The Pact

by Roberta Kray

She's made a deal with a devil... THE PACT____________Eve Weston, daughter of recently deceased con man Alexander Weston, knows a good deal when she sees it - and this one doesn't even come close. But if she doesn't want her vulnerable brother Terry being beaten to a pulp in jail, she can't afford to be fussy.In desperation Eve turns to another prisoner, a dangerous-seeming individual called Martin Cavelli. They make a secret if Cavelli protects Terry then she will pay whatever it costs.But making a deal with the Devil comes at a price, and after a break-in and a viscous assault Eve begins to question her choice. It seems Cavelli is leading her straight into Hell, and now it's not only her brother's life on the line . . .NO ONE KNOWS CRIME LIKE KRAY____________PRAISE FOR ROBERTA KRAY'S GRITTY CRIME THRILLERS'Great writing, gripping story, loved it!' Mandasue Heller 'Well into Martina Cole territory' Independent'Action, intrigue. . . sure to please any crime fiction fans' Woman'A compelling mystery'Heather Burnside

Genres: Crime

580 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 25, 2007

Reviews

[Anil Dhingra · Rating 3 out of 5]

A rather disappointing thriller. Eve, the main and most interesting character, makes a Pact with a strongman in the prison to protect her younger brother who is there for 6 months.
In return she agrees to do jobs for the Don. This turns out to be much complex and life threatening.
There are too many characters the gangs, cops, investigators, prisoners, prison staff. Too complex.
The story should have flown more smoothly.

[John Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book rather frustrating at times but other times entertaining. It certainly isn't the usual quality I've come to expect from Roberta. This was written many years ago though and it have its redeeming qualities at times! I would recommend Roberta Kray but maybe not this book but then someone else may find it a great book!

[Bookaholic · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dnf

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best Roberta Kray book I’ve read. Disappointing.

[Paul Shepherd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good gripping kray novel

[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find Roberta's books a little slow to start with but once they get going they are brilliant books 📖

[Donna MacRae · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Was interested to see how it would end. It would seem the author has kept it open for the story to continue in a later novel. I'll be looking out for that.

[Wyma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kray does what no one else does: she allies us with the criminal's family: wife, girlfriend, daughter. She does it with insight and humor and presents a mystery to solve as well. I'm about 1/5 way through this and have to finish it quickly so I can return it to the library before I leave tomorrow. Better make it an early night. Read it and returned it and it's her best. I began it again just to refresh myself on why I immediately liked it to much.

[Elaine Browne]

I tried very hard to get into this but it was lacklustre to say the least
It was very confusing I couldn't grip it it was all over the place
The characters were flat uninteresting and extremely boring
The pact more like the bore I gave two stars because all though the story was boring it had premise so that means that the writer may improve with time

[Joe Stamber · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book does what is says on the tin - a tale of London lowlifes, a reasonably entertaining read, I whizzed through it with a modicum of interest for the charachters I was reading about. It was part of a 3 for £5 deal and I didn't feel like I'd wasted my money. Just about deserves 3 stars.

[Natty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't judge a book by its cover because this was way better than expected! I loved Eve and really felt for her. The story was occasionally confused but on the whole the mystery kept it tight. Surprise yourself and give this a go!

[Pam]

01/14/08 rec via bookmooch

[Maryam · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is awful!!!

There isn't actually a story, number of characters and useless roles in the novel!

Chapters and chapters that can be summed up into paragraphs and the ending is stupid!

[Robert Brokenmouth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bloody good read, but you won't want to put it down too often.

[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

very very good story. lots of main characters all added to the plot. well constructed story line.

[Suzanne Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

[Pauline O Shea · Rating 1 out of 5]

found it boring very disappointing as I've read a few of her books and enjoyed them. Didn't fin it

[Kaylol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eve is very likeable as a main character, making the book a good read.