The New Friend

by Kane, Alex

Be careful who you let into your life Arabella MacQueen had a tough start. Growing up surrounded by drugs and alcohol, getting into trouble as a teen, she’s now in her late-twenties and has turned her life around. Until the fateful night that sees her imprisoned for 10 months. She’s hit rock bottom … but unexpectedly forges a bond with cellmate Roxanne McPhail that lasts beyond the prison walls. Now both women are free, and Arabella is excited about the future with boyfriend Eddie, with Roxanne at her side. But Arabella doesn’t know the truth about her new best friend; about Roxanne’s reputation as the head of Glasgow gangland, about the violence in Roxanne’s past. She doesn’t know that Roxanne has plans for Arabella that might lead her into some very dangerous places. In this dirty game, Arabella is going to have to learn you can’t always trust those closest to you… A gritty, utterly addictive thriller set in Scottish gangland - fans of Roberta Kray and Jacqui Rose won't be able to put it down. Readers can't get enough of Alex Kane's gritty gangster ‘I read this book in one night and all I have is 3 words. Oh my god .’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘ What a fantastic book ! Such an intense, fast paced read from the first page’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘ What a rollercoaster ride …it grips you and you can't put it down. I loved it .’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘ What a page turner this is … you never want it to end… A great, gritty, UK gangland thriller ’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘A dark and gritty crime thriller that kept me hooked from the first page .' Casey Kelleher, author of No Fear and Mine 'A gripping read that got under my skin . Alex Kane writes one hell of a villain .’ Gemma Rogers, author of Stalker and Reckless

352 pages, Paperback

Published November 25, 2021

About the author

From fantastical creatures and superheroes to Greek mythology and the undead, the fantasy world has captivated Kane since he was a young boy. He began telling his own stories through illustrations before he discovered his love and talent for writing. Kane has always enjoyed conducting the research for his stories, and he even convinced his middle-school classmates to spend 10 minutes in the dark in an abandoned building armed with only a tape recorder. Based on their reactions Kane wrote his first chilling horror tale and by the start of high school he had penned several short stories and the beginnings of a few novels.

After earning a dual degree in Mathematics and Psychology, Kane spent more than a decade in the corporate world working in senior management. One day, after realizing that he had veered away from his real passion, he decided to quit his job and dedicate his life to entertain- ing people through his writing. Kane traveled to Romania and Eastern Europe to learn more about the folklore, culture and history surround- ing vampires. Kane blended his experiences abroad with the workings of his imagination to create his award-winning first novel Aleron: Book 1 of the Strigoi Series.

When he’s not writing, Kane travels and talks with readers around the world about his passion for storytelling and the vampire tradition. He also enjoys speaking at book festivals and contributing to writing workshops. Fans of paranormal and fantasy works welcome Kane into the club of talented up-and-coming authors in the genre.