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Traitor
THE BRAND NEW GANGLAND CRIME NOVEL FROM ROBERTA KRAY. NO ONE KNOWS CRIME LIKE KRAY.
She sold him out. Now he's out for revenge . . .
After her murderous ex-boyfriend who she turned in to the police was released from prison, Jem Byrne fled to London, desperate to hide herself in the hustle of the big city. Now she spends every day watching her back, waiting for him to catch up with her. But The Mansfield estate is far from a safe place to hide, and Jem soon learns she's only ever one wrong move away from being found out - and sold out.
Private Investigator Harry Lind makes a living out of other people's secrets. When he meets Jem, he can tell she's hiding something big and he's desperate to find out what. But his talents have already been enlisted by an aging mother hoping to discover the truth about her daughter's disappearance fifty years earlier. There's also the two kids from The Mansfield pestering him to find their missing dad. Could Jem be the key to cracking both cases?
And then there's Philip, The Mansfield Estate's newest resident. He's lurking in the shadows, watching it all unfold. Or is he doing more than just watching?
Full of the same danger and grit as its London setting, this is author Roberta Kray at the top of her game. Get ready for a KILLER read . . .
'Well into MARTINA COLE territory' Independent
'A cracking good read' JESSIE KEANE
She sold him out. Now he's out for revenge . . .
After her murderous ex-boyfriend who she turned in to the police was released from prison, Jem Byrne fled to London, desperate to hide herself in the hustle of the big city. Now she spends every day watching her back, waiting for him to catch up with her. But The Mansfield estate is far from a safe place to hide, and Jem soon learns she's only ever one wrong move away from being found out - and sold out.
Private Investigator Harry Lind makes a living out of other people's secrets. When he meets Jem, he can tell she's hiding something big and he's desperate to find out what. But his talents have already been enlisted by an aging mother hoping to discover the truth about her daughter's disappearance fifty years earlier. There's also the two kids from The Mansfield pestering him to find their missing dad. Could Jem be the key to cracking both cases?
And then there's Philip, The Mansfield Estate's newest resident. He's lurking in the shadows, watching it all unfold. Or is he doing more than just watching?
Full of the same danger and grit as its London setting, this is author Roberta Kray at the top of her game. Get ready for a KILLER read . . .
'Well into MARTINA COLE territory' Independent
'A cracking good read' JESSIE KEANE
430 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2024
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November 14, 2024
A while since read a book by this author and it was a welcome return to her work
This is a gangland/family drama/whodunit where 2 main storylines are mixed in with quite a few other mini ones that all come together in the mix
Everything is based around an estate in East London and one story focuses on a missing teen from 50 years ago whilst the other on a new resident who is in hiding and fearing for her life
I liked all the angles of all the stories and how they weaved together, the characters are a mix of treacherous, victim and saviour and all work really well ( fav being the estate gossip who misses nothing! )
Not much else to say except it was a really good read, one of those when you pick it back up you effortlessly fall back into, enjoyable and well written
This is a gangland/family drama/whodunit where 2 main storylines are mixed in with quite a few other mini ones that all come together in the mix
Everything is based around an estate in East London and one story focuses on a missing teen from 50 years ago whilst the other on a new resident who is in hiding and fearing for her life
I liked all the angles of all the stories and how they weaved together, the characters are a mix of treacherous, victim and saviour and all work really well ( fav being the estate gossip who misses nothing! )
Not much else to say except it was a really good read, one of those when you pick it back up you effortlessly fall back into, enjoyable and well written
November 13, 2024
This is a great gangland thriller.
Jem is hiding from her violent ex as he's just been released from prison.
She meets private investigator Harry Lind and he agrees to help her but he is also dealing with a couple of other cases.
This story has many threads and with them all centred around the Mansfield Estate, there's plenty going on in this book.
This is a gritty gangland thriller that I enjoyed.
Thanks to Little Brown Book Group for the opportunity to read this book.
Jem is hiding from her violent ex as he's just been released from prison.
She meets private investigator Harry Lind and he agrees to help her but he is also dealing with a couple of other cases.
This story has many threads and with them all centred around the Mansfield Estate, there's plenty going on in this book.
This is a gritty gangland thriller that I enjoyed.
Thanks to Little Brown Book Group for the opportunity to read this book.
December 22, 2024
Roberta Kray delivers another captivating story with this gangland novel. True to her usual high standards, the book presents an intriguing mystery featuring a mix of compelling characters, some of whom may send shivers down your spine.
The main characters are Jem and private investigator Harry Lind. The story is set around the Mansfield estate, a rough area filled with weapons, drugs, and shady dealings. It's a gripping tale that explores themes of violence and gangland crime.
The main characters are Jem and private investigator Harry Lind. The story is set around the Mansfield estate, a rough area filled with weapons, drugs, and shady dealings. It's a gripping tale that explores themes of violence and gangland crime.
June 27, 2025
Very enjoyable with a number of storylines running alongside each other but held together nicely by a couple of central characters. I particularly liked how it engaged with the criminal underworld win a light touch manner
April 5, 2025
Another well paced great read by Roberta. So many complex characters in this one! Such a heart warming ending though. I of course highly recommend this book. A standalone novel.
May 7, 2025
loved it and reading the previous books in this collection they all come together worth a read with the others too as they follow each other
September 8, 2025
This was gripping from start to finish absolutely loved this!
September 28, 2025
First time reading Roberta Kray. What a great gangland thriller. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Didn’t expect the ending
November 24, 2024
Now this author writes some really gritty excellent gangland thrillers and her latest one Traitor by Roberta Kray was no different. This book was excellent from start to finish, Once you start to read it you will be turning your pages to find out what happens next especially as it full of great twists and turns that will have you gripped.
This book is based around The Mansfield estate in East London, with one story that focuses on a missing teen from 50 years ago.
The other story focuses on a new resident called Jem Byrne, who has run away from her existing life, now she is in hiding and fearing for her life. With every knock on her door, or every corner she turns down etc, she always fears that he has found her! all because she sold him out.
Now, her murderous ex-boyfriend who she turned in to the police was released from prison, Now he's out for revenge . . . . . . . . .Jem Byrne has to be very careful in everything she does even more so, He could be anywhere sitting there, waiting for her. . . . . . . . .
Private Investigator Harry Lind makes a living out of other people's secrets. When he meets Jem, he can tell she's hiding something big and he's desperate to find out what. But his talents have already been enlisted by another: an ageing mother hoping to discover the truth about her daughter's disappearance fifty years earlier on the Mansfield estate.
There's also the two kids from The Mansfield pestering him to find their missing dad.
Now, Could Jem be the key to cracking both cases?
WoW. . . . . this book is another 5 star read. A great holiday book........I loved it.
This book is based around The Mansfield estate in East London, with one story that focuses on a missing teen from 50 years ago.
The other story focuses on a new resident called Jem Byrne, who has run away from her existing life, now she is in hiding and fearing for her life. With every knock on her door, or every corner she turns down etc, she always fears that he has found her! all because she sold him out.
Now, her murderous ex-boyfriend who she turned in to the police was released from prison, Now he's out for revenge . . . . . . . . .Jem Byrne has to be very careful in everything she does even more so, He could be anywhere sitting there, waiting for her. . . . . . . . .
Private Investigator Harry Lind makes a living out of other people's secrets. When he meets Jem, he can tell she's hiding something big and he's desperate to find out what. But his talents have already been enlisted by another: an ageing mother hoping to discover the truth about her daughter's disappearance fifty years earlier on the Mansfield estate.
There's also the two kids from The Mansfield pestering him to find their missing dad.
Now, Could Jem be the key to cracking both cases?
WoW. . . . . this book is another 5 star read. A great holiday book........I loved it.
October 24, 2024
#thankyounetgalley for gifting me this book for a honest review
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She sold him out. Now he's out for revenge . . .
After her murderous ex-boyfriend who she turned in to the police was released from prison, Jem Byrne fled to London, desperate to hide herself in the hustle of the big city. Now she spends every day watching her back, waiting for him to catch up with her. But The Mansfield estate is far from a safe place to hide, and Jem soon learns she's only ever one wrong move away from being found out - and sold out.
Private Investigator Harry Lind makes a living out of other people's secrets. When he meets Jem, he can tell she's hiding something big and he's desperate to find out what. But his talents have already been enlisted by another: an aging mother hoping to discover the truth about her daughter's disappearance fifty years earlier. There's also the two kids from The Mansfield pestering him to find their missing dad. Could Jem be the key to cracking both cases?
And then there's Philip, The Mansfield Estate's newest resident. He's lurking in the shadows, watching it all unfold. Or is he doing more than just watching?
Absolutely loved this book no one does it better then Roberta kray
Just love the story line and way it ties in together also loved the characters always look forward to new books by this author you can’t go wrong then a London gangland crime xx
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She sold him out. Now he's out for revenge . . .
After her murderous ex-boyfriend who she turned in to the police was released from prison, Jem Byrne fled to London, desperate to hide herself in the hustle of the big city. Now she spends every day watching her back, waiting for him to catch up with her. But The Mansfield estate is far from a safe place to hide, and Jem soon learns she's only ever one wrong move away from being found out - and sold out.
Private Investigator Harry Lind makes a living out of other people's secrets. When he meets Jem, he can tell she's hiding something big and he's desperate to find out what. But his talents have already been enlisted by another: an aging mother hoping to discover the truth about her daughter's disappearance fifty years earlier. There's also the two kids from The Mansfield pestering him to find their missing dad. Could Jem be the key to cracking both cases?
And then there's Philip, The Mansfield Estate's newest resident. He's lurking in the shadows, watching it all unfold. Or is he doing more than just watching?
Absolutely loved this book no one does it better then Roberta kray
Just love the story line and way it ties in together also loved the characters always look forward to new books by this author you can’t go wrong then a London gangland crime xx
November 12, 2024
After reading Roberta Kray's new release, I remembered why I love her writing style and appreciated how her storytelling kept me engaged.
‘Traitor’ effortlessly combines elements of gangland drama, family dynamics, and a whodunit mystery. The story features dual storylines that intertwine with several smaller narratives, resulting in a complex and engaging reading experience. The plot flows well and makes for an effortless read.
The characters are well-developed, featuring a range of archetypes, including treacherous individuals, innocent victims, and unexpected heroes, contributing to their overall depth.
Overall, as predicted, it is a fast-paced, addictive, absorbing read that I highly recommend to fans of this genre.
‘Traitor’ effortlessly combines elements of gangland drama, family dynamics, and a whodunit mystery. The story features dual storylines that intertwine with several smaller narratives, resulting in a complex and engaging reading experience. The plot flows well and makes for an effortless read.
The characters are well-developed, featuring a range of archetypes, including treacherous individuals, innocent victims, and unexpected heroes, contributing to their overall depth.
Overall, as predicted, it is a fast-paced, addictive, absorbing read that I highly recommend to fans of this genre.
November 14, 2024
A thoroughly enjoyable thriller based on an infamous estate in the East end of London.
Roberta Kray has written another great standalone novel. A great author and I have read all of her books to date.
There are 4 storyline’s which seem to be interwoven due to their connection geographically wise, but obviously this might not be the only link….
We have Jem on the run from a violent and criminal ex. Kayleigh and Kit searching for a missing father. Celia’s cold case looking for her long lost daughter and finally, Philip/ Joe an author who is taking his book preparations a tad too far maybe… and to to top it off we have Henry a PI in the mix.
A busy but well written storyline with good character definition makes this a great book.
Roberta Kray has written another great standalone novel. A great author and I have read all of her books to date.
There are 4 storyline’s which seem to be interwoven due to their connection geographically wise, but obviously this might not be the only link….
We have Jem on the run from a violent and criminal ex. Kayleigh and Kit searching for a missing father. Celia’s cold case looking for her long lost daughter and finally, Philip/ Joe an author who is taking his book preparations a tad too far maybe… and to to top it off we have Henry a PI in the mix.
A busy but well written storyline with good character definition makes this a great book.
November 8, 2024
This is a story with interwoven storylines, two main ones, and a couple of small ones.
It started out fairly well but I must admit it dragged on a bit for my liking,the authors other books always managed to grip me as the whole gangland/crime aspect is one I enjoy but this one was just lacking for me,Ive preferred her other books more
Thanks to Netgalley and Little Brown Books Group Uk for the ARC.
It started out fairly well but I must admit it dragged on a bit for my liking,the authors other books always managed to grip me as the whole gangland/crime aspect is one I enjoy but this one was just lacking for me,Ive preferred her other books more
Thanks to Netgalley and Little Brown Books Group Uk for the ARC.
October 28, 2024
A very good gangster thriller, set in London from the author, an expert in the genre. The plotting is well thought out, with believable characters and an interesting storyline. A good read for lovers of the genre. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.
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