacceptable. On hearing the news of her aunt’s death, Rhiannon doesn’t know what she is going to do. Too young to qualify for her own house, she is taken in by Social Services. This is an altogether awful situation.
Will’s home is invaded by drug dealers, and with his bad leg and other problems, he is helpless to stop them from taking over. Through the use of intimidation, threats and physical violence, they squat in his home. At the same time, Rhiannon falls into a bad crowd in her loneliness and grief. Her new “boyfriend” Danny whines and carries on until she finally gives into doing something she knows is not right.
When Rhiannon is brought to Will’s home and threatened by the drug boss named Aaron there, Will makes a brave move. He insists that Rhiannon escape; and she does. He receives a severe beating for doing so. Rhiannon calls him the next day with a doctor’s appointment. He urges her to go live her life and leave him be. But, Rhiannon is a brave and tough young woman, and isn’t about to let Will go it alone against the druggies who have taken over his house.
She begins to spend more time with Will. When one of his mules gets busted by the police, Aaron goes into a rage. He is sure that Rhiannon, Will or Rhiannon’s friend Sam has talked to the police. He hurts Sam badly, but cannot find Rhiannon or Will – yet.
Aaron goes to Rhiannon’s temporary house and physically abuses Rose, the owner of the home. When Rhiannon gets home, she is told she has to leave. She finds her stuff already packed. She looks for Will.
What follows is Rhiannon’s adventure. She is pursued by the gang and in her terror, she takes decisive action.
This is a departure from Charlie Gallagher’s George Elms’ series. This is a very good book, as superbly well written and plotted as are his others. The suspense begins immediately when the reader wonders how the death of Will’s Janey has to do with the death of Rhiannon’s Aunt Mel. It moves along very swiftly. The reader doesn’t even realize how fast the pages are flying by. It is a wonderful, heart wrenching and triumphant story of being a teenager in this current world of drugs and gangs. Well done, Charlie! Keep them coming!!
I want to thank NetGalley and Joffe Books for forwarding to me a copy of this absolutely wonderful book to read and enjoy.
February 12, 2018
Although I have read Charlie Gallagher’s novels before they were the Langthorne Police Series, which are very good but concentrate more on the police investigation side. This one is a standalone novel and when Joffe Books sent me an ARC of this I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, after reading the first few chapters I was hooked and totally drawn in. It’s a simple but harrowing story of a young girl, Rhiannon. who finds herself alone in the world after the death of her carer in a tragic accident. Sadly, through no fault of her own she is drawn into the underworld of gangs and drugs – a time old story. We are taken through Rhiannon’s journey to try and distance herself and at the same time bring the drug dealers to justice. The excitement mounts towards the end in her amazing and frantic bid to escape the clutches of the gang leader. The story transitions easily between the lives of the different characters and is a fantastic read with a lovely heart warming ending. I highly recommend this novel and am more than happy to give it 5 stars.
February 5, 2018
A gritty absorbing read. This book gathers momentum as the pages roll by holding the reader in a vice like grip from which there is no escape. A must read.
March 21, 2019
Love reading Charlie Gallagher books, and Ruthless is a real page turner. Gripped from first page. Brilliant
March 7, 2018
So hard hitting. So different from all Charlie's other books. You will not be able to put it down.
If you didn't know what drugs are doing to our kids. Then you need to read this book. These people live in hell. It is their choice, their decision. But it is the drug dealers who are there to make sure that kids on drugs go into hell, with their help.
Fast paced. It tugs at your heart strings. You have to ask yourself WHY. Why would a person choose to put themselves on the road to hell. This book will show you the path they travel. And how easy it is to get onboard the drug train. But how impossible it is to get off it.
If you didn't know what drugs are doing to our kids. Then you need to read this book. These people live in hell. It is their choice, their decision. But it is the drug dealers who are there to make sure that kids on drugs go into hell, with their help.
Fast paced. It tugs at your heart strings. You have to ask yourself WHY. Why would a person choose to put themselves on the road to hell. This book will show you the path they travel. And how easy it is to get onboard the drug train. But how impossible it is to get off it.
August 8, 2020
Certainly !ives up to its title
I truly didn't want to put this book down. I was hooked from the very first page.
I fell in love with William. An alcoholic but a gentle man who put Rhiannon's welfare first. No spoilers, but I shed a little tear about the fate of William.
The main protagonist, Rhiannon, a sixteen year old, never ceased to amaze me with her wily ways. William had given her strength and taught her to be ruthless. And ruthless, she certainly became.
Five stars from this happy reader.
I truly didn't want to put this book down. I was hooked from the very first page.
I fell in love with William. An alcoholic but a gentle man who put Rhiannon's welfare first. No spoilers, but I shed a little tear about the fate of William.
The main protagonist, Rhiannon, a sixteen year old, never ceased to amaze me with her wily ways. William had given her strength and taught her to be ruthless. And ruthless, she certainly became.
Five stars from this happy reader.
August 9, 2019
Rhiannon is my hero
Wow my last one of Charlie's books until his next release and what a book. It was great to have a young heroine and Rhiannon didn't disappoint. A fast ride from the first page and I desperately wanted to finish it, but at the same time I didn't want it to end because I have now got a wait until his next release. Absolutely brilliant and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Wow my last one of Charlie's books until his next release and what a book. It was great to have a young heroine and Rhiannon didn't disappoint. A fast ride from the first page and I desperately wanted to finish it, but at the same time I didn't want it to end because I have now got a wait until his next release. Absolutely brilliant and I can't recommend it highly enough.
January 16, 2020
A read of our times.😎
A very stirring storyline and I am sure it's about life as it is with today's problems and crime involving drugs.The author knows it well I would think.A fiction book of characters and victims, wrapped up in a storyline how things in life are.Ends well this story,which is not always the case,great plotting to bring down the perpetrators by the main character.I have enjoyed a good number of the authors novels all been top class and five star 🌟.
A very stirring storyline and I am sure it's about life as it is with today's problems and crime involving drugs.The author knows it well I would think.A fiction book of characters and victims, wrapped up in a storyline how things in life are.Ends well this story,which is not always the case,great plotting to bring down the perpetrators by the main character.I have enjoyed a good number of the authors novels all been top class and five star 🌟.
February 15, 2024
Breathtaking!!!
Charlie Gallagher's tales are never 'nice' and they regularly mentally take you to places you don't want to know, but they a gritty and real and just incredibly well told, I could not put this one down!
I'm not going to precis the story due to the trusts in the tale, but unlike the Maddie Ives or George Elms series, this one really IS a standalone, and would actually make a great entry point through which to discover a crime writing master!
Charlie Gallagher's tales are never 'nice' and they regularly mentally take you to places you don't want to know, but they a gritty and real and just incredibly well told, I could not put this one down!
I'm not going to precis the story due to the trusts in the tale, but unlike the Maddie Ives or George Elms series, this one really IS a standalone, and would actually make a great entry point through which to discover a crime writing master!
September 12, 2018
Ruthless by Charlie Gallagher. A lot of action and growing compassion and a 16 year old girl in a bad situation.
Rhiannon a 16 year old girl left in a orphan life becomes ruthless in dealing with drug dealers who took over William's life and home. William who just lost his wife was a drink but a good at heart man. A very gripping tale but a learning for Rhiannon and William.
Rhiannon a 16 year old girl left in a orphan life becomes ruthless in dealing with drug dealers who took over William's life and home. William who just lost his wife was a drink but a good at heart man. A very gripping tale but a learning for Rhiannon and William.
December 8, 2018
A disturbing tale
Having read other novels by Charlie Gallagher, I was not expecting this. A story about a young girl from a troubled background but bright enough to twist the facts to her advantage. Also a story of people who do care, despite the circumstances in which they find themselves.
Having read other novels by Charlie Gallagher, I was not expecting this. A story about a young girl from a troubled background but bright enough to twist the facts to her advantage. Also a story of people who do care, despite the circumstances in which they find themselves.
March 7, 2019
Superb
A fantastic stand alone book by Charlie. A gripping tale of a young lady caught up in a gang of drug deals that she wanted nothing to do with. After a tragic event Rhiannon has no where to go. Brought up with respect and morals Rhiannon is in a world where being nice gets you hurt.
A fantastic stand alone book by Charlie. A gripping tale of a young lady caught up in a gang of drug deals that she wanted nothing to do with. After a tragic event Rhiannon has no where to go. Brought up with respect and morals Rhiannon is in a world where being nice gets you hurt.
March 23, 2019
"Ain't any sixteen year old girl"...
You can say that again. Another well written, true to life thriller. The way this story was brought to a neatly tied up conclusion had me giggling at how cunningly smart Rhiannon was to outwit the so-called "bad ass" drug dealers. Smart girl and some day a smart detective. Good read. Look forward to more good reads from Mr. Gallagher.
You can say that again. Another well written, true to life thriller. The way this story was brought to a neatly tied up conclusion had me giggling at how cunningly smart Rhiannon was to outwit the so-called "bad ass" drug dealers. Smart girl and some day a smart detective. Good read. Look forward to more good reads from Mr. Gallagher.
August 9, 2019
This book made me cry
I can’t even remember the last time I cried reading a book, and I average 30 books a month.
I spotted the odd typo and continuity mistake which annoyed me at first. When I read on, the description of a friendship that was unlikely to say the least, it really made me cry.
In a good way.
I can’t even remember the last time I cried reading a book, and I average 30 books a month.
I spotted the odd typo and continuity mistake which annoyed me at first. When I read on, the description of a friendship that was unlikely to say the least, it really made me cry.
In a good way.
August 21, 2019
Whoops
I love everything this Author writes and he reminds me of James Patterson in that he's coming up with new ideas and tales. If I could choose two Authors to take to a desert island Charlie would be one and Patterson would be the other. This tale as usual starts out on A Run and just gets better. You want action,you want surprises it is all here and more.
I love everything this Author writes and he reminds me of James Patterson in that he's coming up with new ideas and tales. If I could choose two Authors to take to a desert island Charlie would be one and Patterson would be the other. This tale as usual starts out on A Run and just gets better. You want action,you want surprises it is all here and more.
August 16, 2025
This was certainly a gritty and disturbing British crime thriller, where drug gangs threaten the area and a young girl's strength is tested.
Well-written and fast-paced, this story dwells in the lowest part of society. The characters suit the plot and the plot was cleverly done.
Engaging from the start.
Highly recommended to those who enjoy this genre.
Well-written and fast-paced, this story dwells in the lowest part of society. The characters suit the plot and the plot was cleverly done.
Engaging from the start.
Highly recommended to those who enjoy this genre.
March 7, 2018
Different
Good book very well written. I enjoyed the book but it really was not my style until the last couple of chapters. I really loved the ending and then really enjoyed the book so much more.
Good book very well written. I enjoyed the book but it really was not my style until the last couple of chapters. I really loved the ending and then really enjoyed the book so much more.
August 1, 2020
Yet another great Gallagher book
Thoroughly enjoyed ruthless, great story and plot. Have read 5 of the six Maddie Ives books and 2 of the langthorne books. Just downloaded the rest. Loving every one.
Thoroughly enjoyed ruthless, great story and plot. Have read 5 of the six Maddie Ives books and 2 of the langthorne books. Just downloaded the rest. Loving every one.
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