- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: UK General Books (Oct 24 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0007326564
- ISBN-13: 978-0007326563
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 3.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #64,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Keane's [books] have a grittiness and strong sense of place and character that make them especially compelling." —Choice Magazine
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Annie Carter was a madam in a brothel and a New York gangster's moll, but now her protection is gone and her enemies are closing in
In 1971, London gang boss Annie Carter Barolli is living the New York high life with the feared mafia godfather Constantine Barolli. When family tragedy strikes, it leaves only Annie, Constantine's sister Gina, and his three children alive, and now they're in terrible danger. What's worse is that it signals a major shift in mafia power. Annie returns to London with her daughter Layla, pursued by a hit man. Someone wants her dead and the only way she can stay alive is to find out who's paying for the contract and to strike first. Then, the reappearance of an old East End face sparks a shocking suspicion—the possibility that Max Carter, Annie's first and greatest love, didn't die two years ago, as she had been led to believe. Has he truly just been playing dead?
In 1971, London gang boss Annie Carter Barolli is living the New York high life with the feared mafia godfather Constantine Barolli. When family tragedy strikes, it leaves only Annie, Constantine's sister Gina, and his three children alive, and now they're in terrible danger. What's worse is that it signals a major shift in mafia power. Annie returns to London with her daughter Layla, pursued by a hit man. Someone wants her dead and the only way she can stay alive is to find out who's paying for the contract and to strike first. Then, the reappearance of an old East End face sparks a shocking suspicion—the possibility that Max Carter, Annie's first and greatest love, didn't die two years ago, as she had been led to believe. Has he truly just been playing dead?
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gritty, fast-paced & won't let you down!, Aug 4 2011
By Rachel - Published on Amazon.com
Finished this all too quickly! Fast-paced, gritty, real characters that get you involved in the story, and a great plot. Annie Carter returns in this sequel, but this time is stripped of her crime boss status and pursued by a hit-man to London. There she tries to get to the bottom of who is behind it all and get a step ahead of them. Great suspense, excellent action, and I can't wait for the next book from Jessie Keane!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
First Class Book!, Sep 19 2011
By Best Books To Read "Best Books To Read" - Published on Amazon.com
**NOTE**SPOILERS**If you haven't read the previous Annie Carter books, you should read them and not read this review as it will inevitably contain spoilers!
I (for some reason) was under the impression that Annie Carter was part of a trilogy only and that after the third book that was the end. How wrong (and secretly delighted) was I when I realised her new book was featuring the one and only Annie Carter.
As those who have read her previous books will know she is now married to Mafia Mob boss Constantine Barolli. The book takes us straight into the action of Annie in New York with her husband before tragedy strikes. I must admit that it only took me a matter of two or three chapters before I was drawn into Annie's world again hook line and sinker!
Annie's life is once again in turmoil and as she heads back to London she has no idea what is in store for her. We once again see the old faithful characters re-appear that have featured in her previous books such as her friend Dolly who now runs the clubs in London for Annie, as well as Ellie and Chris who run the brothels.
In addition to the older friends we meet the newer members of Annie's family in the form of her stepchildren, and what a bunch they are. Constantine's three children were fabulous characters and I absolutely hated two of them from the very beginning.
Added to Annie's pressures of her extended family is the re-appearance of her supposedly dead ex-husband Max which puts a completely different spin on what has happened in the series so far.
The story has incredible pace from the very beginning and we see a slightly more timid Annie try to get her life back together in London. In the beginning I was wondering what had happened to the feisty woman we met in the last three books but thankfully as she fights back to get her life together we once again see her character come back to life.
The book picks up pace nicely and the ending was brilliant (although I figured who the bad guy was around the halfway stage). Jessie Keane has yet again produced an outstanding book, and one that I think Annie Carter fans are going to love. Lots of twists and surprises all the way through, combined with brilliant writing made for a top notch read in my opinion. I suppose now all that's left to do is count the days until the next Jessie Keane release.
Highly recommended, although I would suggest starting at the first book in the series to gain the background of Annie Carter!
5.0 out of 5 stars
a very good read, Nov 27 2011
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This was the book where I was introduced to Annie Carter, and what a character.Loved every page of this book. I'm looking for more books by Jessie Keane. She really envelopes me in her stories. I can still smell the hot arid countryside that she describes in Playing Dead. Rock on Jessie!!!
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