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She's out of retirement – and out for revengeWhen Georgina Garrett wakes in the night to find intruders in her house, she knows she must do everything she can to keep her children safe.But just when she thinks the ordeal is over, she realises something is terribly wrong. She arrives at her crime-lord husband David Maynard's London house to find a bloodbath. Six of David's best men lie dead and he is nowhere to be found.Georgina may have walked away from the game but she's still the best player on the street. Now, she will stop at nothing to get her husband back and to make whoever took him pay for ever daring to set foot in her town.'Terrific – read it and be hooked!' - bestselling author Jessie Keane on TricksterReaders are loving RAVEN! 'Fast moving, gritty and not for the faint hearted' 5* Review'Another fantastic episode in the series' 5* Review'Yet another amazing book by Sam Michaels' 5* Review'Gritty, violent, edge-of-your-seat tension. The end – phew!' 5* Review'This is a BRILLIANT book and Sam's fans will love it. Worthy of more than 5 stars!' 5* Review
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Published November 11, 2021
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Sam Michaels
15 books69 followersSam Michaels writes gritty historical crime sagas set in Battersea, South London, which is where she was born and bred, the council estates being her playground.
After leaving school at sixteen with no qualifications, Sam married soon after and had a son. The marriage ended quickly, and as a single mother, she worked in various retail positions until undertaking an Open University degree. This led to Sam becoming an analytical scientist and then into technical sales where she met her husband.
A few years later, they moved from Hampshire to Spain. It was then that her mother, the Sunday Times best-selling author, Kitty Neale, inspired Sam to put pen to paper. She now writes her novels in sunnier climates with the company of her husband, four dogs and six cats.
After leaving school at sixteen with no qualifications, Sam married soon after and had a son. The marriage ended quickly, and as a single mother, she worked in various retail positions until undertaking an Open University degree. This led to Sam becoming an analytical scientist and then into technical sales where she met her husband.
A few years later, they moved from Hampshire to Spain. It was then that her mother, the Sunday Times best-selling author, Kitty Neale, inspired Sam to put pen to paper. She now writes her novels in sunnier climates with the company of her husband, four dogs and six cats.
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November 11, 2021
Georgina Garrett is back for her 5th outing in this series, and she is back with a bang
The story continues with 2 main stories ( and little sub stories ) but the main thrust is regarding her hubby David and someone who via him is determined to serve his revenge on Georgina
All the fav characters are here inc of course Fanny Whipple and it was good to ‘see’ them again and see what they were up to
Now, it is in parts violent, very violent and at times felt more like I was reading a horror story but it is a gangland read and so is to be expected but it is up another level on violence from the previous 4 books
This has been a brilliant series and really look forward to the authors next book whatever that may be
8/10
4 Stars
The story continues with 2 main stories ( and little sub stories ) but the main thrust is regarding her hubby David and someone who via him is determined to serve his revenge on Georgina
All the fav characters are here inc of course Fanny Whipple and it was good to ‘see’ them again and see what they were up to
Now, it is in parts violent, very violent and at times felt more like I was reading a horror story but it is a gangland read and so is to be expected but it is up another level on violence from the previous 4 books
This has been a brilliant series and really look forward to the authors next book whatever that may be
8/10
4 Stars
October 29, 2021
Georgina Garrett Series Book 5
When Georgina Garrett awakes one night to find intruders in her house, she knows she must do everything she can to keep her children safe. Her husband, David Maynard is missing. Georgina will do everything in her power to find David.
Wow. This book had me on tender hooks all the way through. As ever, Johnny Dymond is forever at Georgina's side. This is the last book in the series and I'm sorry to see it come to an end. The twist and turns, the fast pace and the gritty and gripping plotline had me on the edge of my seat. I never expected some of the things that happened in the book. It did have a jaw dropping moment for me. Still, onwards and upwards and I can't wait to see what the fantastic Sam Michaels has in store for us next.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #AriaAries and the author #SamMichaels for my ARC of #Raven in exchange for an honest review.
When Georgina Garrett awakes one night to find intruders in her house, she knows she must do everything she can to keep her children safe. Her husband, David Maynard is missing. Georgina will do everything in her power to find David.
Wow. This book had me on tender hooks all the way through. As ever, Johnny Dymond is forever at Georgina's side. This is the last book in the series and I'm sorry to see it come to an end. The twist and turns, the fast pace and the gritty and gripping plotline had me on the edge of my seat. I never expected some of the things that happened in the book. It did have a jaw dropping moment for me. Still, onwards and upwards and I can't wait to see what the fantastic Sam Michaels has in store for us next.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #AriaAries and the author #SamMichaels for my ARC of #Raven in exchange for an honest review.
November 23, 2021
“She’s out of retirement – and out for revenge”
“Gang Lit” is not a genre everyone will enjoy, so before I begin to extol the virtues of this hard-hitting storyline, I feel I must make some reference to the tone and content of the narrative and dialogue, for those readers of a more sensitive nature, who might not be comfortable with the language, violence and sexual references. They are an intrinsic part of the culture and a true representation of a way of life, however they are never used gratuitously and always with complete deference, empathy and sympathy to the storyline.
OMG! My eyes were standing out on stalks most of the time I was reading this story. I have taken part in Blog Tours for the previous four books in the ‘Georgina Garrett’ series, however they have only featured short, shared extracts and I have to admit that I have never had the luxury of time to read them all the way through, although after this, I shall definitely be revisiting them all. This full review request for part five of the gangland saga, was therefore not quite what I was expecting it to be, although I have no real idea what I actually was expecting. Yes, it is obvious that the book is an episode within an established series, however it really does work fine as a stand alone story, as any necessary background detail is added in at exactly the right moment, so that I never felt short-changed about what was what and who was who; whilst at the same time the backstory never detracts from the latest action, or wastes any valuable word space.
My first three criteria for a memorable read were most definitely met with resounding success: From the very first page this story hits the ground running and the action kicks in immediately. From then on, the pace is relentless, this is definitely a real pot-boiler, although relatively short chapters do add some welcome natural breaks giving me a little time to draw breath and reorganise my thoughts and emotions. I made the mistake on more than one occasion of thinking that the ending was close, when in fact the characters were merely regrouping for yet one more last stand, so by the time the final scene played out, all those little loose ends were neatly packaged and tied up. However my fourth personal criteria really does dictate, that as the main protagonist, you can’t end up dead, so without giving anything else away, that’s what makes this storyline quite unique and interesting, and blows my theory out of the water, in a round about kind of way – can’t say any more for fear of inadvertently letting slip spoilers!!
As a society, we are so inured to the ‘news of the moment’ snatches we see and hear in the media, when we are really led to believe that gang culture, gun and knife crime, drug dealing and prostitution, child trafficking and sexual exploitation, are modern day cultural and societal issues, often racially aggravated. Whereas, in fact, this series tells a much more accurate account about the reality of a situation, which has existed for decades, albeit under the radar of the majority of the population.
This gritty, well structured, multi-layered, intense and highly textured story, was fluently narrated in the third person, through multiple perspectives and across three separate timelines, between 1939 – 1953. It was rich in an atmosphere which was constantly tense, on edge and claustrophobic, therefore not making for relaxing reading, even when the dark clouds lifted briefly and I was treated to the odd moment or two of what passed for light-hearted banter. The narrative and dialogue was as raw, brutal and uncompromising as the action; yet seamless, fluid and always true to itself, making me want to keep turning the pages, but frightened of what I was going to discover happened next.
The author has a powerful, perceptive and compelling visual depth to her writing, which offered a real sense of time and place, making me a casual observer stood on the side-lines, witness to the gripping and disturbing savagery of retribution and retaliation, in a battle where, once all the dirty little secrets were revealed and avenged, there was destined to be only one victor, but with both sides knowing that there would always be new blood waiting in the wings to challenge the winner, as the wheel of fate and chance turned inexorably on. Revenge is always sweet in this ever changing and evolving parallel underworld, which thankfully so few of us ever get to know or see.
Sam has created and wonderfully defined, a multi-faceted cast of volatile, complex and unreliable characters it is almost impossible for most people to relate to, identify or engage with, or invest in. With their unwritten code of duplicitous and manipulative ethics, they do have a unique synergy with each other and they are addictively and uncompromisingly authentic and genuinely believable, in the roles they have been chosen for. Their individual and collective voices are so strong, that they demand to tell their own story and do so fearlessly, with only the slightest guidance from the pen of the author.
NOoo! The penultimate sting in the tail was something I never saw coming and whilst part of me might think that ‘what goes around, comes around’, it was still jaw-droppingly, gut-wrenchingly and sickeningly sad! That very final twist was not quite so unexpected, but equally mind-blowing, and does it potentially pave the way for a whole new spin-off series?
In author Sam Michaels’s world “The female of the species is definitely more deadly than the male”
To read my full review post, including all those memorable extracts and author info, visit
https://www.fiction-books.biz/reviews...
“Gang Lit” is not a genre everyone will enjoy, so before I begin to extol the virtues of this hard-hitting storyline, I feel I must make some reference to the tone and content of the narrative and dialogue, for those readers of a more sensitive nature, who might not be comfortable with the language, violence and sexual references. They are an intrinsic part of the culture and a true representation of a way of life, however they are never used gratuitously and always with complete deference, empathy and sympathy to the storyline.
OMG! My eyes were standing out on stalks most of the time I was reading this story. I have taken part in Blog Tours for the previous four books in the ‘Georgina Garrett’ series, however they have only featured short, shared extracts and I have to admit that I have never had the luxury of time to read them all the way through, although after this, I shall definitely be revisiting them all. This full review request for part five of the gangland saga, was therefore not quite what I was expecting it to be, although I have no real idea what I actually was expecting. Yes, it is obvious that the book is an episode within an established series, however it really does work fine as a stand alone story, as any necessary background detail is added in at exactly the right moment, so that I never felt short-changed about what was what and who was who; whilst at the same time the backstory never detracts from the latest action, or wastes any valuable word space.
My first three criteria for a memorable read were most definitely met with resounding success: From the very first page this story hits the ground running and the action kicks in immediately. From then on, the pace is relentless, this is definitely a real pot-boiler, although relatively short chapters do add some welcome natural breaks giving me a little time to draw breath and reorganise my thoughts and emotions. I made the mistake on more than one occasion of thinking that the ending was close, when in fact the characters were merely regrouping for yet one more last stand, so by the time the final scene played out, all those little loose ends were neatly packaged and tied up. However my fourth personal criteria really does dictate, that as the main protagonist, you can’t end up dead, so without giving anything else away, that’s what makes this storyline quite unique and interesting, and blows my theory out of the water, in a round about kind of way – can’t say any more for fear of inadvertently letting slip spoilers!!
As a society, we are so inured to the ‘news of the moment’ snatches we see and hear in the media, when we are really led to believe that gang culture, gun and knife crime, drug dealing and prostitution, child trafficking and sexual exploitation, are modern day cultural and societal issues, often racially aggravated. Whereas, in fact, this series tells a much more accurate account about the reality of a situation, which has existed for decades, albeit under the radar of the majority of the population.
This gritty, well structured, multi-layered, intense and highly textured story, was fluently narrated in the third person, through multiple perspectives and across three separate timelines, between 1939 – 1953. It was rich in an atmosphere which was constantly tense, on edge and claustrophobic, therefore not making for relaxing reading, even when the dark clouds lifted briefly and I was treated to the odd moment or two of what passed for light-hearted banter. The narrative and dialogue was as raw, brutal and uncompromising as the action; yet seamless, fluid and always true to itself, making me want to keep turning the pages, but frightened of what I was going to discover happened next.
The author has a powerful, perceptive and compelling visual depth to her writing, which offered a real sense of time and place, making me a casual observer stood on the side-lines, witness to the gripping and disturbing savagery of retribution and retaliation, in a battle where, once all the dirty little secrets were revealed and avenged, there was destined to be only one victor, but with both sides knowing that there would always be new blood waiting in the wings to challenge the winner, as the wheel of fate and chance turned inexorably on. Revenge is always sweet in this ever changing and evolving parallel underworld, which thankfully so few of us ever get to know or see.
Sam has created and wonderfully defined, a multi-faceted cast of volatile, complex and unreliable characters it is almost impossible for most people to relate to, identify or engage with, or invest in. With their unwritten code of duplicitous and manipulative ethics, they do have a unique synergy with each other and they are addictively and uncompromisingly authentic and genuinely believable, in the roles they have been chosen for. Their individual and collective voices are so strong, that they demand to tell their own story and do so fearlessly, with only the slightest guidance from the pen of the author.
NOoo! The penultimate sting in the tail was something I never saw coming and whilst part of me might think that ‘what goes around, comes around’, it was still jaw-droppingly, gut-wrenchingly and sickeningly sad! That very final twist was not quite so unexpected, but equally mind-blowing, and does it potentially pave the way for a whole new spin-off series?
In author Sam Michaels’s world “The female of the species is definitely more deadly than the male”
To read my full review post, including all those memorable extracts and author info, visit
https://www.fiction-books.biz/reviews...
August 26, 2021
4.5 ⭐️
Raven is book five in the Georgina Garrett series, and it’s a series I love. I’m a huge fan of gritty gang land thrillers, especially when they make for an exciting read. Sam Michael has created a series that’s entertaining, fast-paced and a thrill a minute.
I have developed a soft spot for Georgina with her no nonsense approach to dealing with her enemies, she’s ballsy, and determined, and fearless. Her love for her family is plain to see and sadly for Georgina in the world of crime, it’s seen as a ‘weakness’. Her enemies seek revenge for past slights and use her family as leverage to bring the ‘queen’ of crime to her knees.
I will spare you the plot details it’s all there in the book description. Although there are scenes that are violent, they never feel gratuitous, and add to the authenticity of the plot.
Sam Michael has a style of writing that makes her book such an engaging read with short, pacy chapters. She brings the shady criminal underworld to life, it’s an ugly place, where revenge and retribution result in violence and murder, but it makes for a hell of a story!
The book takes a shocking turn, in the sense, it’s a real ‘OMFG’ moment! This is easily the most gory book in the series, and not one I would recommend to the squeamish reader. Personally I loved this book, it’s fast-paced, brutal, gritty, and unpredictable with an exciting storyline, it’s absolutely my favourite book in the series.
Raven is book five in the Georgina Garrett series, and it’s a series I love. I’m a huge fan of gritty gang land thrillers, especially when they make for an exciting read. Sam Michael has created a series that’s entertaining, fast-paced and a thrill a minute.
I have developed a soft spot for Georgina with her no nonsense approach to dealing with her enemies, she’s ballsy, and determined, and fearless. Her love for her family is plain to see and sadly for Georgina in the world of crime, it’s seen as a ‘weakness’. Her enemies seek revenge for past slights and use her family as leverage to bring the ‘queen’ of crime to her knees.
I will spare you the plot details it’s all there in the book description. Although there are scenes that are violent, they never feel gratuitous, and add to the authenticity of the plot.
Sam Michael has a style of writing that makes her book such an engaging read with short, pacy chapters. She brings the shady criminal underworld to life, it’s an ugly place, where revenge and retribution result in violence and murder, but it makes for a hell of a story!
The book takes a shocking turn, in the sense, it’s a real ‘OMFG’ moment! This is easily the most gory book in the series, and not one I would recommend to the squeamish reader. Personally I loved this book, it’s fast-paced, brutal, gritty, and unpredictable with an exciting storyline, it’s absolutely my favourite book in the series.
August 22, 2021
when i read a book i like a book to keep me gripped from the beginning and this book certainly does that each book in this series is different and this author knows how to tell a story one of my favorite authors this series so addictive , Georgina has retired from her old life for 3 years in the countryside in Kent she still not used to the quiet in her country house so never sleeps well when David not there and she knows every noise of the house its lucky she not asleep as she hears someone down stairs her first priority is her son and daughter get them to safety she hides them then goes to investigate its not good 2 men in her house . she flee s from her house and gets to Molly s and OPPO s farm and she uses there phone to ring David put no one answers she gets in contact with Johnny and he gets down to her straight away , they get back to London all David s men are killed .but David has been taken Georgina cant think who has done this as they killed all there enemy s . you will laugh you will cry and quite a few surprise s on the journey of this book buckle up its gonna be rollercoaster read , i so recommend this series
August 25, 2021
Book Five, 1949 and Georgina Garrett now lives in Kent with her husband David Maynard away from a life of crime in the countryside they have been here three years now. David is back in London on business and Georgina never sleeps well when he's away but the dirtiness and bloodshed of her past follows her and she fears for her childrens life. she's coming out of retirement with her gun and Johnny Dymond is called in she must get to David before it's to late. Hells Bells this book is so fast pace someone out there wants her and torturing her friends and colleges including her lover David, such a powerful read Georgina playing a dangerous game to take down, this book is not for the faint hearted with blood and guts this is the authors most horrific book yet so be warned, this author has grown on me to be one of my favourite, it sets all my emotions haywire a slap bang horrific end to the series,Georgina Garrett will always remain a legend. brilliant book what more can I say
January 13, 2022
What an explosive no holds barred start ! Georgina has her children back Selina and Allie and has married David Maynard . It seems she had taken a back seat and is enjoying domestic life when wham ! David is kidnapped his team of faithful men gunned down. David’s torture and treatment his horrendous it literally kept me awake praying Georgina will find him and avenge this physco. In the background we have Charlotte Mipple and what happens to her and Tim is heartbreaking.Honestly I won’t spoil it but sad it’s over . I just think that Billy Wilcox spawn horrible Edward will be the next nasty nutter on the block ! Thank you for a fantastic series
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 11, 2021
This is a gangland thriller,
Involving many killers,
It's vicious and violent
And Georgina is intent
On making others pay,
She won't let them get away!
Hearing intruders, Georgina strives
To ensure her children are safe and alive.
But her husband doesn't answer the phone
She's determined to find him but not alone.
Discovering the bodies of folks she knew
Revenge is now her plan to do.
This is an action packed read
Where Georgina now has the need
To return to her old life
And rescue her husband fro the current strife.
But will she succeed when she doesn't know
Just who has him, why and where to go?
This is a story of revenge served cold
Vengeance against those who crossed in days of old.
Packed with gangland violence and more
It isn't for the faint hearted, that's for sure.
With family drama, assaults, torture and fights
All in the name of putting things right.
There are graphic descriptions that chill
As gangland members go in for the kill
An action packed story with Georgina as the key
But read it so what happens you'll see.
For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you,
A very different read and this is my honest review.
Involving many killers,
It's vicious and violent
And Georgina is intent
On making others pay,
She won't let them get away!
Hearing intruders, Georgina strives
To ensure her children are safe and alive.
But her husband doesn't answer the phone
She's determined to find him but not alone.
Discovering the bodies of folks she knew
Revenge is now her plan to do.
This is an action packed read
Where Georgina now has the need
To return to her old life
And rescue her husband fro the current strife.
But will she succeed when she doesn't know
Just who has him, why and where to go?
This is a story of revenge served cold
Vengeance against those who crossed in days of old.
Packed with gangland violence and more
It isn't for the faint hearted, that's for sure.
With family drama, assaults, torture and fights
All in the name of putting things right.
There are graphic descriptions that chill
As gangland members go in for the kill
An action packed story with Georgina as the key
But read it so what happens you'll see.
For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you,
A very different read and this is my honest review.
August 24, 2021
Having the chance to review Sam Michaels new book was so exciting, Georgina and her family survived the war and she has her children back. One night at home she wakes after hearing a noise knowing she must get to the children she moves quietly through the rooms to gather her son and daughter. Putting them in a safe place she must find out who is in her and David's home. Sam Michaels has had me on an edge of your seat rollercoaster ride with this book you are hooked from start to finish, the twists and turns drive you to wanting to know NOW(lol).But i have to say say that this is a BRILLIANT book and Sam's fans will love it i also feel it is worthy of more than 5*
May 3, 2022
Wow, what a fanastic, on the edge of my seat 5th book in the Georgina Garrett Series. Will not spoil it for anyone who hasn't read this one
Can only say that if this the last book I've really loved each book in the series.
Hopefully Sam micheals could carry on and do a 6th book Fingers crossed 🤞 has the way the book finished there could be an other Great story by this Amazing Authour
Worth so much more than the 5 stars 🌟
Can only say that if this the last book I've really loved each book in the series.
Hopefully Sam micheals could carry on and do a 6th book Fingers crossed 🤞 has the way the book finished there could be an other Great story by this Amazing Authour
Worth so much more than the 5 stars 🌟
November 24, 2021
Wow wow wow
Well what can I say about 'Raven' without spoiling it for ones who haven't read it yet, apart from Sam Michaels has knocked it out of the bag once again!!! , This series has really kept me gripped, but Raven is really gritty,and not for the faint hearted! ! This one gos up a level and it needed it due to it being the last one In The series and Sam Michaels hasn't failed in that,
Sam has come out of retirement, after getting a phone call in the middle of the night which has blown her whole life apart, all the characters are here ,
Georgina drives back to London only to find mayhem!
Someone frm her past has come bck for revenge and she tries to figure out who it is and who is taunting her with David,
They are hurting and killing everyone that Georgina cares for and Georgina isn't taking this laying down!
Will she find out who it is ,will she get to David or is she too late?? I will tell you one thing with it being the last in the series get your tissues ready!! I was hoping that Sam would carry on with another character but after speaking to her and seeing her side I totally understand why she's closed it there, ....but form what I know of Sam she will be back with new characters and I can not wait!!!!!❤️❤️ But I'm still In mood with her 🤣🤣🤣you,ll understand when you read the book ! I read the ending with my mouth wide opened, and tears running down my face!! Love you Georgina, Johnny !! ❤️🥰🙏🙏
Well what can I say about 'Raven' without spoiling it for ones who haven't read it yet, apart from Sam Michaels has knocked it out of the bag once again!!! , This series has really kept me gripped, but Raven is really gritty,and not for the faint hearted! ! This one gos up a level and it needed it due to it being the last one In The series and Sam Michaels hasn't failed in that,
Sam has come out of retirement, after getting a phone call in the middle of the night which has blown her whole life apart, all the characters are here ,
Georgina drives back to London only to find mayhem!
Someone frm her past has come bck for revenge and she tries to figure out who it is and who is taunting her with David,
They are hurting and killing everyone that Georgina cares for and Georgina isn't taking this laying down!
Will she find out who it is ,will she get to David or is she too late?? I will tell you one thing with it being the last in the series get your tissues ready!! I was hoping that Sam would carry on with another character but after speaking to her and seeing her side I totally understand why she's closed it there, ....but form what I know of Sam she will be back with new characters and I can not wait!!!!!❤️❤️ But I'm still In mood with her 🤣🤣🤣you,ll understand when you read the book ! I read the ending with my mouth wide opened, and tears running down my face!! Love you Georgina, Johnny !! ❤️🥰🙏🙏
October 12, 2021
Raven is the fifth book in the Georgina Garrett series and the last. I will miss her feisty character.
Georgina is now retired and living in Kent with her husband David and her children for the last three years. But presently David is away in London checking on the business. It’s the middle of the night and Georgina is still awake when she sees a flash of a torchlight downstairs, she takes her gun out and grabs her kids and first makes them hide in the attic until who ever is in the house is dealt with. She shoots them and then flees to Maggie and Oppo’s farm. Was someone trying to kill her and why?
When she tries to get hold of David there is no answer. So, she heads off to London to find what’s going on. Only, to find David’s men are all dead and David and been abducted. She calls on all the old gang together to help her find out what’s going on and who has kidnapped David and why?
This is another fantastic episode in the series, and I am sad that it is the last one. It is gorier than the other books in this series. So, it is not for the faint hearted. I really enjoyed this book, and I can’t wait to see what Sam Michaels has up her sleeve for the next book she writes. 5 stars from me.
Georgina is now retired and living in Kent with her husband David and her children for the last three years. But presently David is away in London checking on the business. It’s the middle of the night and Georgina is still awake when she sees a flash of a torchlight downstairs, she takes her gun out and grabs her kids and first makes them hide in the attic until who ever is in the house is dealt with. She shoots them and then flees to Maggie and Oppo’s farm. Was someone trying to kill her and why?
When she tries to get hold of David there is no answer. So, she heads off to London to find what’s going on. Only, to find David’s men are all dead and David and been abducted. She calls on all the old gang together to help her find out what’s going on and who has kidnapped David and why?
This is another fantastic episode in the series, and I am sad that it is the last one. It is gorier than the other books in this series. So, it is not for the faint hearted. I really enjoyed this book, and I can’t wait to see what Sam Michaels has up her sleeve for the next book she writes. 5 stars from me.
November 7, 2021
would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this gripping novel
think martina cole and gangland killings, that will give you a hint to this story
i join this series at book 5 and though its a stand alone book there are hints in this book about the previous history found in the other 4 books but it didnt stop my enjoyment as i was drawn into this series right from the first page....
georgina garrett her full name is woken in the early hours of the morning...there are intruders in her house...her first priority is her children and when she stashes them away to safety she then goes to find out all she can... she does not know where her bodyguard is......
and so begins the nightmare journey for her....
wow from the first page till the last i was hooked...havent read anything like this sort since my last martina cole book
will be keeping an eye out for more from this author
think martina cole and gangland killings, that will give you a hint to this story
i join this series at book 5 and though its a stand alone book there are hints in this book about the previous history found in the other 4 books but it didnt stop my enjoyment as i was drawn into this series right from the first page....
georgina garrett her full name is woken in the early hours of the morning...there are intruders in her house...her first priority is her children and when she stashes them away to safety she then goes to find out all she can... she does not know where her bodyguard is......
and so begins the nightmare journey for her....
wow from the first page till the last i was hooked...havent read anything like this sort since my last martina cole book
will be keeping an eye out for more from this author
August 30, 2021
Book 5 in the Georgina Garrett series and sadly the last.
Living in Kent now in 1949 Georgina is living a very happy life in the countryside.When her husband David is working away in London she doesn't sleep well and when she hears noises she jumps into action getting her children to safety.Two men are in the house and it can only mean trouble.
She makes her way to David's house in London and finds a bloodbath and she can't find David his missing.She may have left the game but now she'll stop at nothing to get him back and whoever is responsible will pay.
I love Sam Michael's books and this one didn't dissapoint,lots of blood and gore going on making it her most graphic yet.
I really enjoyed this series of books but look forward to what's to come next from Sam Michaels.
Thank you to Netgalley and Aria and Aries for the ARC
Living in Kent now in 1949 Georgina is living a very happy life in the countryside.When her husband David is working away in London she doesn't sleep well and when she hears noises she jumps into action getting her children to safety.Two men are in the house and it can only mean trouble.
She makes her way to David's house in London and finds a bloodbath and she can't find David his missing.She may have left the game but now she'll stop at nothing to get him back and whoever is responsible will pay.
I love Sam Michael's books and this one didn't dissapoint,lots of blood and gore going on making it her most graphic yet.
I really enjoyed this series of books but look forward to what's to come next from Sam Michaels.
Thank you to Netgalley and Aria and Aries for the ARC
December 30, 2021
Raven by Sam Michaels.
Georgina Garrett Series Book 5.
She's out of retirement – and out for revenge. When Georgina Garrett wakes in the night to find intruders in her house, she knows she must do everything she can to keep her children safe. But just when she thinks the ordeal is over, she realises something is terribly wrong. She arrives at her crime-lord husband David Maynard's London house to find a bloodbath. Six of David's best men lie dead and he is nowhere to be found. Georgina may have walked away from the game but she's still the best player on the street. Now, she will stop at nothing to get her husband back and to make whoever took him pay for ever daring to set foot in her town.
Omg what a series. I absolutely love it. Great story plot and characters. I love Georgina. She's my favourite. 5*.
Georgina Garrett Series Book 5.
She's out of retirement – and out for revenge. When Georgina Garrett wakes in the night to find intruders in her house, she knows she must do everything she can to keep her children safe. But just when she thinks the ordeal is over, she realises something is terribly wrong. She arrives at her crime-lord husband David Maynard's London house to find a bloodbath. Six of David's best men lie dead and he is nowhere to be found. Georgina may have walked away from the game but she's still the best player on the street. Now, she will stop at nothing to get her husband back and to make whoever took him pay for ever daring to set foot in her town.
Omg what a series. I absolutely love it. Great story plot and characters. I love Georgina. She's my favourite. 5*.
October 2, 2021
I have enjoyed every book in the Georgina Garrett series this one (Raven) being number five and what a corker it is.
Sam Michaels is a talented writer who knows how to keep her readers stuck fast to their seats.
Raven as like the other books is fast-paced and gritty. There are gory moments that make you squirm and it's got twists that make you want to keep reading to find out what happens next.
There are some great characters, I love Georgina she is feisty but fair, but my favourite is her loyal sidekick, Johnny Dymond.
A real great crime story, If you haven't read the series I thoroughly recommend it.
Sam Michaels is a talented writer who knows how to keep her readers stuck fast to their seats.
Raven as like the other books is fast-paced and gritty. There are gory moments that make you squirm and it's got twists that make you want to keep reading to find out what happens next.
There are some great characters, I love Georgina she is feisty but fair, but my favourite is her loyal sidekick, Johnny Dymond.
A real great crime story, If you haven't read the series I thoroughly recommend it.
November 15, 2021
Mixed emotions with this book. It’s the last book in a fabulous series about Georgina Garrett, after following her life it’s a bit sad to say goodbye to this series, but on the other hand I’m left excited to see what Sam writes next. This book is not for the faint hearted, it’s a fast paced gangland book with so much going on in it. You are taken on an emotional rollercoaster with every emotion going throughout this book. Make sure you have time as I guarantee you won’t want to put this one down once you start it. Another fantastic five star read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
November 16, 2021
Wow. .... what a great addition to the georgina garnett series thoroughly enjoyed it georgina wakes in the middle of the night, to find intruders in her home, after taking the children to hide, she feels something is very very wrong, georgina goes to her husbands other home to find 6 of his best men killed but where is her husband david? Georgina has walked away from the violence but will do whatever it takes to get david back, whats the reason for the family being targeted? Not for the faint hearted. Loved it ......
November 17, 2021
Raven book (Georgina Garrett series book 5) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another fantastic instalment of a great series of books & from the start I have loved the storyline ,& the characters especially the main ones.The author grabs you from the first page to the last & I didn't want it to end.I definitely recommend this book though if you haven't read the first books then I'd day start from the first book,you won't be disappointed.I lol them all & you should enjoy this series as well.worth the 5 stars & more ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another fantastic instalment of a great series of books & from the start I have loved the storyline ,& the characters especially the main ones.The author grabs you from the first page to the last & I didn't want it to end.I definitely recommend this book though if you haven't read the first books then I'd day start from the first book,you won't be disappointed.I lol them all & you should enjoy this series as well.worth the 5 stars & more ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
November 28, 2021
I actually did not like the book as compared to other books of the series it was the runt of the litter not much of story or adventure as the previous book and way too much background, it was the mysterious background that attracts readers but for both Eddie and Thomas we get chapters full of background.
Now as a Georgiana Garret story it fails but if the book is intended as start of a new series than its good.
And the Prologue of First book 's impact we still haven't seen what happened to Liam
Now as a Georgiana Garret story it fails but if the book is intended as start of a new series than its good.
And the Prologue of First book 's impact we still haven't seen what happened to Liam
December 2, 2021
This is the first book that I have read by Sam Michaels and I loved it. If you're a fan of Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers, Jacqui Rose and Jessie Keane you need to read this book.
Raven is book 5 in the Georgina Garrett series and despite not reading the previous books it was easy to get into and pick up on all of the characters. I will be going back to read the first four straight away.
The story was gritty, violent and gripping - I love the female boss in the gangland genre and this delivers on all counts. I highly recommend it.
Raven is book 5 in the Georgina Garrett series and despite not reading the previous books it was easy to get into and pick up on all of the characters. I will be going back to read the first four straight away.
The story was gritty, violent and gripping - I love the female boss in the gangland genre and this delivers on all counts. I highly recommend it.
June 14, 2022
An intensifying BEST ever read
Oh I loved this book, I just couldn't put it down, but I had to, because 'life' just got in my way. That said, every moment I got, I picked it back up again, and within two nights, I was reluctantly reading the last chapter.... As much as I didn't want it to end but it did.
The language was colourful, (perfect for Miss Garret) but I was there, swear words in toe. I'd highly recommend reading this book, just like the first four, all so brilliantly written from start to finish.
Oh I loved this book, I just couldn't put it down, but I had to, because 'life' just got in my way. That said, every moment I got, I picked it back up again, and within two nights, I was reluctantly reading the last chapter.... As much as I didn't want it to end but it did.
The language was colourful, (perfect for Miss Garret) but I was there, swear words in toe. I'd highly recommend reading this book, just like the first four, all so brilliantly written from start to finish.
August 23, 2021
Sam Michaels is a force to be reckoned with!! I've read every one of her books and loved each one!! The Georgina Garrett series is absolutely brilliant!! But Sam Michaels you've really outdone yourself this time!! I knew after the first page that this one was going to be special. But I didn't expect all the twists and turns. As a gangland thriller it's everything you'd expect and more!! That ending though.....what have you done??? Amazing absolutely amazing!! Bring on the next one!!!!
November 10, 2021
Georgina's most attractive quality is her love of family, but someone in the criminal world is using this against her, and she is determined to seek vengeance. This is fast-paced ganglit has vibrant characters and violent scenes. The perfect read if you like gritty gangland fiction with authentic settings, believable characters and events.
I received a copy of this book from 'Head of Zeus' Aries in return for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book from 'Head of Zeus' Aries in return for an honest review.
November 21, 2021
I don't often read a book out of order in a series, but having followed Sam Michaels on social media for a while, when the chance came along to read her lates, I grabbed it. And devoured the book in a day. Really easy to read, if stomach turning at times! I will probably go back and read the rest of the series, to see the stories behind the glimpses that were shown here. These were all bad people, but I was still rooting for Georgina and her crew. Gruesome and gripping!! #netgalley #raven
August 26, 2021
This is the final book in the Georgina Garett series and as usual it had its share of gripping moments as well as some heartbreaking ones , I loved this series and am quite sad that it’s come to a finish but I’m already looking forward to seeing what Sam Michaels has for us to read next. If you haven’t read any of these, what are you waiting for? Definitely a five star read
August 27, 2021
Another gritty, 5 star hit for Sam Michaels! Book 5 in the Georgina Garrett series is just as brilliant as the other 4. There's more gang rivalry, heart break & warm moments to be had throughout the book, which had me hooked from the start. My favourite character, obviously Georgina aside, has to be faithful & loyal Johnny Dymond. I'd love to read his memoirs next!
October 17, 2021
Raven is book 5 in a very good series featuring Georgina Garrett and it just keeps improving. Beware if you don't like gore! It's fast moving, gritty and not for the faint hearted but that aside, a highly recommended read. This is the best in the series and fans will love the explosive ending. Thanks to Net Galley for this ARC. It's an easy 5*.
November 26, 2021
Gripping
I have this book 5stars because like the other 4 books it was very hard to put down! The story was kind of sad in a way because Georgina died,but would like to say thanks Sam for another amazing read ,and can't wait to see what you have instore in that brilliant mind of yours!
I have this book 5stars because like the other 4 books it was very hard to put down! The story was kind of sad in a way because Georgina died,but would like to say thanks Sam for another amazing read ,and can't wait to see what you have instore in that brilliant mind of yours!
November 29, 2021
Good reading .
Very interesting reading and a good author who has a remarkable mind to write these books .cannot wait for the follow-up of her next book .I would recommend this book to friends or just give Sam Michaels a chance like I did and you will not look back .I rate this book 4 stars .
Very interesting reading and a good author who has a remarkable mind to write these books .cannot wait for the follow-up of her next book .I would recommend this book to friends or just give Sam Michaels a chance like I did and you will not look back .I rate this book 4 stars .
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