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Tracks
You’ve got to fight for everything when you start with nothing. Susan Knight has a good life. So she turns a blind eye to the gambling winnings her husband Donny puts through the books at her salon. After all, he needs some way to unwind. At work, he is headteacher at Second Chance, an alternative provision school for kids who have nowhere else to go. Being the headteacher gives Donny respect, money, and charm. But respect can be lost, money can be stolen and charm can only go so far. The kids at the school all have a story to tell – as do the staff. Drugs, debt, violence and threat are part of their everyday lives. Donny’s got this far by never playing by the rules. But to keep winning, you have to keep chancing it all. To stay at the top means risking everything. Susan knows Donny walks a fine line – but if he stumbles too far on the wrong side of the tracks can she stand by him? And for Donny, if he loses Susan, he knows he might be pulled back into the life that’s been waiting for him all this time…
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Published July 8, 2021
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July 11, 2021
I loved this book it was so easy to get into but kept me on the edge of my seat throughout whilst watching how Ged's life would progress.
Donny Knight is the head of the school for troubled called "Second chance" for children that have fallen out of the mainstream.
He is a very confident attractive man whom all of the students respect and who thinks anything is possible. Married to Susan he was caught having an affair for which he is now regretful He would give her the world if he could to win back her trust.
One of the students is Ged he lives with his mum and is a bit of a loner who just wants his dad out of prison, so they can become a family again, but his mum has had enough and doesn't want him anywhere near their lives.
Frankie another student who is cocksure takes Ged under his wing but soon turns him into drug peddling.
Nancy is a prolific runaway and she and Ged form a friendship/relationship, she doesn't like Frankie and watches him like a hawk when he is around Ged.
Tina one of the teachers so badly wants a baby but it isn't happening, on top of that her partner has saddled her with his children who are a nightmare.
Such a great book, and a good story. A surprise at the end making it a worthwhile book to read.
Well done Karen. xx
Donny Knight is the head of the school for troubled called "Second chance" for children that have fallen out of the mainstream.
He is a very confident attractive man whom all of the students respect and who thinks anything is possible. Married to Susan he was caught having an affair for which he is now regretful He would give her the world if he could to win back her trust.
One of the students is Ged he lives with his mum and is a bit of a loner who just wants his dad out of prison, so they can become a family again, but his mum has had enough and doesn't want him anywhere near their lives.
Frankie another student who is cocksure takes Ged under his wing but soon turns him into drug peddling.
Nancy is a prolific runaway and she and Ged form a friendship/relationship, she doesn't like Frankie and watches him like a hawk when he is around Ged.
Tina one of the teachers so badly wants a baby but it isn't happening, on top of that her partner has saddled her with his children who are a nightmare.
Such a great book, and a good story. A surprise at the end making it a worthwhile book to read.
Well done Karen. xx
August 23, 2021
So, now it's official.... I'm a fan of Karen Woods. I'll be looking for more but hopefully will see a follow up to this one.
The ending got me. I did not see that coming.
It's based in Manchester UK. it's gripping and definitely a page turner. I could not put it down. I took it everywhere.
Yes, I would recommend this book. But be aware it should come with a warning because you just can not put it down. All you want to do is turn the page. Excellent read.
Enjoy!
The ending got me. I did not see that coming.
It's based in Manchester UK. it's gripping and definitely a page turner. I could not put it down. I took it everywhere.
Yes, I would recommend this book. But be aware it should come with a warning because you just can not put it down. All you want to do is turn the page. Excellent read.
Enjoy!
June 18, 2021
my 1st book buy this author in quite a few years and very much enjoyed . Susan knight is married to Donny they have a good life but he had an affair and she not trust him at all as Donny is very attractive and spends to much time in the bathroom she owns her own hair salon and Donny is a headmaster at the pupil referral school in Moston for children with problems , Donny likes the fine things in life , meet Ged a very troubled boy who just wants to see his dad in prison his mum wont let him . Chelsea who has a few problem . Nancy who keeps running away from home and Frankie who always has money . Frankie befriends Ged but he starts to use Ged for a drug peddler and Nancy and Ged form a relationship , one of the teachers Tina has her own problems at home .and the new teacher Melanie peters is going to cause a lot of problems for Donny how this story come s together is just brilliant who is the top drug man ? i so so recommend
January 12, 2022
Love kimberley chambers?, the this author Is definitely for you
Another mind blowing read from Karen woods!she just brilliant. The media always say she's the Manchester version of Martina, but in my opinion,martina is overated and gone downhill ,kimberley is now in her place, and Karen is the Queen of Manchester.
I did not expect the outcome of this book and that's what I love about Karen, you don't see it till it's happened ,
This book is about donny who is head of basically a pupil reveral unit ,and tells the story of Ged,Frankie and Nancy, it involves county lining and suspicious wives,in my opinion only downside was it finshed too quick. Definitely bag yourself a read of this !!!
Another mind blowing read from Karen woods!she just brilliant. The media always say she's the Manchester version of Martina, but in my opinion,martina is overated and gone downhill ,kimberley is now in her place, and Karen is the Queen of Manchester.
I did not expect the outcome of this book and that's what I love about Karen, you don't see it till it's happened ,
This book is about donny who is head of basically a pupil reveral unit ,and tells the story of Ged,Frankie and Nancy, it involves county lining and suspicious wives,in my opinion only downside was it finshed too quick. Definitely bag yourself a read of this !!!
February 1, 2022
The story of multiple individuals who have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. "You’ve got to fight for everything when you start with nothing".
Picture the roots of a plant heading in all different directions - That's how many storylines this book has, all interconnected in one way or another!
I love the characters in Tracks. I feel like they were easily distinguishable and you could feel the emotion running through them, for example, Tina's desperation and pent-up frustration at the scenario presented to her.
This is the second book I have read by Karen Woods and I can now officially call myself a fan! Very much looking forward to her next release.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperNorth for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review 📖
Picture the roots of a plant heading in all different directions - That's how many storylines this book has, all interconnected in one way or another!
I love the characters in Tracks. I feel like they were easily distinguishable and you could feel the emotion running through them, for example, Tina's desperation and pent-up frustration at the scenario presented to her.
This is the second book I have read by Karen Woods and I can now officially call myself a fan! Very much looking forward to her next release.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperNorth for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review 📖
October 24, 2022
At the start found it quite difficult to get into, but by half way I really wanted to know how it was going to end. My issue is the characters, I can't remember the last time I read a book where I couldn't stand any if the characters. I'm not really a fan of the writing style, I don't know why it just doesn't gel right for me, but overall it did keep me interested throughout.
August 2, 2023
Wow what a good little book.. starts off with Donny and Susan in their lovely life that has had a couple of hiccups but they are living a good life. What a fantastic person Donny is coming from a rubbish upbringing to looking out for kids at Second Chance … and a great ending where not everything is as it seems. A great read x
July 24, 2021
Brilliant read .
This is another of Karen woods book and from start to finish I couldn't put this book down really good story lone and the characters played a good part to .I would recommend this this book for a good read .
This is another of Karen woods book and from start to finish I couldn't put this book down really good story lone and the characters played a good part to .I would recommend this this book for a good read .
August 12, 2021
First book I read by Karen woods
If you are like me and found the story slow at the beginning. Keep reading as it gets very good. Loads of twists and I didn't see that ending
Hope they is a follow up.
If you are like me and found the story slow at the beginning. Keep reading as it gets very good. Loads of twists and I didn't see that ending
Hope they is a follow up.
June 29, 2024
Tracks
Slow start, but after the first couple of chapters the story picked up pace and found it hard to put down. Interesting characters, with twists - looking forward to more by this author.
Slow start, but after the first couple of chapters the story picked up pace and found it hard to put down. Interesting characters, with twists - looking forward to more by this author.
January 19, 2026
Wow
Another brilliant book by this author. You got a bit of everything going on . The head teacher at Second Chance school is not who he seem. A big twist at the end that I didn't see coming.
Another brilliant book by this author. You got a bit of everything going on . The head teacher at Second Chance school is not who he seem. A big twist at the end that I didn't see coming.
June 13, 2021
An interesting story line, yet the book felt rushed. I feel there could have been lot more to it. Not quite as good as Karen's Earlier books, but still a good read.
July 11, 2021
A real shocking ending! An amazing n gripping book. One of the best I've read in a long time. I will be reading more by Karen for sure!
July 18, 2021
Good book...Read it over 2 days! I enjoyed working the plot out!
August 1, 2021
Wow, what another great book from Karen Woods, was gripped from 1st page. A real page Turner
August 22, 2021
Unexpected
Interesting twist that I didn't see coming. Would like to know what happens to the other characters so hope there is another book.
Interesting twist that I didn't see coming. Would like to know what happens to the other characters so hope there is another book.
August 22, 2021
Addictive
Just an amazing book,could not put it down...This is is brilliant, nothing boring!,love the twist at the end.,now to find another book.
Just an amazing book,could not put it down...This is is brilliant, nothing boring!,love the twist at the end.,now to find another book.
September 21, 2021
Great book
Another fantastic read from KW. Gritty and down to earth, it kept me hooked from start to finish. Labelled as a saga, I can’t wait for the next instalment.
Another fantastic read from KW. Gritty and down to earth, it kept me hooked from start to finish. Labelled as a saga, I can’t wait for the next instalment.
September 27, 2021
Enjoyed the characters
Loved the twists and didnt expect that ending at all xx
Loved the twists and didnt expect that ending at all xx
January 4, 2022
Absolutely amazing book again but never fails to pull me in to each story
June 4, 2022
Excellent
Good book great at the end said mot expected who the was responsible for the drug dealer e was very good
Good book great at the end said mot expected who the was responsible for the drug dealer e was very good
July 15, 2022
Taking forever to get wherever it was going, and the change of POV from sentence to sentence was jarring and amateurish.
November 16, 2022
excellent
Loved this book, exciting all the way through,can’t wait for the next book . Would highly recommend this book to all
Loved this book, exciting all the way through,can’t wait for the next book . Would highly recommend this book to all
December 7, 2022
What a great read.
This story had me gripped from start to finish ,with a twist that I didn't see coming look forward to more from this auther
This story had me gripped from start to finish ,with a twist that I didn't see coming look forward to more from this auther
September 16, 2024
Such a great, easy read with a twist at the end! Very similar to Martina Cole who I also enjoy!
January 17, 2025
Was a good read, few errors noticed in book it otherwise good
June 9, 2021
I personally loved it, I love anything gangland.
If you're a fan of Kimberley Chambers, Casey Kelleher then this book is right up your street.
Perfectly written and it had me hooked, great storyline Donny thinks he us untouchable.
I can't wait to read more books by Karen.
If you're a fan of Kimberley Chambers, Casey Kelleher then this book is right up your street.
Perfectly written and it had me hooked, great storyline Donny thinks he us untouchable.
I can't wait to read more books by Karen.
January 3, 2022
I loved this latest book called Tracks by Karen Woods and it's based in the backstreets of Manchester and comes with a new pulse-pounding gangland saga especially when you’ve got to fight for everything when you start with nothing. WoW it was brilliant!
If you love gangland books and fans of Kimberly Chambers, Emma Tallon Jessie Keane Books this a book for you.
If you love gangland books and fans of Kimberly Chambers, Emma Tallon Jessie Keane Books this a book for you.
December 21, 2021
Good read. Surprising twist at the end.
January 2, 2023
What a book … and the surprising twist at the end 👍
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