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County Lines
There comes a time to batten down the hatches and choose those you trust very carefully.. Jason Hamilton’s criminal drug dealing operation has made him into a successful, powerful, wealthy man. As the head of a Manchester Organised Crime Group, he is ruthless, violent and feared by his enemies and associates alike. An unexpected sequence of events leads to betrayal, suspicion and paranoia within his firm. Cracks began to appear. Internal feuds fuelled by jealousy, revenge and paranoia of police informants. To make matters worse, the Drugs Squad are also taking an interest in his activities. He has always kept his friends close, but his enemies closer ... now he’s not sure which is which... events start to spiral out of control. Can Hamilton turn this around or is it the beginning of his demise?
273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 8, 2020
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About the author
C.J. Wood
4 books8 followersCJ Wood, the writer of the popular crime fiction trilogy; County Lines continues to captivate readers with his talent for crafting compelling, page turning, crime fiction narratives.
What sets CJ Wood’s books apart is their remarkable ability to infuse the pages with a profound sense of real-life authenticity. Drawing from his extensive background in the Armed Forces and law enforcement, CJ Wood possesses a wealth of experience in the intricacies of crime investigation and enforcement. These rich experiences permeate his writing, lending an unparalleled depth and authenticity to the stories he weaves.
As readers delve into CJ Wood’s works, they are transported into a world of crime and investigation that feels undeniably genuine. With the County Lines trilogy, CJ Wood continues to prove himself as a master storyteller in the crime thriller genre, and his books promise an immersive and thrilling reading experience for all who venture into his page turning novels.h of experience in the intricacies of crime investigation and enforcement. These rich experiences permeate his writing, lending an unparalleled depth and authenticity to the stories he weaves.
As readers delve into CJ Wood’s works, they are transported into a world of crime and investigation that feels undeniably genuine. With ‘Critical Lines,’ CJ Wood continues to prove himself as a master storyteller in the crime thriller genre, and his books promise an immersive and thrilling reading experience for all who venture into his page turning novels.
What sets CJ Wood’s books apart is their remarkable ability to infuse the pages with a profound sense of real-life authenticity. Drawing from his extensive background in the Armed Forces and law enforcement, CJ Wood possesses a wealth of experience in the intricacies of crime investigation and enforcement. These rich experiences permeate his writing, lending an unparalleled depth and authenticity to the stories he weaves.
As readers delve into CJ Wood’s works, they are transported into a world of crime and investigation that feels undeniably genuine. With the County Lines trilogy, CJ Wood continues to prove himself as a master storyteller in the crime thriller genre, and his books promise an immersive and thrilling reading experience for all who venture into his page turning novels.h of experience in the intricacies of crime investigation and enforcement. These rich experiences permeate his writing, lending an unparalleled depth and authenticity to the stories he weaves.
As readers delve into CJ Wood’s works, they are transported into a world of crime and investigation that feels undeniably genuine. With ‘Critical Lines,’ CJ Wood continues to prove himself as a master storyteller in the crime thriller genre, and his books promise an immersive and thrilling reading experience for all who venture into his page turning novels.
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September 23, 2020
Really enjoyed this book. Written well. Just wished it was a bit longer! Hoping for more from CJ!
January 10, 2021
I would 100% recommend this book! I couldn’t put it down, I’m hoping for a part 2 from CJ Wood!
September 14, 2020
Great paced story, lots of twists and turns and most of all this is all going on in real life. Great read, well deserved 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
December 16, 2020
Brilliant read, didn't want to put it down...... Hoping for a sequel !!!???
Recommended for any crime fiction fans, being a Salfordian I found it an interesting read and the location drew me to the book. No matter the location though, it grips you. Very well written. First time I have read anything by this author but will look into any others.
Recommended for any crime fiction fans, being a Salfordian I found it an interesting read and the location drew me to the book. No matter the location though, it grips you. Very well written. First time I have read anything by this author but will look into any others.
March 21, 2021
Good read
I would recommend this book it's a easy read with a good story line in looking forward to the follow
I would recommend this book it's a easy read with a good story line in looking forward to the follow
July 18, 2020
Really enjoyed this book. The author takes us to a world with which he is obviously familiar from his previous career. Lots of twists and turns, good pace and believable characters and plot.
January 5, 2025
Great read - couldn't put down. Hoping there is a next one!
June 24, 2025
Took a few chapters to get going but I enjoyed it all the same.. will definitely read more from the same author.. I hope the next book is a follow on from this one as I’d like to know what happens to the characters… a very easy read, nice referencing to areas local to me.. makes a change to put Macclesfield on the map!
January 25, 2023
Fiction?
I didn't look before I began to see if it was based on the events of not, I was a bit gutted when I read at the end it was all fiction.
Do we know what became of Kirsty and Ryan?
I didn't look before I began to see if it was based on the events of not, I was a bit gutted when I read at the end it was all fiction.
Do we know what became of Kirsty and Ryan?
January 23, 2022
Very enjoyable storline. The autjhor keeps the pages turning.
May 9, 2023
brill!!
Fantastic book. Great storyline. Action from the start and kept you in suspense till the end! Ten out of ten for the author!
Fantastic book. Great storyline. Action from the start and kept you in suspense till the end! Ten out of ten for the author!
December 23, 2022
Decent caper
The book began well with a failed ‘hit’ which led to another later in the book. The criminals seemed rounded but behaved a lot younger than their age. The police procedural was informed but unnecessary. Despite some good interplay, the relationship in the story was hard to believe and the ending rushed and unsatisfactory - the book actually just ended and I thought I’d missed something. Some good parts and worth a read.
The book began well with a failed ‘hit’ which led to another later in the book. The criminals seemed rounded but behaved a lot younger than their age. The police procedural was informed but unnecessary. Despite some good interplay, the relationship in the story was hard to believe and the ending rushed and unsatisfactory - the book actually just ended and I thought I’d missed something. Some good parts and worth a read.
May 13, 2021
I do like reading new authors, and this one is no exception. I enjoyed the book and am looking forward to reading the next one which is, I gather, due out later this year.
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