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East End #3
East End Retribution
Tensions have reached boiling point in the East End.
Jimmy Diamond is growing up in the shadow of his gangster father, Martin Morton, who is determined to get shot of him. Trouble is, Jimmy is not prepared to go quietly. Martin Morton murdered his mother, and now it’s time for him to pay.
With the help of his father’s rival, Dave Carter, Jimmy starts to make plans. Martin Morton is about to get the punishment he deserves.
But Jimmy is not the only one with revenge in his heart. The knives are out. It’s time for good old-fashioned East End Retribution.
Jimmy Diamond is growing up in the shadow of his gangster father, Martin Morton, who is determined to get shot of him. Trouble is, Jimmy is not prepared to go quietly. Martin Morton murdered his mother, and now it’s time for him to pay.
With the help of his father’s rival, Dave Carter, Jimmy starts to make plans. Martin Morton is about to get the punishment he deserves.
But Jimmy is not the only one with revenge in his heart. The knives are out. It’s time for good old-fashioned East End Retribution.
381 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 12, 2017
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D.S. Butler
35 books898 followersAuthor of the Karen Hart series. Ex-biochemist turned crime-writer. Huge Queen fan. Loves to read crime fiction.
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January 6, 2018
Absolutely loved these 3 books. Gripping from start to finish. Excellent
Loved all three books they are brilliant from the beginning to the end. I would highly recommend. Hope there is a follow-up
Loved all three books they are brilliant from the beginning to the end. I would highly recommend. Hope there is a follow-up
September 13, 2025
East End Retribution delivers a supposed conclusion to the East End trilogy although the ending has been left primed for more. The story remains about , betrayal, revenge, and family competing in the ruthless world of gangsters and straight businesses.
While gangsters and their kin are the main characters the story is really about bonds, emotional ties, whether it is possible to redeem yourself and what people will do to progress and survive.
Overall, East End Retribution is a decent (supposed) finale to the series. For those that like to cast the TV/movie cast to the characters you will have a good time planning. it could be argued that all three books are formulaic and maybe aren't the deepest, however, they are very readable and they do keep you turning that page.
While gangsters and their kin are the main characters the story is really about bonds, emotional ties, whether it is possible to redeem yourself and what people will do to progress and survive.
Overall, East End Retribution is a decent (supposed) finale to the series. For those that like to cast the TV/movie cast to the characters you will have a good time planning. it could be argued that all three books are formulaic and maybe aren't the deepest, however, they are very readable and they do keep you turning that page.
August 10, 2020
I was dubious
I've read quite a few fictional books on city gangland from the world over. I am always aware only so many story lines can be created, but I gotta say here is another and it's up there with the best. All the characters intricately woven together living their lives on different levels. Each book leads into the next chapter in their lives, a gripping read leaving you ready to find out what's next, so Dani Oakley it's odd to you now, when's the next instalment please 👍😀
I've read quite a few fictional books on city gangland from the world over. I am always aware only so many story lines can be created, but I gotta say here is another and it's up there with the best. All the characters intricately woven together living their lives on different levels. Each book leads into the next chapter in their lives, a gripping read leaving you ready to find out what's next, so Dani Oakley it's odd to you now, when's the next instalment please 👍😀
February 17, 2023
Brilliant, I enjoyed every page. As good a writer as all the east end crime novels I’ve read, over 200. I’ve read all of the D S Butler thriller’s brilliant is the best way I can describe them
Young at Heart, Dani Oakley a brilliant writer, definitely on a par with Martina Cole and Roberta Katy. A must read
Young at Heart, Dani Oakley a brilliant writer, definitely on a par with Martina Cole and Roberta Katy. A must read
May 22, 2025
This is the last of the 3 books in this series. This one brought the story to an end. It would be nice if another book could be written which perhaps takes us on 10 years, to see what happens to the Carters and the Mortons in the future. All 3 books were excellent books which were difficult to put down once started. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND these books to lovers of both thrillers and sagas.
November 24, 2018
East End Retribution
Fabulous !!!!
Looking forward to reading the next book ... looks like Jimmy and Derek are going to be at logger heads
That’s assuming there’s going to be a follow up book regarding this story
Fabulous !!!!
Looking forward to reading the next book ... looks like Jimmy and Derek are going to be at logger heads
That’s assuming there’s going to be a follow up book regarding this story
May 22, 2019
Last book so far
Well this was the last book of the series I go for its not as the book left it open for more to happen. I have downloaded a couple of her stand alone books but I am also going to make a start on the deadly series.
Well this was the last book of the series I go for its not as the book left it open for more to happen. I have downloaded a couple of her stand alone books but I am also going to make a start on the deadly series.
September 23, 2022
Top top story great author
The story just flows and the characters are amazing and believable. This is a tremendous read one you just can't put down hope you enjoy it as much as I did
The story just flows and the characters are amazing and believable. This is a tremendous read one you just can't put down hope you enjoy it as much as I did
June 16, 2023
Brought back memories
Before I retired I was a Legal Secretary and enjoyed my job. I met several types of characters who needed our help!!!
I also met the three guys who were shot in Retendon.
Before I retired I was a Legal Secretary and enjoyed my job. I met several types of characters who needed our help!!!
I also met the three guys who were shot in Retendon.
May 9, 2017
Loved this book a real page turner
Loved this book a real page turner, carnt wait for the next instalment, great characters and storyline there has to be another instalment
Loved this book a real page turner, carnt wait for the next instalment, great characters and storyline there has to be another instalment
May 23, 2017
Yet again, another excellent read from Dani, she has sooooooo cracked East End crime writing!, such an easy read, gobbled up page after page, could not read fast enough, just a bummer I have to work and sleep inbetween!!
June 21, 2017
brilliant
i enjpyed reading this series ever so much. im gutted its finished ..i want more!!!! i fpund the 3rd book was tge best.i enjoyed the first 2 but the 3rd was my favourite
i enjpyed reading this series ever so much. im gutted its finished ..i want more!!!! i fpund the 3rd book was tge best.i enjoyed the first 2 but the 3rd was my favourite
July 16, 2017
Good Read
This one is definitely the best in the series so far. Really enjoyed reading it as the characters developed more and some nice twists and turns in the storyline.
This one is definitely the best in the series so far. Really enjoyed reading it as the characters developed more and some nice twists and turns in the storyline.
December 7, 2017
Brilliant read.
Great book. Read all three. Couldn't put them down. Hope there's going to be a follow up!!!
Brilliant author. Well worth a read!!!
Great book. Read all three. Couldn't put them down. Hope there's going to be a follow up!!!
Brilliant author. Well worth a read!!!
December 13, 2017
3rd book read in this series, believe there will be a 4th one. No way can Dani Oakley not continue so can find out what else is going to happen. Great read worth more than 5 Stars
December 27, 2017
Brilliant
Love the characters and reading about gangster related stories . the characters are believable. The stories are too. Can't wait for the next book.
Love the characters and reading about gangster related stories . the characters are believable. The stories are too. Can't wait for the next book.
January 22, 2018
I really enjoyed this 2nd book in the Diamond saga. Great insight to the Easy End back in the 60’s. You get to know all the characters well. Revenge was served well. Can’t wait for the next book.
January 23, 2018
Loved all three in the series.
March 20, 2018
A great East End trilogy with characters that you can relate to. Another book could easily follow on from the end of this one and hopefully will.
April 8, 2018
As fabulous as the first two
Love these books. Gripping. And the perfect ending. Would love there to be a fourth but will take a look at the others by this author
Love these books. Gripping. And the perfect ending. Would love there to be a fourth but will take a look at the others by this author
June 4, 2018
Finished in one sitting, looking forward to the next instalment in the lives of the diamond and Carter family's.
February 20, 2019
Diamonds don't last
The characters were real and though villains i felt sympathy for Jimmy and even worse for Babs both victims of circumstances
The characters were real and though villains i felt sympathy for Jimmy and even worse for Babs both victims of circumstances
April 20, 2019
Brilliantly trilogy hope she writes more now about Derek and Jimmy
Going to try more of her books now so glad I’ve found this author
Going to try more of her books now so glad I’ve found this author
April 24, 2019
East end trilogy
Ive read this trilogy of books and I enjoyed the whole saga . It was good to follow the characters and eagerly awaiting a follow up.
Ive read this trilogy of books and I enjoyed the whole saga . It was good to follow the characters and eagerly awaiting a follow up.
May 2, 2019
Awesome
Love the Morton saga get in gear for the next instalment good books and down to the nitty gritty of the diversity in leader ship
Love the Morton saga get in gear for the next instalment good books and down to the nitty gritty of the diversity in leader ship
November 10, 2019
East End Retribution⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Enjoyed the series,will be reading more from this author.I enjoy how she tells the stories,really good description & storylines ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Enjoyed the series,will be reading more from this author.I enjoy how she tells the stories,really good description & storylines ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
February 12, 2020
Almost Perfect
This trilogy kept me enthralled from the first page. Hoping I can now find a follow on to see what happens next!
This trilogy kept me enthralled from the first page. Hoping I can now find a follow on to see what happens next!
June 2, 2020
What a brilliant way to end this trilogy, all loose ends tied.
I feel sad that it is over. An interesting follow up
Would be a nice idea. An excellent read. Super
I feel sad that it is over. An interesting follow up
Would be a nice idea. An excellent read. Super
June 14, 2020
Good read
This book is a good read and had some good twists and turns. Looking forward to the next book in the series. Thank you
This book is a good read and had some good twists and turns. Looking forward to the next book in the series. Thank you
July 2, 2020
Great book
I would love for another one to follow this one tho let us know how the younger characters get along. This was a great read.
I would love for another one to follow this one tho let us know how the younger characters get along. This was a great read.
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