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The Angels
It takes a good woman to take a bad man down
Amber. As the top performer at Angel Silk gentleman’s club, she’s seen it all, been forced to do things she never wanted to do. She’s tired of this life… but can she escape it?
Lizzy. To the women at Angel Silk, she’s the strong queen bee, mother to the girls. But she’s hiding her own dark secrets - and if they come to light, her life could be destroyed.
Jade. The newest dancer at Angel Silk, she’s innocent, beautiful… and trapped. She’s in over her head – but does she have the strength to break free?
Three women, all under the control of feared gangster, Marcus. To take back their lives, they need to come together. But will he let them go – or will finding freedom mean paying the ultimate price?
A completely addictive, gripping and gritty gangland thriller that will have you hooked. If you like Martina Cole, Kimberly Chambers or Jacqui Rose, you will love this nail-biting read.
Readers are hooked on The Angels:
'A gripping read that got under my skin. Alex Kane writes one hell of a villain.’ Gemma Rogers, author of Stalker and Reckless
'WOW I was hooked...right from the start I was engrossed in the whole story...will give you shivers down your spine.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
'A great read, filled with strong female characters...definitely a five star read and one which I already cannot wait to re-read' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
Readers can't get enough of Alex Kane's twisty, dark, gripping thrillers...
‘One of the best books I've read this year…the ending is one you will never be able to figure out.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
‘Would I recommend this book? OMFG! Absolutely I would! There are twists, suspense and a very emotive but riveting storyline to keep you hooked’ CrimeBookJunkie
‘had me scrambling all over the pages, trying to get to the truth…You have to read it to believe it...FANTASTIC!!’ Shalini's Books and Reviews
‘This book was such a
thrill ride…I did not see that ending coming!...you will absolutely love this book! I highly recommend it!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
‘A cracking good read that will leave readers breathless…Brilliantly written and deviously plotted…Griplit at its most addictive!’ Bookish Jottings
‘dramatic, gritty, suspenseful and oh so addictive!... I am SO looking forward to reading more from this author’ The Writing Garnet
‘definitely one of those, “just one more chapter” kind of reads that you won’t be able to put down.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ By The Letter Book Reviews
‘I finished it in one night!...Jealousy, trauma, power and control are all explored in this taut and nail-biting read… kept me hooked all the way through’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Chapter In My Life
‘The start of the book already sent chills down my spine… I loved this book and the writing style and the author has gained a fan. ☆☆☆☆☆ B for Book Review
Amber. As the top performer at Angel Silk gentleman’s club, she’s seen it all, been forced to do things she never wanted to do. She’s tired of this life… but can she escape it?
Lizzy. To the women at Angel Silk, she’s the strong queen bee, mother to the girls. But she’s hiding her own dark secrets - and if they come to light, her life could be destroyed.
Jade. The newest dancer at Angel Silk, she’s innocent, beautiful… and trapped. She’s in over her head – but does she have the strength to break free?
Three women, all under the control of feared gangster, Marcus. To take back their lives, they need to come together. But will he let them go – or will finding freedom mean paying the ultimate price?
A completely addictive, gripping and gritty gangland thriller that will have you hooked. If you like Martina Cole, Kimberly Chambers or Jacqui Rose, you will love this nail-biting read.
Readers are hooked on The Angels:
'A gripping read that got under my skin. Alex Kane writes one hell of a villain.’ Gemma Rogers, author of Stalker and Reckless
'WOW I was hooked...right from the start I was engrossed in the whole story...will give you shivers down your spine.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
'A great read, filled with strong female characters...definitely a five star read and one which I already cannot wait to re-read' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
Readers can't get enough of Alex Kane's twisty, dark, gripping thrillers...
‘One of the best books I've read this year…the ending is one you will never be able to figure out.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
‘Would I recommend this book? OMFG! Absolutely I would! There are twists, suspense and a very emotive but riveting storyline to keep you hooked’ CrimeBookJunkie
‘had me scrambling all over the pages, trying to get to the truth…You have to read it to believe it...FANTASTIC!!’ Shalini's Books and Reviews
‘This book was such a
thrill ride…I did not see that ending coming!...you will absolutely love this book! I highly recommend it!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
‘A cracking good read that will leave readers breathless…Brilliantly written and deviously plotted…Griplit at its most addictive!’ Bookish Jottings
‘dramatic, gritty, suspenseful and oh so addictive!... I am SO looking forward to reading more from this author’ The Writing Garnet
‘definitely one of those, “just one more chapter” kind of reads that you won’t be able to put down.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ By The Letter Book Reviews
‘I finished it in one night!...Jealousy, trauma, power and control are all explored in this taut and nail-biting read… kept me hooked all the way through’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Chapter In My Life
‘The start of the book already sent chills down my spine… I loved this book and the writing style and the author has gained a fan. ☆☆☆☆☆ B for Book Review
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October 14, 2020
The Angels is Alex Kane's latest standalone gangland thriller, based in and around Glasgow, Scotland, and boy does it pack a powerful punch. Three young women, Amber, Lizzie and Jade, take us behind the scenes of an exclusive gentleman's club in the heart of Glasgow, known as Angel Silk; much like all strip joints, it's seedy and tacky from the moment you enter until the moment you leave yet it has plenty of clients it provides entertainment for. But of course, what goes on out of view of the prying eyes of the public is far from legal. Marcus McAdam, part-owner of the club alongside his brother Tommy, are members of one of the most brutal criminal gangster families in Glasgow and are notorious for being involved in sex and drug trafficking with a penchant for extreme violence and are not averse to dabbling in murder. Like any pimps, Marcus initially comes across as a charming guy with nothing but good intentions; he promises the girls he meets the world but soon becomes controlling, abusive and to view them as merely a money maker and cash cow. The McAdam’s are ruthless, cold-hearted and with not an ounce of compassion or empathy between them, can the gaggle of girls escape this dangerous and unforgiving world?
This is a gritty, compulsive and exciting piece of gangland grit lit with Kane excelling at the characterisation; she succeeds in making you despise the McAdam family, who are believable antagonists, and depicts the authentic personalities of real-world gangsters with no mercy. On the other hand, you really feel for the girls involved who are, through no fault of their own, under the thumb and part of a criminal enterprise they wish to escape from. The McAdam brothers, unfortunately, know what they're doing by attempting, and usually succeeding, in alienating the girls they target from their friends and family meaning they feel they have no choice to keep working in the club and relying on them for cash and support. There is plenty of action, a plethora of twists and turns throughout and I was desperate to see the girls getting some sort of revenge or even redemption. It's a chilling and disturbing world and one many of us, luckily, have never experienced but one that very much exists. Filled with danger, emotion and memorable characters and location, this is one of the best dark, tense and sinister gangland thrillers I've read recently. Highly recommended. Many thanks to Hera Books for an ARC.
This is a gritty, compulsive and exciting piece of gangland grit lit with Kane excelling at the characterisation; she succeeds in making you despise the McAdam family, who are believable antagonists, and depicts the authentic personalities of real-world gangsters with no mercy. On the other hand, you really feel for the girls involved who are, through no fault of their own, under the thumb and part of a criminal enterprise they wish to escape from. The McAdam brothers, unfortunately, know what they're doing by attempting, and usually succeeding, in alienating the girls they target from their friends and family meaning they feel they have no choice to keep working in the club and relying on them for cash and support. There is plenty of action, a plethora of twists and turns throughout and I was desperate to see the girls getting some sort of revenge or even redemption. It's a chilling and disturbing world and one many of us, luckily, have never experienced but one that very much exists. Filled with danger, emotion and memorable characters and location, this is one of the best dark, tense and sinister gangland thrillers I've read recently. Highly recommended. Many thanks to Hera Books for an ARC.
September 27, 2020
The Angels is a story that mainly flicks between three women, Amber, Lizzy and Jade. The world they find themselves living in is a very dark and scary one and I was in constant fear for how everything was going to end.
I like how the author doesn’t sugar coat Marcus’ character. He is one nasty piece of work who lures young women into a lifestyle that you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. A little bit of me in someways was wanting to see some sort of humanity to him but there wasn’t any forth coming. The more I read about this man the more angry I was at him.
Amber was probably my favourite character. I loved her strength although it saddened me seeing how she would use her mind to take her far away from the horrible things happening to her in the real world. Her and Jade are quite opposite in personalities and I enjoyed the bond that these two women start to form.
The Angels is a dark and sinister story that made for some uncomfortable reading. The author doesn’t go into any great detail in what these women have to endure which I was grateful for. From what we are given, it is more than enough to send your imagination into over drive. There are some shocking surprises in store as certain things come to light, of which a couple left me reeling. A powerful, hard hitting storyline that left me with goosebumps.
My thanks to Hera Books and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
I like how the author doesn’t sugar coat Marcus’ character. He is one nasty piece of work who lures young women into a lifestyle that you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. A little bit of me in someways was wanting to see some sort of humanity to him but there wasn’t any forth coming. The more I read about this man the more angry I was at him.
Amber was probably my favourite character. I loved her strength although it saddened me seeing how she would use her mind to take her far away from the horrible things happening to her in the real world. Her and Jade are quite opposite in personalities and I enjoyed the bond that these two women start to form.
The Angels is a dark and sinister story that made for some uncomfortable reading. The author doesn’t go into any great detail in what these women have to endure which I was grateful for. From what we are given, it is more than enough to send your imagination into over drive. There are some shocking surprises in store as certain things come to light, of which a couple left me reeling. A powerful, hard hitting storyline that left me with goosebumps.
My thanks to Hera Books and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
October 14, 2020
The Angels by Alex Kane
Evil, amoral, sociopathic, handsome, Marcus is a force to be reckoned with. He has taken over the McAdam gang empire with all the illegal businesses they run. His brother is second in command and though his father has turned things over to him he contines to keep an eye on what is happening. The three men are ruthless, depraved, and out to line their pockets with money not caring who they hurt in the process.
Employees at one of the McAdam businesses include several women but this story focuses on five with three dominating the story. How they came to be involved with the gentleman’s club, what their jobs were, and what happened when they decided to move on are all part and parcel of this story…and what a story it is!
What I liked:
* Amber: strong, enduring, gutsy woman that never gave up.
* Jade: naïve, lonely, easy pickings who found her backbone
* Lizzy: older, professional, taken in by someone she thought she could trust
* The plot, writing, and story
* The raw real feel
* That I felt I was in the story and knew how the main characters must have felt
* The strength of the women
* The way things turned out in the end…at least for the most part
* Finishing the book and feeling that there was closure
What I did not like:
* Marcus: no redeeming qualities at all and even knowing his backstory I found nothing about him that I could like
* Barry: evil that spawned evil and created little monsters that grew into big monsters
* Tommy: perhaps I liked him best of the McAdams but that isn’t saying much
Did I like this book? It intrigued me and held my interest from beginning to end
Would I read more by this author? Definitely
Thank you to NetGalley and Hera for the Books for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
Evil, amoral, sociopathic, handsome, Marcus is a force to be reckoned with. He has taken over the McAdam gang empire with all the illegal businesses they run. His brother is second in command and though his father has turned things over to him he contines to keep an eye on what is happening. The three men are ruthless, depraved, and out to line their pockets with money not caring who they hurt in the process.
Employees at one of the McAdam businesses include several women but this story focuses on five with three dominating the story. How they came to be involved with the gentleman’s club, what their jobs were, and what happened when they decided to move on are all part and parcel of this story…and what a story it is!
What I liked:
* Amber: strong, enduring, gutsy woman that never gave up.
* Jade: naïve, lonely, easy pickings who found her backbone
* Lizzy: older, professional, taken in by someone she thought she could trust
* The plot, writing, and story
* The raw real feel
* That I felt I was in the story and knew how the main characters must have felt
* The strength of the women
* The way things turned out in the end…at least for the most part
* Finishing the book and feeling that there was closure
What I did not like:
* Marcus: no redeeming qualities at all and even knowing his backstory I found nothing about him that I could like
* Barry: evil that spawned evil and created little monsters that grew into big monsters
* Tommy: perhaps I liked him best of the McAdams but that isn’t saying much
Did I like this book? It intrigued me and held my interest from beginning to end
Would I read more by this author? Definitely
Thank you to NetGalley and Hera for the Books for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
October 17, 2020
So you’ve met Charlie’s Angels, the sassy and sexy crime fitting trio managed by the mysterious and rich Charlie … now meet Marcus’ Angels: Jade, Lizzy and Amber. Each sassy and sexy in their own special way and Marcus is mysterious but he’s no Charlie, far from it. No, he’s a snake and each Angel has a very different relationship with this sleazy manipulative man.
Marcus is a businessman and like any successful businessman, he goes after the best products he can get his hands on. But his business is women and the way he treats women is downright disgusting, some might say abusive. He’s the man you have to hate in the way he behaves. He made my skin crawl and I feared for the girls he “employed” as I didn’t know how far he’d go with those I’d grown attached to over the course of this dark read.
As the story developed, so did my hatred for Marcus especially as his true nature and next business venture was revealed. I was gobsmacked at some of the revelations I read. As the chapters went on, my page clicking got faster so I could find out whether this awful specimen of a man who started so romantic and caring would get his just desserts.
Alex Kane’s writing has taken a darker and grittier twist with The Angels and I for one rather love it! I’ve read all of Kane’s books and this one has got to be her darkest yet. Alex, keep doing what you’re doing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Marcus is a businessman and like any successful businessman, he goes after the best products he can get his hands on. But his business is women and the way he treats women is downright disgusting, some might say abusive. He’s the man you have to hate in the way he behaves. He made my skin crawl and I feared for the girls he “employed” as I didn’t know how far he’d go with those I’d grown attached to over the course of this dark read.
As the story developed, so did my hatred for Marcus especially as his true nature and next business venture was revealed. I was gobsmacked at some of the revelations I read. As the chapters went on, my page clicking got faster so I could find out whether this awful specimen of a man who started so romantic and caring would get his just desserts.
Alex Kane’s writing has taken a darker and grittier twist with The Angels and I for one rather love it! I’ve read all of Kane’s books and this one has got to be her darkest yet. Alex, keep doing what you’re doing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
October 17, 2020
Wow. This was an excellent read. I went to bed intent on reading a chapter or two. I read three quarters of it and as soon as I woke up the next day I finished it over a cup of coffee.
Amber, Lizzy and Jade are pulled together by working at the Angel Silk gentleman’s club. Their boss Marcus is a real nasty piece of work.
If your looking for a gritty well written yet uncomfortable kinda read then I highly recommend this story.
Amber, Lizzy and Jade are pulled together by working at the Angel Silk gentleman’s club. Their boss Marcus is a real nasty piece of work.
If your looking for a gritty well written yet uncomfortable kinda read then I highly recommend this story.
September 25, 2020
Gripping right to the end.
Dark in hell's underworld.
WOW I was hooked.
Brother's Marcus and Tommy McAdam's are in partnership with Lizzie running The Angel Silk, A gentlemen's Strip club in Glasgow.
Luderston Bay, A dog walker Ray find's a purple leopard suitcase with a dead female body inside the body remains unnamed.
Amber and Jade along with Crystal and Yasmin work at the club and we hear their story, the sex the drugs and the punters. Girls disappear so who will be next. they are fighting for survival.
Then we have Lizzie the boss with her own past will it catch up with her?
I love this crime thriller, right from the start I was engrossed in the whole story. its a one to look out for that will give you shivers down your spine
Dark in hell's underworld.
WOW I was hooked.
Brother's Marcus and Tommy McAdam's are in partnership with Lizzie running The Angel Silk, A gentlemen's Strip club in Glasgow.
Luderston Bay, A dog walker Ray find's a purple leopard suitcase with a dead female body inside the body remains unnamed.
Amber and Jade along with Crystal and Yasmin work at the club and we hear their story, the sex the drugs and the punters. Girls disappear so who will be next. they are fighting for survival.
Then we have Lizzie the boss with her own past will it catch up with her?
I love this crime thriller, right from the start I was engrossed in the whole story. its a one to look out for that will give you shivers down your spine
July 24, 2021
Time taken to read - 2 days
Pages - 345
Publisher - Hera Books
Source - Arc & bought copy
Blurb from Goodreads
It takes a good woman to take a bad man down
Amber. As the top performer at Angel Silk gentleman’s club, she’s seen it all, been forced to do things she never wanted to do. She’s tired of this life… but can she escape it?
Lizzy. To the women at Angel Silk, she’s the strong queen bee, mother to the girls. But she’s hiding her own dark secrets - and if they come to light, her life could be destroyed.
Jade. The newest dancer at Angel Silk, she’s innocent, beautiful… and trapped. She’s in over her head – but does she have the strength to break free?
Three women, all under the control of feared gangster, Marcus. To take back their lives, they need to come together. But will he let them go – or will finding freedom mean paying the ultimate price?
A completely addictive, gripping and gritty gangland thriller that will have you hooked. If you like Martina Cole, Kimberly Chambers or Jacqui Rose, you will love this nail-biting read.
My Review
A gentleman's club, dancers and a bit extra if the money is right. Amber is one of the top in the club but Amber isn't there by choice, she is just trying to survive. Lizzy is the head of the club, owner and always there for her girls but sometimes we don't see what is right in front of us especially if we are distracted by our secrets from the past. Jade, innocent Jade just loves her boyfriend Marcus, security and investor in the club. She doesn't like the way some of the girls are with him and sees Amber as a potential threat. Jade has no idea just what Marcus is really like, what he is hiding and most importantly - what he has in store for her.
Three women, all involved with the club, each in different ways but all connected to the same fate. A path that brings them all together could be the very thing that threatens their lives or saves them.
This book has some pretty dark themes, abuse, drugs, enforced prostitution, addiction, slavery, violence, secrets, love, murder, lies, it is pretty packed. The chapters are names and we hear and see Amber, Lizzy, Jade and Marcus through their own voices as they each interact and fall deeper into the seedy world that some of them had no idea existed.
Pulled in quickly you are desperate to see where the story goes and just how evil and shady some of the characters are. 4/5 for me, I have read this author before, just bought another of hers and got another one or two to get. Absolutely recommend!
Pages - 345
Publisher - Hera Books
Source - Arc & bought copy
Blurb from Goodreads
It takes a good woman to take a bad man down
Amber. As the top performer at Angel Silk gentleman’s club, she’s seen it all, been forced to do things she never wanted to do. She’s tired of this life… but can she escape it?
Lizzy. To the women at Angel Silk, she’s the strong queen bee, mother to the girls. But she’s hiding her own dark secrets - and if they come to light, her life could be destroyed.
Jade. The newest dancer at Angel Silk, she’s innocent, beautiful… and trapped. She’s in over her head – but does she have the strength to break free?
Three women, all under the control of feared gangster, Marcus. To take back their lives, they need to come together. But will he let them go – or will finding freedom mean paying the ultimate price?
A completely addictive, gripping and gritty gangland thriller that will have you hooked. If you like Martina Cole, Kimberly Chambers or Jacqui Rose, you will love this nail-biting read.
My Review
A gentleman's club, dancers and a bit extra if the money is right. Amber is one of the top in the club but Amber isn't there by choice, she is just trying to survive. Lizzy is the head of the club, owner and always there for her girls but sometimes we don't see what is right in front of us especially if we are distracted by our secrets from the past. Jade, innocent Jade just loves her boyfriend Marcus, security and investor in the club. She doesn't like the way some of the girls are with him and sees Amber as a potential threat. Jade has no idea just what Marcus is really like, what he is hiding and most importantly - what he has in store for her.
Three women, all involved with the club, each in different ways but all connected to the same fate. A path that brings them all together could be the very thing that threatens their lives or saves them.
This book has some pretty dark themes, abuse, drugs, enforced prostitution, addiction, slavery, violence, secrets, love, murder, lies, it is pretty packed. The chapters are names and we hear and see Amber, Lizzy, Jade and Marcus through their own voices as they each interact and fall deeper into the seedy world that some of them had no idea existed.
Pulled in quickly you are desperate to see where the story goes and just how evil and shady some of the characters are. 4/5 for me, I have read this author before, just bought another of hers and got another one or two to get. Absolutely recommend!
September 2, 2023
This book wasn't bad action wise. Its engaging enough but kinda lacking in depth. The writing is a bit plain. Its about 3 girls who eventually work together to dethrone the evil lord Marcus. You just read about this girl do this, this girl do that. There are some twists in there like but wasn't crazy as in make you lose your mind and can't wait to read whats next. And the ending with Marcus totally fitting for someone as evil as him
January 23, 2021
I have read all of Alex's books and this is the best one so far.
This follows the lives of Amber Jade and club owner Lizzy.
Marcus part owner of the club runs and owns all the girls.
Lizzy has her own secrets from when she was 19 which finally catch up with her.
Can the girls escape Marcus and work together or are they putting each other in danger?
This had me hooked from the first page, a gritty gangland thriller which is right up my street.
I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend you pick this one up.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Many thanks to Hera for the ARC.
This follows the lives of Amber Jade and club owner Lizzy.
Marcus part owner of the club runs and owns all the girls.
Lizzy has her own secrets from when she was 19 which finally catch up with her.
Can the girls escape Marcus and work together or are they putting each other in danger?
This had me hooked from the first page, a gritty gangland thriller which is right up my street.
I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend you pick this one up.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Many thanks to Hera for the ARC.
September 25, 2020
i very much enjoyed this have read all authors books this one a little different but very good . Marcus is every women s dream looks money dream apartment his own security firm with his brother and a share in a lap dancer club the women love him but at what cost you will meet Lizzy jade Amber crystal there story and there loads of twist very very much enjoyed every woman s nightmare
October 18, 2020
I have been a fan of Alex’s work for a while now. To date, she has released four books with her most recent release being ‘The Angels’ which was released on 14th October 2020. It’s another cracking read, which I thoroughly enjoyed reading but more about that in a bit.
I really felt for the female lead characters in this book. For one reason and another, each lady became dependent on Marcus in different ways. All seem to be desperate to escape him but they know what will happen if they are caught. I got the impression that over the years all three ladies have suffered a traumatic incident or two, which has left them feeling vulnerable and Marcus has sensed that vulnerability and swooped in to exploit the situation for his own reasons. All three ladies have been ground down by their experiences and on more that one occasion I just wanted to jump inside the pages of the book to give them a hug or to provide a shoulder for them to cry on. I won’t go too far into what happens to them because I would hate to spoil the book for anybody. What I will say is that I was keeping everything crossed that the three ladies would find the strength to break away and to get rid of Marcus once and for all. What happens? Well for the answer to that question and more you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I Am not going to tell you.
I was drawn into this book from the synopsis alone and the story within the covers sealed the deal as it were. I made the fatal mistake of picking this book up only intending to dip a toe in the water and make a start on the book. I ended up becoming that wrapped up in the story that previous plans were thrown out of the window because I just couldn’t put down this brilliant book. To say that reading ‘The Angels’ became addictive is a massive understatement. When I first checked to see how much I had read in one burst, I was staggered to realise that I had read almost a third of the book. I became desperate to know how the story was going to pan out for the three ladies and I just couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. I reached the end of the book in just under 24 hours which is good going for me.
‘The Angels’ is superbly written but then I think that to be true of all of Alex’s books. She certainly knows how to write one hell of a gritty, fast paced, often scary and often brutal story. She grabs your attention from the start and draws you into the story. I have to say that if the criminal underworld is anything like the world that Alex writes about, then it scares the crap out of me. The story started with a bang, hit the ground running and maintains one hell of a fast pace. I was gripped by this story from start to finish and on the edge of my seat for most of the time. There were several times where I almost had to read through my fingers as I feared what was going to happen next.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘The Angels’ even if it did scare the crap out of me at times. I would definitely recommend this story to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Alex’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
I really felt for the female lead characters in this book. For one reason and another, each lady became dependent on Marcus in different ways. All seem to be desperate to escape him but they know what will happen if they are caught. I got the impression that over the years all three ladies have suffered a traumatic incident or two, which has left them feeling vulnerable and Marcus has sensed that vulnerability and swooped in to exploit the situation for his own reasons. All three ladies have been ground down by their experiences and on more that one occasion I just wanted to jump inside the pages of the book to give them a hug or to provide a shoulder for them to cry on. I won’t go too far into what happens to them because I would hate to spoil the book for anybody. What I will say is that I was keeping everything crossed that the three ladies would find the strength to break away and to get rid of Marcus once and for all. What happens? Well for the answer to that question and more you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I Am not going to tell you.
I was drawn into this book from the synopsis alone and the story within the covers sealed the deal as it were. I made the fatal mistake of picking this book up only intending to dip a toe in the water and make a start on the book. I ended up becoming that wrapped up in the story that previous plans were thrown out of the window because I just couldn’t put down this brilliant book. To say that reading ‘The Angels’ became addictive is a massive understatement. When I first checked to see how much I had read in one burst, I was staggered to realise that I had read almost a third of the book. I became desperate to know how the story was going to pan out for the three ladies and I just couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. I reached the end of the book in just under 24 hours which is good going for me.
‘The Angels’ is superbly written but then I think that to be true of all of Alex’s books. She certainly knows how to write one hell of a gritty, fast paced, often scary and often brutal story. She grabs your attention from the start and draws you into the story. I have to say that if the criminal underworld is anything like the world that Alex writes about, then it scares the crap out of me. The story started with a bang, hit the ground running and maintains one hell of a fast pace. I was gripped by this story from start to finish and on the edge of my seat for most of the time. There were several times where I almost had to read through my fingers as I feared what was going to happen next.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘The Angels’ even if it did scare the crap out of me at times. I would definitely recommend this story to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Alex’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
September 30, 2020
What a page turner this is and one of those books that you want to get to the end to find out what happens but also you never want it to end. This is the first book I have read by Alex Kane but I will definitely be adding more of her books to my TBR mountain.
This is a very strong storyline that the author has to portray but the characters do come alive from the page and the author deals with things like agrophobia and forced labour very well and blends it all into the story. The book although fictional left me with many thoughts about some of the subject matters but I will not go into them here as I do not want to spoil the story.
The cover and some parts of the story are probably aimed at more of a female audience but do not let this put you off - buy your husband/boyfriend a copy too and see what they think and I am sure it will lead to some good debate.. I do love the cover by the way but hope it does not alienate some m=customers. Pity them though as they are missing out on a book that they will not be ale to put down.
A great gritty, UK gangland thriller
Many thanks to NetGalley, Hera Books and the author for providing me with an advanced copy of the book for the Kindle on provision that I write a review.
The book is out on the 14th October but you can pre-order it now.
#TheAngels #NetGalley
This is a very strong storyline that the author has to portray but the characters do come alive from the page and the author deals with things like agrophobia and forced labour very well and blends it all into the story. The book although fictional left me with many thoughts about some of the subject matters but I will not go into them here as I do not want to spoil the story.
The cover and some parts of the story are probably aimed at more of a female audience but do not let this put you off - buy your husband/boyfriend a copy too and see what they think and I am sure it will lead to some good debate.. I do love the cover by the way but hope it does not alienate some m=customers. Pity them though as they are missing out on a book that they will not be ale to put down.
A great gritty, UK gangland thriller
Many thanks to NetGalley, Hera Books and the author for providing me with an advanced copy of the book for the Kindle on provision that I write a review.
The book is out on the 14th October but you can pre-order it now.
#TheAngels #NetGalley
October 12, 2020
This is a tale of 3 women controlled by the notorious gangster Marcus McAdam. The Glaswegian McAdam family are notorious for sex and drug trafficking and have a reputation for extreme violence.
Girls are charmed by Marcus and his crew romantically then when they are alienated from family members and friends are forced into working at the family gentleman’s club, Angel Silk. Lap dancing swiftly becomes prostitution with Marcus taking a huge cut of their earnings. Any attempts to escape this life are met with a forced Heroin addiction which ensures total dependency on Marcus and a transfer to his hidden brothel in the countryside.
Whilst this storyline is dark I thoroughly enjoyed it. The hopeless predicament these girls find themselves is heartbreaking. The character Jade appeared weak and anxiety ridden after an street attack by a gang of girls left her with serious injuries necessitating hospitalisation. However, her strength of character shines eventually.
This story develops well and keeps the reader interested with twists you don’t see coming together with the strong sense of female solidarity I would highly recommend this book to others.
Many thanks to the publishers and netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Girls are charmed by Marcus and his crew romantically then when they are alienated from family members and friends are forced into working at the family gentleman’s club, Angel Silk. Lap dancing swiftly becomes prostitution with Marcus taking a huge cut of their earnings. Any attempts to escape this life are met with a forced Heroin addiction which ensures total dependency on Marcus and a transfer to his hidden brothel in the countryside.
Whilst this storyline is dark I thoroughly enjoyed it. The hopeless predicament these girls find themselves is heartbreaking. The character Jade appeared weak and anxiety ridden after an street attack by a gang of girls left her with serious injuries necessitating hospitalisation. However, her strength of character shines eventually.
This story develops well and keeps the reader interested with twists you don’t see coming together with the strong sense of female solidarity I would highly recommend this book to others.
Many thanks to the publishers and netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
November 16, 2020
Such a seedy, brilliant gangland thriller,
Marcus owns a gentleman's club called Angel silk alongside his brother Tommy who is his second in command.
A lap-dancing club with some beautiful women but all is not what it seems, most of the women are not there of their own accord but have been sweet-talked and groomed by Marcus and are trapped there.
Lizzy is at the front desk and is "Mother" to the girls.
Marcus is evil, sinister, controlling, and a monster who cares nothing for the girls only how much money they can line his pockets with.
Each of the main characters Jade, Amber, and Lizzie are terrified and some of them have been injected with drugs to make them become reliant on them and comply with what the bosses want from them.
As well as the pole dancing they are expected to service depraved men and perform all number of gruesome vile actions against their will.
What a corker of a book and so addictive, i couldn't read it fast enough and the end didn't let me down, it was thrilling right to the very last page.
Well worth 5 stars and more.
Marcus owns a gentleman's club called Angel silk alongside his brother Tommy who is his second in command.
A lap-dancing club with some beautiful women but all is not what it seems, most of the women are not there of their own accord but have been sweet-talked and groomed by Marcus and are trapped there.
Lizzy is at the front desk and is "Mother" to the girls.
Marcus is evil, sinister, controlling, and a monster who cares nothing for the girls only how much money they can line his pockets with.
Each of the main characters Jade, Amber, and Lizzie are terrified and some of them have been injected with drugs to make them become reliant on them and comply with what the bosses want from them.
As well as the pole dancing they are expected to service depraved men and perform all number of gruesome vile actions against their will.
What a corker of a book and so addictive, i couldn't read it fast enough and the end didn't let me down, it was thrilling right to the very last page.
Well worth 5 stars and more.
October 24, 2020
Review:
The Angels is a fantastically written nightmare. Three women under the thumb of gangster, Marcus. Author, Alex Kane holds no punches. She doesn’t delve into gruesome detail, but there is enough information to show what these women are put through, and quite frankly, I set this book down feeling in awe of the strength of the characters and terrified that this is an all too real possibility.
This one kept me on the edge of my seat. I instantly cared for the women, and I was very concerned for their safety. A testament to this author’s writing ability.
Dark, uncomfortable, but also a book I couldn’t set down. I highly recommend this one.
Rating:
5/5☆
*I received a free copy of this book from BOTBS Publicity in exchange for an honest review on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
The Angels is a fantastically written nightmare. Three women under the thumb of gangster, Marcus. Author, Alex Kane holds no punches. She doesn’t delve into gruesome detail, but there is enough information to show what these women are put through, and quite frankly, I set this book down feeling in awe of the strength of the characters and terrified that this is an all too real possibility.
This one kept me on the edge of my seat. I instantly cared for the women, and I was very concerned for their safety. A testament to this author’s writing ability.
Dark, uncomfortable, but also a book I couldn’t set down. I highly recommend this one.
Rating:
5/5☆
*I received a free copy of this book from BOTBS Publicity in exchange for an honest review on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
October 17, 2020
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I had been really keen to get my hands on a copy of this book after reading the blurb and I love the tagline - It takes a good woman to take down a bad man!
The book was a cracking read, it was well paced, well written and the plot was clearly well planned out and so well developed. It was a completely addictive page turner for me and I was hooked right from the outset.
The author's characterisation was spot on and I thought that the main characters were superb - this book is soooo good!!
It is 5 stars from me for this one, I thought that it was excellent!! Very highly recommended and it is another fantastic release from this author
I had been really keen to get my hands on a copy of this book after reading the blurb and I love the tagline - It takes a good woman to take down a bad man!
The book was a cracking read, it was well paced, well written and the plot was clearly well planned out and so well developed. It was a completely addictive page turner for me and I was hooked right from the outset.
The author's characterisation was spot on and I thought that the main characters were superb - this book is soooo good!!
It is 5 stars from me for this one, I thought that it was excellent!! Very highly recommended and it is another fantastic release from this author
October 18, 2020
Fantastic
I read a lot of books and must admit the genre I usually read is the same as this book however I have read all of Alex,s previous books and enjoyed every single one. I became so engrossed in this book that I was almost living in Angel House myself, totally believable characters I found myself willing Amber to get through what was in front of her and for Lizzie to come out alive and I also I couldn't think of a better way for Marcus to end up . Massive praise to you Alex I think you have found yourself a winner with this book and I wait with bated breath for the next one .
I read a lot of books and must admit the genre I usually read is the same as this book however I have read all of Alex,s previous books and enjoyed every single one. I became so engrossed in this book that I was almost living in Angel House myself, totally believable characters I found myself willing Amber to get through what was in front of her and for Lizzie to come out alive and I also I couldn't think of a better way for Marcus to end up . Massive praise to you Alex I think you have found yourself a winner with this book and I wait with bated breath for the next one .
October 25, 2020
This book has been one I have absolutely devoured. I have been completely sucked in and I definitely want more!
I am a huge fan of this author and this book might possibly be my new favourite. This is a great read, filled with strong female characters.
Marcus is a charming “douche bag” who appears nice at first but we soon see his true colours I absolutely couldn’t predict where the author was taking this one.
The cover on this one is absolutely stunning and one which not only catches your eye, but has strong women making a stand.
This is definitely a five star read and one which I already cannot wait to re read. I highly recommend this book.
I am a huge fan of this author and this book might possibly be my new favourite. This is a great read, filled with strong female characters.
Marcus is a charming “douche bag” who appears nice at first but we soon see his true colours I absolutely couldn’t predict where the author was taking this one.
The cover on this one is absolutely stunning and one which not only catches your eye, but has strong women making a stand.
This is definitely a five star read and one which I already cannot wait to re read. I highly recommend this book.
March 3, 2021
Alex Kane is an exciting author who definitely knows how to tell a story and draw readers in and keep them on the edge of their seat on a rollercoaster ride.
Gangland rivalry in Glasgow and being on top of the game is paramount to Marcus and his brother who part own a gentleman’s club in the East End. Marcus has no empathy for the girls he employs to him they are only fit for one purpose and that’s to earn him money. He is unscrupulous when it comes to procuring the girls and grooming them to do what he tells them.
This book is gritty, powerful, emotional, gruesome, disgusting and highly addictive.
Loved it.
Gangland rivalry in Glasgow and being on top of the game is paramount to Marcus and his brother who part own a gentleman’s club in the East End. Marcus has no empathy for the girls he employs to him they are only fit for one purpose and that’s to earn him money. He is unscrupulous when it comes to procuring the girls and grooming them to do what he tells them.
This book is gritty, powerful, emotional, gruesome, disgusting and highly addictive.
Loved it.
January 20, 2021
Marcus preys on vulnerable women, grooming and convincing them to work as exotic dancers in his gentleman club. But things don’t usually stop there.
“The Angels” is the story of three women unlucky enough to have cross path with Marcus. They all found themselves trapped, one way or another, and realize that leaving Marcus’s business is not an option.
Gripping and emotionally charged, it’s impossible not to side with the three heroines of this Glasgow-based thriller and hope that they'll find a way out.
“The Angels” is the story of three women unlucky enough to have cross path with Marcus. They all found themselves trapped, one way or another, and realize that leaving Marcus’s business is not an option.
Gripping and emotionally charged, it’s impossible not to side with the three heroines of this Glasgow-based thriller and hope that they'll find a way out.
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April 11, 2022Playing catch up on my backlog of reads and came accross this one that needed my attention. What a great choice i made. off work suffering with covid and i needed something to get lost in.
The characters in this book are very well written, well developed.
This book is packed with action, each page the story intensifies and drags you futher in. Violence, drugs, prostitution this book has it all.
Three very different women caught up n a life they didn't want.
A super read that will keep you engaged throughout.
The characters in this book are very well written, well developed.
This book is packed with action, each page the story intensifies and drags you futher in. Violence, drugs, prostitution this book has it all.
Three very different women caught up n a life they didn't want.
A super read that will keep you engaged throughout.
December 15, 2020
This is the first book I've read by this very talented lady and what a fantastic book it is!
The story is based on a strip club, Angel Silk, ran by, in my opinion, the dispicable Marcus MacAdams . The thing I most enjoyed about this one is unlike most Gangland thrillers out at the moment, the main male character was deffinatly not a likeable one. I will deffinatly be talking about and recommending this one and have already been looking up previous books by this author. Really good read!
The story is based on a strip club, Angel Silk, ran by, in my opinion, the dispicable Marcus MacAdams . The thing I most enjoyed about this one is unlike most Gangland thrillers out at the moment, the main male character was deffinatly not a likeable one. I will deffinatly be talking about and recommending this one and have already been looking up previous books by this author. Really good read!
April 24, 2021
Wow blew my socks off .
Well what can I say but well done Alex Kane another best seller .You have such good story lines in each of your books and are all a different read .From start to finish it was brilliant and a rather good ending which I wss most surprise about .All I can say without spoiling this book is buy it and find out for yourselves. once again I give Five stars well done .
Well what can I say but well done Alex Kane another best seller .You have such good story lines in each of your books and are all a different read .From start to finish it was brilliant and a rather good ending which I wss most surprise about .All I can say without spoiling this book is buy it and find out for yourselves. once again I give Five stars well done .
October 1, 2020
i very much enjoyed this have read all authors books this one a little different but very good . Marcus is every women s dream looks money dream apartment his own security firm with his brother and a share in a lap dancer club the women love him but at what cost you will meet Lizzy jade Amber crystal there story and there loads of twist very very much enjoyed every woman s nightmare
October 30, 2020
The Angels is the first book I’ve read by Alex Kane and I can guarantee it will not be my last. This book was flipping fantastic, I absolutely love this genre and this book certainly made me love this genre even more. From the very first page I was hooked on this book. This is a brilliant and gritty crime thriller that gets all the stars from me,
November 15, 2020
Talk about taking risky chances.
Once again , Alex Kane has taken me on a ride with another gripping thriller where the heroines are not your usual female characters and the underground life of London comes up and front in this story.
if you like a suspenseful novel with an unusual setting, this book is for you.
Once again , Alex Kane has taken me on a ride with another gripping thriller where the heroines are not your usual female characters and the underground life of London comes up and front in this story.
if you like a suspenseful novel with an unusual setting, this book is for you.
December 8, 2020
The Angels⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I enjoyed reading this book,I thought the storyline was really good & enjoyed the characters. This book is fiction but it does go on. People trafficking is real & this book let's you see how nasty they are & how they don't care what happens to the women I have read all Alex Kane a books so far ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I enjoyed reading this book,I thought the storyline was really good & enjoyed the characters. This book is fiction but it does go on. People trafficking is real & this book let's you see how nasty they are & how they don't care what happens to the women I have read all Alex Kane a books so far ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
January 16, 2021
wow, another brilliant book by Alex Kane . I devoured it from start to finish . It was a gripping, fast paced storyline which had me going through so many emotions from hate to sympathy to disgust for each of the characters. I have read all Alex Kane's books which have been brilliant and this is another one to add to the list. This is a must read book that i would recommend .
October 30, 2020
Loved it
Another excellent book by Alex. Jade Amber and others forced to work as prostitutes in a brothel with Amber becoming forcibly becoming addicted to drugs. Held against their will in Marcus apartment. They all managed to escape in the end. Absolutely brilliant book
Another excellent book by Alex. Jade Amber and others forced to work as prostitutes in a brothel with Amber becoming forcibly becoming addicted to drugs. Held against their will in Marcus apartment. They all managed to escape in the end. Absolutely brilliant book
November 1, 2020
Dark thriller
With each book Alex Kane stories get better. The twists in the plot, the development of the characters within the story. It is dark and gripping, couldn’t put it down.
With each book Alex Kane stories get better. The twists in the plot, the development of the characters within the story. It is dark and gripping, couldn’t put it down.
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