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The Streets: The Gangland Thriller from the Queen of the Urban Crime Novel
The streets of London's Soho hide a multitude of secrets in this hard-hitting gangland thriller from bestselling author Jacqui Rose.Ten years ago, Jo Martin was released from prison after serving twelve years of a life sentence – but she isn’t Jo anymore. Given a new identity by the courts, and with a different appearance, a ready-made history and even a change of age, Jo can pretend to be anyone . . .Cookie Mackenzie is not only Ned Reid’s lover – but she also works for him. She supplies the girls – and boys – for Ned’s clients. There’s always some runaway kid who needs shelter.Natalie Ellis works at Barney’s bar. A fierce and loyal friend, she’s a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear – but should everyone really trust her to keep their secrets?Lorni Duncan needs to keep running, always looking over her shoulder, especially with a young child in tow. But how will she survive? The refuges are full, and the last thing Lorni needs is the authorities getting involved. Who is she trying to escape from?Everyone has something to hide and a lot to lose, but which of them did Jo become?
353 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2021
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About the author
Jacqui Rose
33 books176 followersJacqui Rose is a novelist who hails from Manchester and South Yorkshire, though she now lives in the South East in the countryside, surrounded by her horses and lots of animals. Jacqui first came to appreciate the power of the written word when as a child she charged her classmates a packet of sherbet dips to write their essays for them. Adopted at a young age and always a daydreamer, she felt isolated growing up in a small mining village in South Yorkshire and it was her writing which kept her company.
Jacqui has written a variety of things including
stand-up comedy, radio drams and screenplays.
She is published by HarperCollins and Pan Macmillan and has written over 16 bestselling novels. She is also collaborating with Martina Cole on Martina's new novel, Loyalty.
Jacqui Rose also writes under the name of
J P Rose (not to be confused with the American author!) and has written, The Haunting of Tyrese Walker her first teen/YA novel.
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March 14, 2025
A gritty unique storyline that keeps you guessing right until the end! Read it in just under 24 hours! It's definitely a different vibe than her usual thrillers. This ine takes the reader on a mystery. You feel very engrossed and interactive in the plot line.
Thought i had the mystery figured out my about 39%, but ohhhh, it was wrong! Well done, Jacqui Rose. Well done! 👏👏👏👏👏
Thought i had the mystery figured out my about 39%, but ohhhh, it was wrong! Well done, Jacqui Rose. Well done! 👏👏👏👏👏
March 17, 2022
What a great page Turner couldn't put this book down, Jacqui Rose knows how to keep you gripped from the first page. Kept me guessing threw out all of the book till nearly the end. She such a brilliant Authour. Cannot wait for her next book. Worth so much more than 5 stars 🌟
January 23, 2022
the story was very good very twisty and kept you thinking who is she
September 18, 2022
Well that was a great book ! It had me guessing but my goodness a very hard read at times ! Poor Jo Martin was a victim not a criminal and that’s what I found so difficult to read !! She is imprisoned for allegedly killing a child . The system failed Jo she went to prison served her time and came out under an assumed identity. She throws herself into a life in Soho where she stays at Desirees night club where Barney and everyone have secrets! Ned is a horrendous human and all I can say I’m glad he got his come tuppance in the end !!
February 9, 2023
The Streets⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another fantastic book by Jacqui Rose. What a read ,I have laughed , cried ,and it was definitely a rollercoaster of a book. The characters were believable and the storylines kept me reading when I should have been sleeping . I keep thinking I had worked out the people but I was surprised by that part.Definitely not to be missed .I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys gangland thrillers and sagas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another fantastic book by Jacqui Rose. What a read ,I have laughed , cried ,and it was definitely a rollercoaster of a book. The characters were believable and the storylines kept me reading when I should have been sleeping . I keep thinking I had worked out the people but I was surprised by that part.Definitely not to be missed .I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys gangland thrillers and sagas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
September 2, 2022
This was another brilliant offering from Jacqui Rose showcasing her dominance in this genre.
3 women with one thing in common - they are harbouring secrets that they do not want coming out.
1 - released from prison with a new identity
2 - Constantly running from place to place with a son in tow
3- one in an abusive relationship
They all connect in one place - A club
Read to find out the secrets- you will not be disappointed.
3 women with one thing in common - they are harbouring secrets that they do not want coming out.
1 - released from prison with a new identity
2 - Constantly running from place to place with a son in tow
3- one in an abusive relationship
They all connect in one place - A club
Read to find out the secrets- you will not be disappointed.
February 7, 2022
Brilliant story.
Wow what a good story .from the first chapter to the end .It was a good guessing game of who no really was and normally I'm pretty good but I was amazed of who no was .I give this 5 stars and would recommend this book .I'm sure you will not be disappointed.
Wow what a good story .from the first chapter to the end .It was a good guessing game of who no really was and normally I'm pretty good but I was amazed of who no was .I give this 5 stars and would recommend this book .I'm sure you will not be disappointed.
June 10, 2022
Fantastic!!!
As ever Jacqui doesn't dissapoint..another
fabulous read , infact this Author gets better and better..great twists and turns, keeping you gripped.. I'm sorry the book ended THANKS FOR A FANTASTIC READ .
As ever Jacqui doesn't dissapoint..another
fabulous read , infact this Author gets better and better..great twists and turns, keeping you gripped.. I'm sorry the book ended THANKS FOR A FANTASTIC READ .
April 22, 2023
5 full stars
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A superb read. The author has gone all out here to make this a gripping unputdownable read.
From the very start to the very end this had me hooked.
Secrets,lies, betrayal. This book has it all and then some.
Read via Kindle unlimited.
A superb read. The author has gone all out here to make this a gripping unputdownable read.
From the very start to the very end this had me hooked.
Secrets,lies, betrayal. This book has it all and then some.
January 5, 2022
Fabulous
One of the best books I've read in a long time and I read a lot of books. I really couldn't put it down. Thank you Jacqui Rose it was absolutely fab.
One of the best books I've read in a long time and I read a lot of books. I really couldn't put it down. Thank you Jacqui Rose it was absolutely fab.
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January 7, 2022Fantastic book
Fantastic book didn't want it to end could not put it down amazing characters and really hoping to hear more about them all hope there is a next in series.
Fantastic book didn't want it to end could not put it down amazing characters and really hoping to hear more about them all hope there is a next in series.
January 8, 2022
Worth while read
A fabulous book with plenty of plot twists and turns..
Jacqui Rose has a way of writing that always grips you and keeps you guessing.
A fabulous book with plenty of plot twists and turns..
Jacqui Rose has a way of writing that always grips you and keeps you guessing.
January 17, 2022
Great read
How lives change. All different people but all come together as a family. I really enjoyed this book. This author is just great
How lives change. All different people but all come together as a family. I really enjoyed this book. This author is just great
January 26, 2022
wow! another great read
Great plot, great characters, the suspense was intense, thrilling and unputdownable, I finished it far too quickly! Jacqui I love your books!
Great plot, great characters, the suspense was intense, thrilling and unputdownable, I finished it far too quickly! Jacqui I love your books!
February 5, 2022
Great book. Gripping and gritty. Just what you expect from Jacqui Rose and you won't be disappointed!
February 13, 2022
4.5 gripping stars.
March 17, 2022
Fab read
Wow another Great book by Jacqui Rose. It was such a page turned O literally couldn't out it down. Read it in one day it was so gripping.
Wow another Great book by Jacqui Rose. It was such a page turned O literally couldn't out it down. Read it in one day it was so gripping.
April 5, 2022
Great characters and great Story! Ha quite never disappoints
April 10, 2022
Brilliant
A brilliant novel with a fantastic storyline that kept me guessing throughout. Recommend to all fans of gangland as it doesn’t disappoint.
A brilliant novel with a fantastic storyline that kept me guessing throughout. Recommend to all fans of gangland as it doesn’t disappoint.
April 20, 2022
Really good couldn't put it down
June 14, 2022
brilliant
Unputdownable. I was hooked on the first page and wasn’t disappointed. I can recommend all Jacque Rose books if you want a real page turner.
Unputdownable. I was hooked on the first page and wasn’t disappointed. I can recommend all Jacque Rose books if you want a real page turner.
July 10, 2022
Brilliant
Absolutely brilliant,loved the story,could not put it down. I did not want it to end. Highly recommended it to my friends. Loved it loved it.
Absolutely brilliant,loved the story,could not put it down. I did not want it to end. Highly recommended it to my friends. Loved it loved it.
July 25, 2022
If you’re a fan of Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller then Jacqui Rose will keep you in the edge of your seat with the goings on in Soho!
July 31, 2022
another great book by Jacqui Rose
October 11, 2022
Excellent
What a fantastic read twists and turns all the way the characters realy came to life and kept me turning the pages
What a fantastic read twists and turns all the way the characters realy came to life and kept me turning the pages
November 17, 2022
Great read
Loved it as
Great book enjoyed it will read another the author has written... First book IV read :)
Thank you
Loved it as
Great book enjoyed it will read another the author has written... First book IV read :)
Thank you
December 12, 2022
brilliant read
This had my hooked from page 1 couldn't put it down fantastic author she never fails to keep her readers happy can't wait to read more brilliant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This had my hooked from page 1 couldn't put it down fantastic author she never fails to keep her readers happy can't wait to read more brilliant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
February 8, 2023
The streets
Once again JACQUI ROSE has written a fantastic read So many twists and tense moments would highly recommend this book Once again thanks
Once again JACQUI ROSE has written a fantastic read So many twists and tense moments would highly recommend this book Once again thanks
March 4, 2023
This book was so amazing and by the end I was SHOCKEDDD when I realised the cliff hanger - defo recommend
June 4, 2023
Great read
Great read kept on a knifed edge loads of twists and turns
Shocks and years one of her best reads
Great read kept on a knifed edge loads of twists and turns
Shocks and years one of her best reads
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