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Prisoner
A shocking thriller inspired by the true stories of a male prison officer in a women’s prison.
Behind bars, the rules are different…
Prison Officer Jim Dalton is used to walking the landings on the male side of HMP Peterborough. It’s a dangerous place, fuelled by testosterone-driven violence, but he’s done the job for a long time. He understands the unwritten rules, and he has the prisoners’ respect.
When a relative is sent to the jail, Dalton is transferred to the female side of the prison. His next shift is so easy, he can’t believe that the officers over there get paid the same wages. He sleeps well for the first time in years.
But when he is assigned to the young offenders’ wing, dealing with female prisoners no longer seems so simple. As every day passes, and he gets to know the women better, he is slowly drawn in to new temptations, new traps and a new nightmare. One which could destroy everything.
Behind bars, the rules are different…
Prison Officer Jim Dalton is used to walking the landings on the male side of HMP Peterborough. It’s a dangerous place, fuelled by testosterone-driven violence, but he’s done the job for a long time. He understands the unwritten rules, and he has the prisoners’ respect.
When a relative is sent to the jail, Dalton is transferred to the female side of the prison. His next shift is so easy, he can’t believe that the officers over there get paid the same wages. He sleeps well for the first time in years.
But when he is assigned to the young offenders’ wing, dealing with female prisoners no longer seems so simple. As every day passes, and he gets to know the women better, he is slowly drawn in to new temptations, new traps and a new nightmare. One which could destroy everything.
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First published April 22, 2021
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About the author
Ross Greenwood
43 books559 followersI was born in 1973 in Peterborough and lived there until I was 20, attending The King's School in the city. I then began a rather nomadic existence, living and working all over the country and various parts of the world.
I found myself returning to Peterborough many times over the years, usually when things had gone wrong. It was on one of these occasions that I met my partner about 100 metres from my back door whilst walking a dog. Two children swiftly followed. I'm still a little stunned by the pace of it now.
Fifty Years of Fear book was started a long time ago but parenthood and then after working in sales management all my life, i randomly spent four years as a prison officer. Ironically it was the four a.m. feed which gave me the opportunity to finish the book as unable to get back to sleep I completed it in the early morning hours.
I've now written five further books. My second book, The Boy Inside, was picked up by a publisher, and Lazy Blood is also out. All my books are thought provoking, and told with a sense of humour. Reading the reviews has been great.
The first three books are stand alone, however, some of the characters cross over, and you can see how at times, their lives overlap.
Abel's Revenge is something a bit different. It's a modern day love story set against the backdrop of an escalating serial killer. There's a whodunnit element to it, and some smiles along the way.
Shadows of Regret was inspired by my time on the women's side of the jail in Peterborough, and analyses the close relationship between victim and villain. You won't have read a book like it.
I hope you enjoy reading them.
Please feel free to get in touch.
https://www.facebook.com/RossGreenwoo...
I found myself returning to Peterborough many times over the years, usually when things had gone wrong. It was on one of these occasions that I met my partner about 100 metres from my back door whilst walking a dog. Two children swiftly followed. I'm still a little stunned by the pace of it now.
Fifty Years of Fear book was started a long time ago but parenthood and then after working in sales management all my life, i randomly spent four years as a prison officer. Ironically it was the four a.m. feed which gave me the opportunity to finish the book as unable to get back to sleep I completed it in the early morning hours.
I've now written five further books. My second book, The Boy Inside, was picked up by a publisher, and Lazy Blood is also out. All my books are thought provoking, and told with a sense of humour. Reading the reviews has been great.
The first three books are stand alone, however, some of the characters cross over, and you can see how at times, their lives overlap.
Abel's Revenge is something a bit different. It's a modern day love story set against the backdrop of an escalating serial killer. There's a whodunnit element to it, and some smiles along the way.
Shadows of Regret was inspired by my time on the women's side of the jail in Peterborough, and analyses the close relationship between victim and villain. You won't have read a book like it.
I hope you enjoy reading them.
Please feel free to get in touch.
https://www.facebook.com/RossGreenwoo...
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May 1, 2021
5☆ A Gritty and Compulsive, Tangled Web of Deceit, Temptation and Secrets!
Prisoner is a Twisty Web of Secrets, Hidden Agendas, Temptations and Turmoil as one Prison Officer Jim Dalton, Enters the unknown and right into the Lioness Den!
Jim Dalton has worked the men's side of the HMP Peterborough Prison for years! Until a surprise inmate rocks up, he has no choice but to be moved to the Women’s Side.
Piece of Cake, or so he thought!
The Women’s Side, particularly the Young Offenders is nothing like he expected. Hormones flying about, temptress advances, shock abortions, horrific back stories, Dalton is on Way Over Is Head! But he just can't help getting involved... in more ways than one!
But can Dalton save his marriage and his life before it's all too late?
Dalton is the type of character you love at the beginning and completely want to shake the rest of the way through, but you can't help rooting for him!
Oh Wow I loved this Gritty Crime Thriller. It was right up my street...Authentic, Plenty of Twists, A very Gripping Storyline, Complex & Endearing, yet likeable Characters and the setting just made it all the better!
It makes a change to read a Crime Thriller set in a Prison. Especially a Women’s Prison.
I also liked that the story, still kept going with the Men's side too, so you still got to keep up with some of the dramas and Characters.
Overall Prisoner is an Authentic, Gritty and Compulsive Read that will have you turning the pages right from the start.
I do hope that there will be more to come from HMP Peterborough and it's Officers!
Thank you to Rachel Random Resources and Boldwood books for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
You can Find this Review and all my Other Reviews on My Blog :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2021/0...
Prisoner is a Twisty Web of Secrets, Hidden Agendas, Temptations and Turmoil as one Prison Officer Jim Dalton, Enters the unknown and right into the Lioness Den!
Jim Dalton has worked the men's side of the HMP Peterborough Prison for years! Until a surprise inmate rocks up, he has no choice but to be moved to the Women’s Side.
Piece of Cake, or so he thought!
The Women’s Side, particularly the Young Offenders is nothing like he expected. Hormones flying about, temptress advances, shock abortions, horrific back stories, Dalton is on Way Over Is Head! But he just can't help getting involved... in more ways than one!
But can Dalton save his marriage and his life before it's all too late?
Dalton is the type of character you love at the beginning and completely want to shake the rest of the way through, but you can't help rooting for him!
Oh Wow I loved this Gritty Crime Thriller. It was right up my street...Authentic, Plenty of Twists, A very Gripping Storyline, Complex & Endearing, yet likeable Characters and the setting just made it all the better!
It makes a change to read a Crime Thriller set in a Prison. Especially a Women’s Prison.
I also liked that the story, still kept going with the Men's side too, so you still got to keep up with some of the dramas and Characters.
Overall Prisoner is an Authentic, Gritty and Compulsive Read that will have you turning the pages right from the start.
I do hope that there will be more to come from HMP Peterborough and it's Officers!
Thank you to Rachel Random Resources and Boldwood books for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
You can Find this Review and all my Other Reviews on My Blog :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2021/0...
April 22, 2021
Prison Officer Jim Dalton is married, has young children and kind of hates his life. Nothing ever changes, the wife continues nagging and she doesn't seem to understand exactly what his job entails.
Every day he faces some of the most violent criminals, but he's understood to be a stand-up guy and the prisoners' for the most part give him a lot of respect.
When Dalton's brother in law winds up in the same prison, Dalton is transferred to the young offenders female side of the prison. A whole new set of rules, he finds finds new temptations, new traps ... and a new nightmare.
As the author once spent 4 years as prison officer, I expected a certain amount of credibility .. and I was not disappointed. This novel was inspired by the true stories of a male prison officer in a women's prison.
This is an action-packed thriller, a real page turner filled with gritty violence and rising tensions. It focuses, not only on the prison officers, but of the criminals who are housed there. There is a level of suspense, of not knowing what to expect next, especially as the job creeps not so silently into his private life... leading to an unexpected conclusion.
Many thanks to the author / Boldwood Books / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
Every day he faces some of the most violent criminals, but he's understood to be a stand-up guy and the prisoners' for the most part give him a lot of respect.
When Dalton's brother in law winds up in the same prison, Dalton is transferred to the young offenders female side of the prison. A whole new set of rules, he finds finds new temptations, new traps ... and a new nightmare.
As the author once spent 4 years as prison officer, I expected a certain amount of credibility .. and I was not disappointed. This novel was inspired by the true stories of a male prison officer in a women's prison.
This is an action-packed thriller, a real page turner filled with gritty violence and rising tensions. It focuses, not only on the prison officers, but of the criminals who are housed there. There is a level of suspense, of not knowing what to expect next, especially as the job creeps not so silently into his private life... leading to an unexpected conclusion.
Many thanks to the author / Boldwood Books / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
August 23, 2024
Having enjoyed some of Ross Greenwood’s writing before, I was eager to get my hands on yet another novel. While Greenwood has always had an edgy and detailed writing style, this piece offers something even more intriguing. Pulling on his past working as a prison guard, Greenwood explores life for those behind bars, as well as the guards who spend time with them on a regular basis. A wonderful story that has a little of everything, Ross Greenwood shows how a little personal experience can go a long way when writing a novel.
Jim Dalton is a prison officer, working on the male side of HMP Peterborough, the only UK location where both men and women are housed. Having worked in the prison for many years, he’s used to much of the bravado and the emotion-fuelled outbursts that take place on a regular basis. Dalton is no-nonsense and has been able to earn the respect of the inmates, at least to the point that no one’s coming after him.
Dalton’s personal life is not as smooth sailing, with a wife and two children who seem more to tolerate his work shifts, leaving him feeling on the outside of his own household. When a relative is sent to HMP Peterborough, Dalton is transferred to the female wing, ensuring there will be no favouritism. It’s an eye-opening experience for him, not only because these are all women, but he has been placed with some of the youngest offenders. It’s a chance that Dalton hopes will jumpstart some other changes in his life.
As his home life begins to deteriorate, Dalton focuses all his attention on work. He begins to see that working with young women is not as easy as it would seem. It’s not the work that causes him grief, as much as the temptations and flirtatious nature of the inmates. Faced with making a decision that could have major ramifications, Dalton takes a leap, knowing it could be one he will soon regret. Another strong piece by Ross Greenwood that had me hooked from the outset.
While I am used to Ross Greenwood telling stories about serial killers and trying to hunt them down, this novel’s change of pace is welcome and held my attention throughout. Pulling on his personal experiences, Greenwood takes readers inside the British prison system and ensures nothing is left to wonder. With strong storytelling and detailed interactions, Greenwood does well to captivate the reader from the opening pages.
Greenwood’s personal experiences surely help him to create a handful of great characters for the book, on both sides of the bars. Jim Dalton is relatable and surely someone with whom many readers will connect, even if some of his decisions are a tad problematic. The female prisoners bring their own issues to the story and are placed perfectly within the narrative, their characters developing throughout the piece.
Greenwood pulls on life experience to bring the story some added depth, keeping the narrative moving throughout with ease. The reader is pulled into the simplicity of the storytelling and cannot hep but want to know more about Dalton and what he experiences. With great characters and a plot that is easy to follow, the story works well and the reader can easily latch on to what’s being recounted. Prison novels are usually dark, though this one had more drama and even the odd hint of hope, something that will help Greenwood stand out when readers compare this book to many others in the genre.
Kudos, Mr. Greenwood, for another winner. I thoroughly enjoy the adventures on which you have taken me and cannot wait to see what’s next.
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Jim Dalton is a prison officer, working on the male side of HMP Peterborough, the only UK location where both men and women are housed. Having worked in the prison for many years, he’s used to much of the bravado and the emotion-fuelled outbursts that take place on a regular basis. Dalton is no-nonsense and has been able to earn the respect of the inmates, at least to the point that no one’s coming after him.
Dalton’s personal life is not as smooth sailing, with a wife and two children who seem more to tolerate his work shifts, leaving him feeling on the outside of his own household. When a relative is sent to HMP Peterborough, Dalton is transferred to the female wing, ensuring there will be no favouritism. It’s an eye-opening experience for him, not only because these are all women, but he has been placed with some of the youngest offenders. It’s a chance that Dalton hopes will jumpstart some other changes in his life.
As his home life begins to deteriorate, Dalton focuses all his attention on work. He begins to see that working with young women is not as easy as it would seem. It’s not the work that causes him grief, as much as the temptations and flirtatious nature of the inmates. Faced with making a decision that could have major ramifications, Dalton takes a leap, knowing it could be one he will soon regret. Another strong piece by Ross Greenwood that had me hooked from the outset.
While I am used to Ross Greenwood telling stories about serial killers and trying to hunt them down, this novel’s change of pace is welcome and held my attention throughout. Pulling on his personal experiences, Greenwood takes readers inside the British prison system and ensures nothing is left to wonder. With strong storytelling and detailed interactions, Greenwood does well to captivate the reader from the opening pages.
Greenwood’s personal experiences surely help him to create a handful of great characters for the book, on both sides of the bars. Jim Dalton is relatable and surely someone with whom many readers will connect, even if some of his decisions are a tad problematic. The female prisoners bring their own issues to the story and are placed perfectly within the narrative, their characters developing throughout the piece.
Greenwood pulls on life experience to bring the story some added depth, keeping the narrative moving throughout with ease. The reader is pulled into the simplicity of the storytelling and cannot hep but want to know more about Dalton and what he experiences. With great characters and a plot that is easy to follow, the story works well and the reader can easily latch on to what’s being recounted. Prison novels are usually dark, though this one had more drama and even the odd hint of hope, something that will help Greenwood stand out when readers compare this book to many others in the genre.
Kudos, Mr. Greenwood, for another winner. I thoroughly enjoy the adventures on which you have taken me and cannot wait to see what’s next.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
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March 6, 2021
I was really interested in reading this book, as I have worked over 21 years in Federal Prisons in the United States. It's intriguing to see the experiences through someone else's eyes. This book, in particular, had the ability to make me feel a range of emotions, ranging from disgust to sorrow. It's been a week now since I finished it, and I still am unsure of how to rate it. But I guess that's the mark of a good read, it makes you think.
The main character is a prison guard in a men's prison in the UK. At the time of the story, he had been there about five years, and was thought of as one of the veterans, and a good officer. He seemed to fit in well, had a certain rapport with the male inmates, and seemed to have his head on straight. As is the case with many prison workers, the job messed with his home life. I have seen this more times than I can count.
Unfortunately, he is transferred to the female prison for reasons out of his control. Once there, his life begins a horrible slide. Instead of maintaining his professionalism and doing what he knows is right, he "catches the feels". He starts to sympathize with the female inmates, to the point of doing really stupid things. I.E., bringing in contraband and having physical contact with the women. At this point, I was shouting at him in my own mind! Feelings of disappointment, knowing where he was headed before even he did, and then outright revulsion and disgust.
As a prison guard, the most important lesson you learn is to treat all inmates with the mantra, "Fair, Firm, and Consistent". This was my guiding principle throughout my career. If you treat EVERY INMATE with these principles, no one is favored, no one is abused, and the inmates grow to know what to expect from you in every situation. If you would never consider bringing in hand lotion for a male inmate, why on earth would you do it for a female inmate? If you would never let a male inmate hug you, why on earth would you let a female inmate do it? You know that, at that point, you have lost impartialness, and can expect to be set up to be blackmailed, or worse.
As I expected, the main character ends up in a sexual relationship with a female inmate. Stupid, stupid, stupid! He let his fellow coworkers down, let his family down, and let himself down. Honestly, at this point I wish he would have done the honorable thing and confessed. One lie leads to another, to another, and so on.
But he doesn't. And it gets worse. Much worse.
I don't want to spoil the ending for anyone, so I won't tell what happens.
BUT...I have had the misfortune of having worked with several "dirty" staff in my career. In a perfect world, I would have sympathy for them, but here in the real world, I look upon them as lower than the low. Their actions could have cost innocent people their lives. There is no excuse.
Not to spoil things, but I do wish the ending would have been different. He really should have reaped what he had sown.
This is an interesting and good read. It brought back a lot of memories, good and bad. It makes me thankful for what I accomplished, and for what I have. It would be a good book for people beginning a career in corrections to read. And hopefully learn from.
The main character is a prison guard in a men's prison in the UK. At the time of the story, he had been there about five years, and was thought of as one of the veterans, and a good officer. He seemed to fit in well, had a certain rapport with the male inmates, and seemed to have his head on straight. As is the case with many prison workers, the job messed with his home life. I have seen this more times than I can count.
Unfortunately, he is transferred to the female prison for reasons out of his control. Once there, his life begins a horrible slide. Instead of maintaining his professionalism and doing what he knows is right, he "catches the feels". He starts to sympathize with the female inmates, to the point of doing really stupid things. I.E., bringing in contraband and having physical contact with the women. At this point, I was shouting at him in my own mind! Feelings of disappointment, knowing where he was headed before even he did, and then outright revulsion and disgust.
As a prison guard, the most important lesson you learn is to treat all inmates with the mantra, "Fair, Firm, and Consistent". This was my guiding principle throughout my career. If you treat EVERY INMATE with these principles, no one is favored, no one is abused, and the inmates grow to know what to expect from you in every situation. If you would never consider bringing in hand lotion for a male inmate, why on earth would you do it for a female inmate? If you would never let a male inmate hug you, why on earth would you let a female inmate do it? You know that, at that point, you have lost impartialness, and can expect to be set up to be blackmailed, or worse.
As I expected, the main character ends up in a sexual relationship with a female inmate. Stupid, stupid, stupid! He let his fellow coworkers down, let his family down, and let himself down. Honestly, at this point I wish he would have done the honorable thing and confessed. One lie leads to another, to another, and so on.
But he doesn't. And it gets worse. Much worse.
I don't want to spoil the ending for anyone, so I won't tell what happens.
BUT...I have had the misfortune of having worked with several "dirty" staff in my career. In a perfect world, I would have sympathy for them, but here in the real world, I look upon them as lower than the low. Their actions could have cost innocent people their lives. There is no excuse.
Not to spoil things, but I do wish the ending would have been different. He really should have reaped what he had sown.
This is an interesting and good read. It brought back a lot of memories, good and bad. It makes me thankful for what I accomplished, and for what I have. It would be a good book for people beginning a career in corrections to read. And hopefully learn from.
March 4, 2021
That was unlike anything I have read before, it was incredibly gritty, and very real feeling, and utterly fascinating.
I've read a few books that feature prison in them which is why this appealed to me, but this is the first time I've ever read in so much detail about the inner workings of a prison. In some respects this felt more like non fiction than fiction, such was the level of detail, most likely due to the author's own experiences in the role.
But yet it is fiction, and Jim Dalton is on some levels a complex character, on others I could sum up his actions as him being just a typical man!
At places I found the whole book rather a slow burner, which normally would bother me a bit, but I was very interested in every word in the book, and all the bits my brain was saying felt slow, was in fact vital background to make you understand the real action bits and the consequences of some of the decisions made that little bit more.
But equally there were sections that I found I was racing through, unable to blink even as I needed to know what would happen next.
For being a prison officer feels as though you are working in a completely different world and it was so intriguing to see the various differences between the male and female sides to the prison and how the officers work on both sides, with the nature of the roles.
It really was a compelling book to read, and I was shouting at Jim Dalton not to do certain things, while at the same time was hooked on learning the background to some of the prisoners and also just how the various officers interacted.
And Jim Dalton's personal life feels like a bit of a train wreck too, so was very happy to see some character development and growth over the course of the book.
I'm very glad I had the opportunity to read this eye-opening book.
Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
I've read a few books that feature prison in them which is why this appealed to me, but this is the first time I've ever read in so much detail about the inner workings of a prison. In some respects this felt more like non fiction than fiction, such was the level of detail, most likely due to the author's own experiences in the role.
But yet it is fiction, and Jim Dalton is on some levels a complex character, on others I could sum up his actions as him being just a typical man!
At places I found the whole book rather a slow burner, which normally would bother me a bit, but I was very interested in every word in the book, and all the bits my brain was saying felt slow, was in fact vital background to make you understand the real action bits and the consequences of some of the decisions made that little bit more.
But equally there were sections that I found I was racing through, unable to blink even as I needed to know what would happen next.
For being a prison officer feels as though you are working in a completely different world and it was so intriguing to see the various differences between the male and female sides to the prison and how the officers work on both sides, with the nature of the roles.
It really was a compelling book to read, and I was shouting at Jim Dalton not to do certain things, while at the same time was hooked on learning the background to some of the prisoners and also just how the various officers interacted.
And Jim Dalton's personal life feels like a bit of a train wreck too, so was very happy to see some character development and growth over the course of the book.
I'm very glad I had the opportunity to read this eye-opening book.
Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
March 7, 2021
Jim Dalton is a prison warder and has pretty much seen it all in his time. We are taken through the daily routines and the type of things that can and do happen. Ross did this job and I admire him very much for putting this on paper and for being a prison warden, not an easy job for anyone from the sounds of things. Very much the unsung heroes. Although fiction there is much based on fact and the authenticity of the daily routines. I found this fascinating and very interesting. I’ve been in a prison - for professional reasons I hasten to add (!!) and this puts the whole thing in perspective which I feel would work for anyone. There's the gritty realness of the twilight alternative world that is jail. Jim normally works on the men's side which is where things kick off more regularly than the womens but as a relative is in there he is transferred to the women’s side for a while. He has his own problems at home. His wife doesnt work- she looks after the two children and money is tight. Jim works and in a way resents her being able to stay at home all day, whilst his wife feels that she is in a prison of her own and wants to split. Meanwhile Jim is learning how different things are in the female side of the prison- the psychology is a completely different ball game.
A very interesting read which I loved and one to make you take a step back, take a breath and perhaps ponder. A tale of human emotions and how things may turn very quickly by your own hand. Of losing control and trying to put the world to rights in more than one way. A brilliant, well constructed very different read. Loved it.
April 26, 2021
I love watching programmes based in prisons so was super excited to see this author was writing a book based in a prison. As he worked in a prison by expectations were high and I’m delighted to say he exceeded my expectations. This was slow paced to start which I actually liked.
We get to know the main character Jim Dalton. Usually working in the male side of the prison he is moved to the female side. First impressions change when he gets to know the female inmates.
This is another superb well written story. I’d highly recommend this story and all of this authors previous stories.
We get to know the main character Jim Dalton. Usually working in the male side of the prison he is moved to the female side. First impressions change when he gets to know the female inmates.
This is another superb well written story. I’d highly recommend this story and all of this authors previous stories.
June 29, 2021
This is a very well written book. It is based on first hand experience and as with other good books of this type, one is left wondering which parts are real and thus where the fiction actually begins. One thing that I found particularly enjoyable is that the chapters don't end in typical cliff-hangers. Instead one is invested in the lives of all the individual characters. It is a fascinating insight into a world that most of us (thankfully) seldom have to think about. Based on this one, I have just borrowed more books by this author. Highly recommended.
April 25, 2021
I have been a fan of Ross’s work for a while now. When I pick up one of his books, I know I am in for one hell of a read. Anybody who knows me, knows that I absolutely love anything to do with true crime and I have a bizarre fascination with prisons. So I think you may well appreciate why the synopsis of ‘Prisoner’ screamed ‘read me’ at me. I couldn’t wait to start reading and so I dived straight in. Oh boy, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Prisoner’ but more about that in a bit.
I was drawn into ‘Prisoner’ from the very start and I just couldn’t put the book down at all. My Kindle wasn’t exactly glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it travelled everywhere with me. I couldn’t bear to miss a single second of the story. I simply had to know how the story panned out. The pages turned increasingly quickly as my desperation to find out what happened steadily grew and grew. All too quickly I reached the end of the story and I could finally ‘escape’ the prison. I found ‘Prisoner’ to be a gripping read, which kept me guessing and which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.
‘Prisoner’ is superbly written but then I think that to be true of all of Ross’s boos that I have had the pleasure of reading and reviewing. Ross certainly knows how to grab your attention and draw you into one hell of a story. The fact that Ross is a former prison officer himself, makes the story seem even more authentic that it might have done. I found this book to quite educational in the sense that I learnt a lot about prisons and procedures. For me, this story hit the ground running and maintained a fairly fast pace throughout. Reading ‘Prisoner’ felt like being on a scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with several twists and turns along the way.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Prisoner’ even if it did scare the doo doo out of me at times. I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I still have the fascination with prisons and after reading ‘Prisoner’ that fascination has only grown. I will certainly be reading more of Ross’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
I was drawn into ‘Prisoner’ from the very start and I just couldn’t put the book down at all. My Kindle wasn’t exactly glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it travelled everywhere with me. I couldn’t bear to miss a single second of the story. I simply had to know how the story panned out. The pages turned increasingly quickly as my desperation to find out what happened steadily grew and grew. All too quickly I reached the end of the story and I could finally ‘escape’ the prison. I found ‘Prisoner’ to be a gripping read, which kept me guessing and which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.
‘Prisoner’ is superbly written but then I think that to be true of all of Ross’s boos that I have had the pleasure of reading and reviewing. Ross certainly knows how to grab your attention and draw you into one hell of a story. The fact that Ross is a former prison officer himself, makes the story seem even more authentic that it might have done. I found this book to quite educational in the sense that I learnt a lot about prisons and procedures. For me, this story hit the ground running and maintained a fairly fast pace throughout. Reading ‘Prisoner’ felt like being on a scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with several twists and turns along the way.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Prisoner’ even if it did scare the doo doo out of me at times. I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I still have the fascination with prisons and after reading ‘Prisoner’ that fascination has only grown. I will certainly be reading more of Ross’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
April 28, 2021
OMG I actually don’t know where to start with this book! It sooooo good.
So I am a massive fan of the author’s DI Barton series.Since I heard that Ross was bringing a standalone prison book out I have been dying to get my hands on it. There I was thinking the Barton series was his best work to date…..my god this story has blown my mind!
I have to say I went into this without reading the blurb the cover and title had read me written all over it. I have a slight fascination about books, movies or TV shows that are based around prison life.
Ross uses his own experiences, working as a prisoner officer in this harrowing, captivating story.
Prisoner is told from Jim Dalton’s POV which alternates between now and then. We follow him on one hell of a roller coaster ride with his job and the effects it has on his personal life. Jim is a character that has a heart but is broken by his home life. You cannot help but like him. The more I read the more I felt sorry for him.
It starts off as a slow burner but once it got going I was totally mesmerised. Then the story takes a turn that I wasn’t expecting and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to find out what was going to happen next.
This is a gripping and gritty read and totally different in comparison to the Barton series. There are some sensitive and emotional subject matters throughout the story when we learn about the prisoners past and how they ended up in prison. Which totally captivated me in a strange kind of way. Some readers might find it very disturbing. It is a very deep and emotional read and at times I forgot to breathe.
I love how Ross always adds humour into his writing which pulls you out of the spell you’re under. The Prisoner is a well crafted and extremely well written read. Which Gangland fans will enjoy. This book is an absolute winner and I cannot recommend it enough.
So I am a massive fan of the author’s DI Barton series.Since I heard that Ross was bringing a standalone prison book out I have been dying to get my hands on it. There I was thinking the Barton series was his best work to date…..my god this story has blown my mind!
I have to say I went into this without reading the blurb the cover and title had read me written all over it. I have a slight fascination about books, movies or TV shows that are based around prison life.
Ross uses his own experiences, working as a prisoner officer in this harrowing, captivating story.
Prisoner is told from Jim Dalton’s POV which alternates between now and then. We follow him on one hell of a roller coaster ride with his job and the effects it has on his personal life. Jim is a character that has a heart but is broken by his home life. You cannot help but like him. The more I read the more I felt sorry for him.
It starts off as a slow burner but once it got going I was totally mesmerised. Then the story takes a turn that I wasn’t expecting and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to find out what was going to happen next.
This is a gripping and gritty read and totally different in comparison to the Barton series. There are some sensitive and emotional subject matters throughout the story when we learn about the prisoners past and how they ended up in prison. Which totally captivated me in a strange kind of way. Some readers might find it very disturbing. It is a very deep and emotional read and at times I forgot to breathe.
I love how Ross always adds humour into his writing which pulls you out of the spell you’re under. The Prisoner is a well crafted and extremely well written read. Which Gangland fans will enjoy. This book is an absolute winner and I cannot recommend it enough.
April 24, 2021
Prisoner by Ross Greenwood is a book you’re not going to be able to set down once you start, so prepare for that! It is action-packed, thrilling, and compelling. There is a building tension that leaps of the page as you read.
This story feels authentic, and that is probably due to the fact that Roas Greenwood spent time as a prison officer. His knowledge really helped create a realistic setting and realistic people.
The characters are authentic. The story of a male prison officer in a woman’s prison is interesting and adds a layer of tension to the already tense plot.
This is a great read and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author. I recommend giving this one a shot!
*I received a free copy of this book from Rachel’s Random Resources to review honestly on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
This story feels authentic, and that is probably due to the fact that Roas Greenwood spent time as a prison officer. His knowledge really helped create a realistic setting and realistic people.
The characters are authentic. The story of a male prison officer in a woman’s prison is interesting and adds a layer of tension to the already tense plot.
This is a great read and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author. I recommend giving this one a shot!
*I received a free copy of this book from Rachel’s Random Resources to review honestly on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
April 22, 2021
This is an awesome read, made even more authentic by the fact that the author was once a prison guard working in female prison. Life inside is just as gritty as you'd imagine it to be, but who is the real prisoner in this gritty, prison drama? All the stars for Greenwood, a rising star in crime writing.
April 6, 2021
When I read the description of the book "A shocking thriller inspired by the true stories of a male prison officer in a women’s prison" I was totally intrigued to read something written from a prison officers perspective especially a male working in a female prison. I really enjoyed this booked and it is unlike anything I have read previously.
Jim Dalton is a very much respected and experienced officer who is transferred from the violent world of the mens prisoner into the female wing due to staffing issues. For him this is like nothing he has known before. He has gone from watching his back at every turn expecting trouble to kick off at any moment into a world where a lot of the female prisoners have been to a degree let down by the system and are just trying to survive. On top of this Jim has various issues going on at home, and his family life is very unsettled due to him being so good and dedicated to his job, his wife leaves and takes the children with her and Jim's judgement before clouded.
To say how sound and clear headed he was with the male prisoners it is amazing how, much his personality changed when dealing with the women and how much they managed to manipulate him to do there bidding, the female species is more deadly than the male in a lot of ways!
A must read for any fans of Ross Greenwood or the prison service in general.
Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Expected publication date 22nd April 2021.
Jim Dalton is a very much respected and experienced officer who is transferred from the violent world of the mens prisoner into the female wing due to staffing issues. For him this is like nothing he has known before. He has gone from watching his back at every turn expecting trouble to kick off at any moment into a world where a lot of the female prisoners have been to a degree let down by the system and are just trying to survive. On top of this Jim has various issues going on at home, and his family life is very unsettled due to him being so good and dedicated to his job, his wife leaves and takes the children with her and Jim's judgement before clouded.
To say how sound and clear headed he was with the male prisoners it is amazing how, much his personality changed when dealing with the women and how much they managed to manipulate him to do there bidding, the female species is more deadly than the male in a lot of ways!
A must read for any fans of Ross Greenwood or the prison service in general.
Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Expected publication date 22nd April 2021.
April 11, 2021
4.65*. Which I have rounded up to 5*
My first book by this author.
A thriller inspired by true stories.
The story’s main character is Prisoner officer Jim Dalton, and his life both at work and home. He works in HMP Peterbough which houses both male and female prisoners.
This is very much a character study of Jim, of life in prison, and challenges faced working there.
I found it fascinating. The writing style makes for an easy read, the pace is fast. The story is narrated by Jim and is told in the present and different past time frames.
I like Jim, he is dedicated, caring, professional but wrung out, and struggling with an unhappy home life too. His character is really well developed. I really liked him and his friend from work ( Fats) I’m invested in Jim,my heart goes out to him. I feel like I’m right there with him.
Through Jim we learn of the lives of other guards and prisoners a lot of it tinged with sadness, and despair, but there is also kindness, love and hope.
That was a rollercoaster of a book. I loved it. It’s very well written and totally engaging.
My first book by this author.
A thriller inspired by true stories.
The story’s main character is Prisoner officer Jim Dalton, and his life both at work and home. He works in HMP Peterbough which houses both male and female prisoners.
This is very much a character study of Jim, of life in prison, and challenges faced working there.
I found it fascinating. The writing style makes for an easy read, the pace is fast. The story is narrated by Jim and is told in the present and different past time frames.
I like Jim, he is dedicated, caring, professional but wrung out, and struggling with an unhappy home life too. His character is really well developed. I really liked him and his friend from work ( Fats) I’m invested in Jim,my heart goes out to him. I feel like I’m right there with him.
Through Jim we learn of the lives of other guards and prisoners a lot of it tinged with sadness, and despair, but there is also kindness, love and hope.
That was a rollercoaster of a book. I loved it. It’s very well written and totally engaging.
March 30, 2021
Well that was more emotional than I expected. An in depth and rather depressingly realistic view of life inside prison as told from the POV of a prison officer.
Jim Dalton is a normal man in his 30s struggling to balance his home life and work life. Dalton is married to Abi and they have two young children. Abi is a sahm who has lost her own identity and is struggling to keep their marriage alive. Jim only seems to think about what Abi doesn’t do such as they have no money and are living pay check to pay check while raising their two little ones. It takes Abi leaving with the kids for Jim to realise what he’s missing out on.
Around the same time Jim is transferred to the women’s side of the prison where he works on the females YO wing and meets three young women who will end up changing his life forever.
The descriptions of the prison life with the monotony and emptiness was so depressingly accurate it was terrifying and the way it all played out between Dalton and Billie was exceptional.
I have to say I was shouting out loud at the end of the book but I did think it was very realistic.
I also really enjoyed seeing the marriage between Jim and Abi and how hard they had to work at their relationship with some compromise on each side.
Jim Dalton is a normal man in his 30s struggling to balance his home life and work life. Dalton is married to Abi and they have two young children. Abi is a sahm who has lost her own identity and is struggling to keep their marriage alive. Jim only seems to think about what Abi doesn’t do such as they have no money and are living pay check to pay check while raising their two little ones. It takes Abi leaving with the kids for Jim to realise what he’s missing out on.
Around the same time Jim is transferred to the women’s side of the prison where he works on the females YO wing and meets three young women who will end up changing his life forever.
The descriptions of the prison life with the monotony and emptiness was so depressingly accurate it was terrifying and the way it all played out between Dalton and Billie was exceptional.
I have to say I was shouting out loud at the end of the book but I did think it was very realistic.
I also really enjoyed seeing the marriage between Jim and Abi and how hard they had to work at their relationship with some compromise on each side.
April 30, 2021
*edit to add review*
I have friends who work in the prison service and I can honestly say this story was tame compared to some I have heard but also on par with some I have heard as well! Ross Greenwood was previously a prison officer before becoming a writer, and that is evident with the amount of detail pertaining to the in's and out of prison life.
Jim Dalton is transferred to the female side of the prison when a relative is sent to the jail, and he soon learn just how different and dangerous in its own way the female side is compared to the male! I could see where the story was heading before Jim and found myself so engrossed at the car crash situation he was getting himself involved in -I found myself frustrated at him for being so stupid and risking everything!
Every inch of this book felt real - from the prison life to the very characters, you could see and feel Ross's knowledge of this particular career oozing off the pages. I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read from Ross.
I have friends who work in the prison service and I can honestly say this story was tame compared to some I have heard but also on par with some I have heard as well! Ross Greenwood was previously a prison officer before becoming a writer, and that is evident with the amount of detail pertaining to the in's and out of prison life.
Jim Dalton is transferred to the female side of the prison when a relative is sent to the jail, and he soon learn just how different and dangerous in its own way the female side is compared to the male! I could see where the story was heading before Jim and found myself so engrossed at the car crash situation he was getting himself involved in -I found myself frustrated at him for being so stupid and risking everything!
Every inch of this book felt real - from the prison life to the very characters, you could see and feel Ross's knowledge of this particular career oozing off the pages. I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read from Ross.
April 22, 2021
Jim Dalton has been a prison officer for years. He is respected by both inmates & co-workers. Although the underlying threat of violence is always there, it is something he is familiar with & has got used to. His wife is unhappy with the long hours he works, even though they need the money. Their young son has his problems & often Jim is the only one who can comfort him. His wife decides to go & stay with her parents in Spain. When a relative is put in his wing he is temporarily moved to the women's section. At first he can't believe how easy everything seems. For the first time for years he is not completely wrung out when he comes home. However dealing with the young women in the Young Offenders section is a world away from what he is used to & he begins to wonder if he wasn't better in the men's side.
I really enjoyed this book. Ross Greenwood takes the reader into a world that few people know much about (or would want to!) His descriptions of both parts of the prison are hard hitting. The way the environment impacts on the staff makes you realise what a dreadfully difficult it must be. Jim Dalton comes across as a really nice man- even if at times you just want to shake some sense into him!
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher & the TBC Reviewers group for letting me read & review this book. It's one I won't forget in a hurry.
I really enjoyed this book. Ross Greenwood takes the reader into a world that few people know much about (or would want to!) His descriptions of both parts of the prison are hard hitting. The way the environment impacts on the staff makes you realise what a dreadfully difficult it must be. Jim Dalton comes across as a really nice man- even if at times you just want to shake some sense into him!
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher & the TBC Reviewers group for letting me read & review this book. It's one I won't forget in a hurry.
April 25, 2021
One thing I loved about reading Prisoner is the author’s note at the end. I’m always pleased when I see a book that pulls from real-life experiences. I want to keep my review vague because I don’t want to spoil things as I’ve seen other reviewers do.
Jim has worked hard to get where he is. He has the respect of his peers and prisoners alike. It’s taxing working in a prison, and it can be hard to separate yourself when your shift ends. Working on the male wing is taking a toll on his family life. Could life on the female side of the prison work in his favor?
He’s finally making friends outside of the prison, and he can finally see where his wife is coming from. But it took a mistake to get there. I don’t feel that this is a thriller as much as a well-told, captivating read. The story is engaging, and you get a feel of what life is like inside this prison. It stood out to me how they treat the prisoners; it feels more human than what we see in the states. Overall, an enjoyable read.
Jim has worked hard to get where he is. He has the respect of his peers and prisoners alike. It’s taxing working in a prison, and it can be hard to separate yourself when your shift ends. Working on the male wing is taking a toll on his family life. Could life on the female side of the prison work in his favor?
He’s finally making friends outside of the prison, and he can finally see where his wife is coming from. But it took a mistake to get there. I don’t feel that this is a thriller as much as a well-told, captivating read. The story is engaging, and you get a feel of what life is like inside this prison. It stood out to me how they treat the prisoners; it feels more human than what we see in the states. Overall, an enjoyable read.
May 8, 2021
What a gritty, raw, and realistic read!
It’s obvious prison is no bed of roses for inmates, but Prisoner tells how prison staff can have just as many issues!
Guard Jim Dalton is a good man who tries to do the right things for the right reasons. However, with a job that’s mentally and physically exhausting, young children, and an unhappy wife, even good men are tempted.
But he’s not the only one—though I’m not sure how good some of the others are— as most of Jim’s coworkers have it just as bad, if not worse, but as none of them are really friends, I learned of their fates after the fact.
An excellent read on the dynamics of a marriage, coworkers, tenuous friendships, and being at odds with one’s own conscience.
But it’s day-to-day prison life and the consequences of one’s actions that make this a stellar read.
I wasn’t always happy with some of the characters—I’m looking at you, Billie—and had very little sympathy for others—whatever, Lavinia—but this was still a great read I do recommend!
Enjoy!
It’s obvious prison is no bed of roses for inmates, but Prisoner tells how prison staff can have just as many issues!
Guard Jim Dalton is a good man who tries to do the right things for the right reasons. However, with a job that’s mentally and physically exhausting, young children, and an unhappy wife, even good men are tempted.
But he’s not the only one—though I’m not sure how good some of the others are— as most of Jim’s coworkers have it just as bad, if not worse, but as none of them are really friends, I learned of their fates after the fact.
An excellent read on the dynamics of a marriage, coworkers, tenuous friendships, and being at odds with one’s own conscience.
But it’s day-to-day prison life and the consequences of one’s actions that make this a stellar read.
I wasn’t always happy with some of the characters—I’m looking at you, Billie—and had very little sympathy for others—whatever, Lavinia—but this was still a great read I do recommend!
Enjoy!
April 24, 2021
For those not in the know, this book provides a really informative look at prison life from the point of view of the prison officer. Dalton, an officer for five years, has mainly worked on the male side, rough, smelly, testosterone-fuelled, but is sent to the female side. He is deployed there because his brother-in-law is in the jail on remand and it’s policy not to have related prisoners and staff in the same area. First of all it seems like a cushy number but gradually he realises that the female prisoners are largely victims – damaged individuals. He also realises quite how manipulative the women can be.
I found this a very engaging look at something I know so little about. The effects of the job on Dalton’s marriage are considerable too. The swings and roundabouts of his work and home life make a gripping read. Highly recommended.
I found this a very engaging look at something I know so little about. The effects of the job on Dalton’s marriage are considerable too. The swings and roundabouts of his work and home life make a gripping read. Highly recommended.
April 23, 2021
The main reason I really liked this story, and it possibly is an unexpected one: the respect it shows to life, and understanding towards other human beings. Respect and understanding, regardless of age, stage in life, or the mistakes or plain wrongdoings each character may have. There are no "good" guys and "bad" guys, just people that sometimes do wrong - or even evil - things. People trying to do the best they can, given their circumstances; and there are characters with many different circumstances. But, whatever those circumstances may be, the choice for our next course of action is always ours. It does a great job of connecting, and showing understanding, to the wrongdoer, without condoning the wrongdoing. And that, Mr. Greenwood, is something society is desesperately needing nowadays. Thank you very much.
March 24, 2021
As you can tell by the short amount of time it took me to read this it was a fantastic book. Although fictional it gives a lot of insight into the prison system. It showed good and bad on both sides , prison officers and the system but also the prisoners and what some of them went through
April 24, 2021
This is the first book i have read by this author i really enjoyed it.
Jim Dalton is a prison officer he works on the male side but when his brother in law turns up there he is transferred to the women's side which is a lot different to what he is used to. Jim is married with 2 children but things are not going smoothly there with work and home life it is not easy...
This book is based on a true understanding on the prison system i liked finding out the story's that went with the prisoner's and how they ended up there.....
Brilliant book i will be reading more from this author.
Jim Dalton is a prison officer he works on the male side but when his brother in law turns up there he is transferred to the women's side which is a lot different to what he is used to. Jim is married with 2 children but things are not going smoothly there with work and home life it is not easy...
This book is based on a true understanding on the prison system i liked finding out the story's that went with the prisoner's and how they ended up there.....
Brilliant book i will be reading more from this author.
April 25, 2021
Reading this by someone who's books I've enjoyed before I wasn't disappointed ....you can see the real life experiences of the author come through in this book .and he told the story of Jim and his personal and working life well..Ive only read 1 book set in a prison before and that was pretty good reading too ....spent much of the day reading this only to put it down to do housework !
April 9, 2021
I have read quite a few of this authors crime thriller books, his latest release Prisoner is very different to what I have read in the past. Ross uses his working experience in the Prison Service as inspiration and it shows in the writing.
A blend of fact and fiction as the author writes a very compelling story around Prison Officer Jim Dalton. A man who has respect on the male side of the prison from both fellow officers and also inmates. He comes across as a fair person, but one who is struggling in his home life. The stress of the job is telling and his marriage is rocky.
A move from the male wing to the female wing for a short period gives him a reprieve as such. The stress is less and the work more manageable. There are however a different set of unspoken rules for working in the female wing, unfortunately, Jim is a little slow to heed the warnings and see the signs.
I loved the way the author created an understated thriller like this one. There is a good amount of intrigue and suspense and there is a tense vibe and atmosphere to it. The author has created some great characters and making them so believable. Having the experience of working in a prison has definitely added a wonderful balance to the story as he gives a more balanced outlook. Describing the ways in which the psychology of a male or female wing differs.
How the characters of Jim deals with the changes in his role gives a really good insight and shows how easy it is to get caught up in simple things and to fall prey to a lie. While it is obvious that this is an environment where lies and deceit are going to be part of the norm, the author takes a little bit further.
This is such a clever story and one that I adored. There are some very hard to read parts of the story, again adding credibility to an at times harrowing read. It shows the good and the bad as well as the grey areas. If you like prison-based stories then this is one for you. It is a story that sort includes many genres from the obvious crime to the thriller, suspense and also partly psychological. It is a book that I do think will appeal to a great variety of readers. Tense, gritty, absorbing and definitely recommended.
It also includes a very insightful author note as the end.
A blend of fact and fiction as the author writes a very compelling story around Prison Officer Jim Dalton. A man who has respect on the male side of the prison from both fellow officers and also inmates. He comes across as a fair person, but one who is struggling in his home life. The stress of the job is telling and his marriage is rocky.
A move from the male wing to the female wing for a short period gives him a reprieve as such. The stress is less and the work more manageable. There are however a different set of unspoken rules for working in the female wing, unfortunately, Jim is a little slow to heed the warnings and see the signs.
I loved the way the author created an understated thriller like this one. There is a good amount of intrigue and suspense and there is a tense vibe and atmosphere to it. The author has created some great characters and making them so believable. Having the experience of working in a prison has definitely added a wonderful balance to the story as he gives a more balanced outlook. Describing the ways in which the psychology of a male or female wing differs.
How the characters of Jim deals with the changes in his role gives a really good insight and shows how easy it is to get caught up in simple things and to fall prey to a lie. While it is obvious that this is an environment where lies and deceit are going to be part of the norm, the author takes a little bit further.
This is such a clever story and one that I adored. There are some very hard to read parts of the story, again adding credibility to an at times harrowing read. It shows the good and the bad as well as the grey areas. If you like prison-based stories then this is one for you. It is a story that sort includes many genres from the obvious crime to the thriller, suspense and also partly psychological. It is a book that I do think will appeal to a great variety of readers. Tense, gritty, absorbing and definitely recommended.
It also includes a very insightful author note as the end.
April 22, 2021
Totally absorbing, absolutely heart breakingly raw. Daltons job as a prison officer means he has little time or energy left for his family. Short on staff, prisoners with a wide range of needs and no time for anyone to really make a difference to their lives. Everyone has a story, not just the prisoners. This is a warts and all depiction of life behind bars, the hardships and abuses people face in their lives. I found it completely gripping and heart rending.
April 22, 2021
A gritty, intense, fast-paced, riveting, artful melding of stunning psychological thrills and nail-biting suspense. An edgy mystery full of dark secrets, shocking plot twists and pulse-pounding, palpable tension. A MUST for fans who thrive on superbly-written, unputdownable thrillers!
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
April 22, 2021
Have read many of the authors books before and this was a definate change for him. On the whole really enjoyed the book with a realism to the characters, it felt it did the stories of many prisoners like them justice. A slow burner at times and the character of Jim also became infuriating in parts hence not a 5 star from me but would still recommend.
April 28, 2021
Loved it
Dalton the 2.4 family man. All he wants to do is work and provide for his family but for Abi his wife that is not enough no help at home she having to do the daily grind wears thin and enough is enough. Dalton buries his head in work, he's on the male side what could possibly go wrong. Page Turner from page one. Highly recommended
Dalton the 2.4 family man. All he wants to do is work and provide for his family but for Abi his wife that is not enough no help at home she having to do the daily grind wears thin and enough is enough. Dalton buries his head in work, he's on the male side what could possibly go wrong. Page Turner from page one. Highly recommended
April 15, 2021
I was captivated by this story!
At the beginning I was very focused on the introduction of many characters (as you would expect in a book about prison) and some of the British terms that were used. But once I made it past those two things, I did not want to put this book down!
The characters were so realistic. Once the story shifts to the female ward, there is great insight and empathy in the stories of the girls. It’s just heartbreaking.
The events that transpire made me crazy mad! And without trying to leave any spoilers, my one gripe about this book is the person who did the most offensive action, basically gets off scot-free. I didn’t like that part, at all! I could think of a couple of different endings I would have liked better for that particular character. But the story was interesting and quickly moved along, no slow spots. I highly recommend this great read! I don’t think I’ve ever read anything quite like it.
At the beginning I was very focused on the introduction of many characters (as you would expect in a book about prison) and some of the British terms that were used. But once I made it past those two things, I did not want to put this book down!
The characters were so realistic. Once the story shifts to the female ward, there is great insight and empathy in the stories of the girls. It’s just heartbreaking.
The events that transpire made me crazy mad! And without trying to leave any spoilers, my one gripe about this book is the person who did the most offensive action, basically gets off scot-free. I didn’t like that part, at all! I could think of a couple of different endings I would have liked better for that particular character. But the story was interesting and quickly moved along, no slow spots. I highly recommend this great read! I don’t think I’ve ever read anything quite like it.
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