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Blagger's Code
When the Chambers brothers pull off what should be a simple robbery, they end up taking on more than they bargained for. Their target, unknown to them, works for Lenny Paisley, head of the strongest crew in Blackpool, a vicious drug dealer who wants them to pay for the insult doled out to him.
After the youngest brother is brutally beaten, the older brothers forced to watch, Rose, the Chambers matriarch reluctantly calls in her eldest daughter, Faith, to help dig her brothers out of the mess they've made. Ostracised from her home town for her role in a crime she didn't commit, Faith's homecoming isn't well received by the locals. She also becomes a target for a vindictive police officer and his team of corrupt colleagues who framed her eldest brother for a crime he is serving life for.
Determined to rid her home town of the pestilence that is Lenny Paisley once and for all, Faith and her brothers take on the worst elements of the criminal underworld, as well as those paid to uphold the law while making a mockery of it.
Meanwhile the skeletons that have been hiding for so long in the Chambers' family closet threaten to emerge and tear the family apart.
Contains strong language and scenes of violence.
Gangland thriller.
After the youngest brother is brutally beaten, the older brothers forced to watch, Rose, the Chambers matriarch reluctantly calls in her eldest daughter, Faith, to help dig her brothers out of the mess they've made. Ostracised from her home town for her role in a crime she didn't commit, Faith's homecoming isn't well received by the locals. She also becomes a target for a vindictive police officer and his team of corrupt colleagues who framed her eldest brother for a crime he is serving life for.
Determined to rid her home town of the pestilence that is Lenny Paisley once and for all, Faith and her brothers take on the worst elements of the criminal underworld, as well as those paid to uphold the law while making a mockery of it.
Meanwhile the skeletons that have been hiding for so long in the Chambers' family closet threaten to emerge and tear the family apart.
Contains strong language and scenes of violence.
Gangland thriller.
390 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2019
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About the author
Heather Atkinson
95 books173 followers**MY NEXT TRADITIONALLY PUBLISHED BOOK, A SAVAGE INHERITANCE (SAVAGE SISTERS SERIES #4) IS NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON PRICED £2.84. RELEASE DATE 7TH OCTOBER 2024**
**MY NEXT SELF PUBLISHED BOOK, DEADLY GAMES (BLAGGER'S CODE SERIES #6) WILL BE RELEASED ON 29TH SEPTEMBER 2024 ONLY ON AMAZON KINDLE**
Author of over seventy books so far. Living on the beautiful west coast of Scotland with my husband, twin daughters and a cat called Mavis, although I am originally from Lancashire in the north of England.
My tastes in all things are eclectic, which extends to my writing. Although I primarily write crime books - especially gangland thrillers - I also write gothic historical romance and fantasy. I publish on Amazon Kindle and some of my novels are available in paperback too. I also have a traditional publishing contract with Boldwood Books.
When I'm not writing - which isn't very often - I enjoy reading Daphne Du Maurier, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, MR James and the Brontes, among many others. I also enjoy swimming, walking and spending time with my family.
**MY NEXT SELF PUBLISHED BOOK, DEADLY GAMES (BLAGGER'S CODE SERIES #6) WILL BE RELEASED ON 29TH SEPTEMBER 2024 ONLY ON AMAZON KINDLE**
Author of over seventy books so far. Living on the beautiful west coast of Scotland with my husband, twin daughters and a cat called Mavis, although I am originally from Lancashire in the north of England.
My tastes in all things are eclectic, which extends to my writing. Although I primarily write crime books - especially gangland thrillers - I also write gothic historical romance and fantasy. I publish on Amazon Kindle and some of my novels are available in paperback too. I also have a traditional publishing contract with Boldwood Books.
When I'm not writing - which isn't very often - I enjoy reading Daphne Du Maurier, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, MR James and the Brontes, among many others. I also enjoy swimming, walking and spending time with my family.
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May 2, 2019
Blaggers code
A new area a new family.
Set in Blackpool meet the Chamners family, characters you bond with straightway.
A big family of 4 brothers 2 sisters and a iron ruling mum. The younger 3 lads are in to the petty crime jacking people for there bits of drugs until one day the choose the wrong target.
Meet the new Mr Big, he wants this family brought down and is out to anything to do that...why though no one know, is he the mastermind or is there someone else pulling the puppet strings.
A new area a new family.
Set in Blackpool meet the Chamners family, characters you bond with straightway.
A big family of 4 brothers 2 sisters and a iron ruling mum. The younger 3 lads are in to the petty crime jacking people for there bits of drugs until one day the choose the wrong target.
Meet the new Mr Big, he wants this family brought down and is out to anything to do that...why though no one know, is he the mastermind or is there someone else pulling the puppet strings.
May 2, 2019
I have loved reading this book and if i am honest i wasn't sure i would like it as the as maguires and Laws have had me gripped to Heath Atkinsons books.I am happy to say after a slow start this book held my fasination to meet a new cast of charactors and get to know them as well as them trying to beat the enemy.I can highly recommend this book well worth 5*I look forward to the next book hope we don't have to wait too long.
May 14, 2019
Awesome read !
Wow what can I say except well done yet again Heather, you've smashed it ! This book like all the others by this author grabbed me from the start, my only disappointment is I've finished it and now awaiting the next one ! Loved all the characters in this book apart from a couple of weasels !!! ( obviously I don't want to give too much away ! ) so if you're thinking of downloading this book, do it ..... You definitely won't regret it.
Wow what can I say except well done yet again Heather, you've smashed it ! This book like all the others by this author grabbed me from the start, my only disappointment is I've finished it and now awaiting the next one ! Loved all the characters in this book apart from a couple of weasels !!! ( obviously I don't want to give too much away ! ) so if you're thinking of downloading this book, do it ..... You definitely won't regret it.
June 2, 2019
Faith Chambers and her siblings are a force to be recockened with. Lots of opportunities to further develop the family and story lines . I loved it. A great read with lots of twists and turns . I can’t wait for the next book to follow. I don’t want to give any spoilers but I hope Marlow gets what he deserves and Vance gets free. I loved the diving line series and this has the potential to be just as good.
May 1, 2019
Great read
First time reading this author's work and I loved it. The storyline surrounds the Chambers family. A close knit family who have secrets and pasts aplenty. I was disappointed when the book ended tbh , I wanted it to go on and on lol. Hope we don't have to wait too long for the next one. Would I recommend it, Definitely, I for one can't wait to read the next one.
First time reading this author's work and I loved it. The storyline surrounds the Chambers family. A close knit family who have secrets and pasts aplenty. I was disappointed when the book ended tbh , I wanted it to go on and on lol. Hope we don't have to wait too long for the next one. Would I recommend it, Definitely, I for one can't wait to read the next one.
August 16, 2019
Another 5 stars
Another gripping page turner by this author, and love how her books are interwoven with another series of books, you know a good author when the characters are coming alive in your own head,
Martha Cole, Kimberly Chambers,Jessie Keane move over, there's a no 1 author here
Another gripping page turner by this author, and love how her books are interwoven with another series of books, you know a good author when the characters are coming alive in your own head,
Martha Cole, Kimberly Chambers,Jessie Keane move over, there's a no 1 author here
November 16, 2019
Heather Atkinson Rules!!
I love this authors style, she can write different situations involving crime so well and varied. Loved this book and read it in a day. I have also read Venom and Raven. Both brilliant reads. Definitely try her books as I don’t think you will be disappointed.
I love this authors style, she can write different situations involving crime so well and varied. Loved this book and read it in a day. I have also read Venom and Raven. Both brilliant reads. Definitely try her books as I don’t think you will be disappointed.
April 30, 2019
Fantastic xx
Another great book gets you from start to finish not a book you can pick up for quick look it's a book that you will not put down until the end can't wait for next one xxx
Another great book gets you from start to finish not a book you can pick up for quick look it's a book that you will not put down until the end can't wait for next one xxx
May 6, 2019
Brilliant
Never fails to pleAse .......can't wait for book 2....bringing in characters from her other books brilliant twist ....read every one of Heather 's books and alwAys recommend.
Never fails to pleAse .......can't wait for book 2....bringing in characters from her other books brilliant twist ....read every one of Heather 's books and alwAys recommend.
May 8, 2019
Hooked
Another page turner I couldn’t put this book down from the first page to the last page and a surprise appearance of a couple of characters from dividing line series. Brilliant
Another page turner I couldn’t put this book down from the first page to the last page and a surprise appearance of a couple of characters from dividing line series. Brilliant
June 25, 2019
Blaggers Code ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved this book, I loved the family & there were so much funny bits and I laughed out loud, then I was sad also what a twist ,totally loved it & look forward to the next book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved this book, I loved the family & there were so much funny bits and I laughed out loud, then I was sad also what a twist ,totally loved it & look forward to the next book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
July 25, 2019
Fantastic
Another brilliant read by Heather. I was gripped and intrigued from the beginning about the chambers family. Very twisty the plot is brilliant . Loved it . Bring on the next one please
Can't wait to read more about them
Another brilliant read by Heather. I was gripped and intrigued from the beginning about the chambers family. Very twisty the plot is brilliant . Loved it . Bring on the next one please
Can't wait to read more about them
April 21, 2021
Good read
The first book by this author I have read, it was a page Turner. I can’t wait to read the next follow up book. It had everything, laugh out loud humour as well as the criminal activities. I can highly recommend this book.
The first book by this author I have read, it was a page Turner. I can’t wait to read the next follow up book. It had everything, laugh out loud humour as well as the criminal activities. I can highly recommend this book.
September 13, 2021
Tryed putting this book down to do things but had to carry on reading. Cannot wait to read the 2nd one in this blaggers code series. Worth more than 5 stars 🌟 need to know what is going to happen next. Brilliant
May 4, 2019
Brilliant as usual
Can't wait for book 2. The start of another good series loved the way the Maguires and Laws are subtly included.
Can't wait for book 2. The start of another good series loved the way the Maguires and Laws are subtly included.
May 12, 2019
another brilliant book from this author so recomend cant wait for second book in series
June 26, 2019
Blagger's Code
Good book. A bit messy in places but a good read nonetheless. I like the storyline though and will read the next title in the series.
Good book. A bit messy in places but a good read nonetheless. I like the storyline though and will read the next title in the series.
July 24, 2019
Blaggers code
Not the best book ive read. Bit corny for me . I also thought it all a bit far fetched. Sorry I won't be looking to read a sequel
Not the best book ive read. Bit corny for me . I also thought it all a bit far fetched. Sorry I won't be looking to read a sequel
December 3, 2019
Fantastic
This was a great book. I do enjoy this genre of writing but sometimes it can become predictable. However, not this story, I would highly recommend.
This was a great book. I do enjoy this genre of writing but sometimes it can become predictable. However, not this story, I would highly recommend.
December 14, 2019
Not as punchy as her usual books
Lacked the gripping story line of her other books. Found it all too contrived. I felt as though I knew what was coming next.
Lacked the gripping story line of her other books. Found it all too contrived. I felt as though I knew what was coming next.
June 28, 2020
Great read
Enjoyed baggers code looking forward to the next in the baggers code series was also great to see characters from dividing line popping up
Enjoyed baggers code looking forward to the next in the baggers code series was also great to see characters from dividing line popping up
September 7, 2020
Absolutely loved this book, going straight into Rough Justice now. Can’t wait to read more of the Chambers family after that shocker towards the end of the book!
September 8, 2020
Great read.
Looking forward to the next instalment. A good read and goes with the dividing line series. Love them all. Read.
Looking forward to the next instalment. A good read and goes with the dividing line series. Love them all. Read.
October 1, 2020
First time I've read this author. Character's were all superb and I can't wait to read more. Well done Heather, superb writing.
February 26, 2021
Wow
A first read of Heather Atkinson for me and what a read! Totally recommend. Now I'm off to read the rest of her books.
A first read of Heather Atkinson for me and what a read! Totally recommend. Now I'm off to read the rest of her books.
April 17, 2021
Brilliant
This book was great kept me turning pages not wanting to pout it down looking forward to next book this author knows how to write a book
This book was great kept me turning pages not wanting to pout it down looking forward to next book this author knows how to write a book
August 23, 2021
Okay read
Sorry but I don't understand how the author can be compared to Martina Cole. I feel the books are poorly written and unrealistic. Okay read if nothing better available
Sorry but I don't understand how the author can be compared to Martina Cole. I feel the books are poorly written and unrealistic. Okay read if nothing better available
June 17, 2022
Wow I so loved this book couldn’t put it down fantastic read from beginning to end found myself holing my breath like I was there definitely captured my imagination it’s definitely a must read for anyone who likes these types of books never read any of Heather Atkinson’s books before but I will be definitely reading more these a a fabulous series!
December 13, 2023
I just finished a sleepless night. This book has everything I enjoy reading.
A heroine in a messed up life. She shows how capable she is in taking back her life but never completely getting control.
A heroine in a messed up life. She shows how capable she is in taking back her life but never completely getting control.
January 1, 2024
Totally love the first in the series, can't wait to get on to next one
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