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Gallowburn #4
Blood Pact
To survive, they’ll need to stick together…
After the defeat of the rival Gordon and Thompson families, the Blood Brothers' reputations as feared lieutenants of the McVay clan are firmly established. The Gallowburn has become an untouchable stronghold in their capable hands.
However, danger rears its head in another form - Jamie’s deadliest foe, Cameron Abernethy. Still fighting to be released from prison, Cameron decides to use the Lawson family, the Blood Brothers’ biggest rivals, to discover his daughter's whereabouts.
With his enemies getting closer, and the police on his tail too, Jamie has some impossible choices to make. This is his last chance to live the life he's dreamed of with the woman he loves, but first he’s got to make sure he's not caught or killed…
After the defeat of the rival Gordon and Thompson families, the Blood Brothers' reputations as feared lieutenants of the McVay clan are firmly established. The Gallowburn has become an untouchable stronghold in their capable hands.
However, danger rears its head in another form - Jamie’s deadliest foe, Cameron Abernethy. Still fighting to be released from prison, Cameron decides to use the Lawson family, the Blood Brothers’ biggest rivals, to discover his daughter's whereabouts.
With his enemies getting closer, and the police on his tail too, Jamie has some impossible choices to make. This is his last chance to live the life he's dreamed of with the woman he loves, but first he’s got to make sure he's not caught or killed…
378 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2022
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Heather Atkinson
111 books176 followers**MY NEXT TRADITIONALLY PUBLISHED BOOK, A SAVAGE INHERITANCE (SAVAGE SISTERS SERIES #4) IS NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON PRICED £2.84. RELEASE DATE 7TH OCTOBER 2024**
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Author of over seventy books so far. Living on the beautiful west coast of Scotland with my husband, twin daughters and a cat called Mavis, although I am originally from Lancashire in the north of England.
My tastes in all things are eclectic, which extends to my writing. Although I primarily write crime books - especially gangland thrillers - I also write gothic historical romance and fantasy. I publish on Amazon Kindle and some of my novels are available in paperback too. I also have a traditional publishing contract with Boldwood Books.
When I'm not writing - which isn't very often - I enjoy reading Daphne Du Maurier, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, MR James and the Brontes, among many others. I also enjoy swimming, walking and spending time with my family.
**MY NEXT SELF PUBLISHED BOOK, DEADLY GAMES (BLAGGER'S CODE SERIES #6) WILL BE RELEASED ON 29TH SEPTEMBER 2024 ONLY ON AMAZON KINDLE**
Author of over seventy books so far. Living on the beautiful west coast of Scotland with my husband, twin daughters and a cat called Mavis, although I am originally from Lancashire in the north of England.
My tastes in all things are eclectic, which extends to my writing. Although I primarily write crime books - especially gangland thrillers - I also write gothic historical romance and fantasy. I publish on Amazon Kindle and some of my novels are available in paperback too. I also have a traditional publishing contract with Boldwood Books.
When I'm not writing - which isn't very often - I enjoy reading Daphne Du Maurier, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, MR James and the Brontes, among many others. I also enjoy swimming, walking and spending time with my family.
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May 6, 2022
Blood Pact by Heather Atkinson is a thrilling, brutal story of survival. It kept me glued to the pages from start to finish. Backstabbing and enemies everywhere. What a rush!
I have enjoyed this series so much but I think this one may be my favorite. There was just something so intense about the atmosphere of this plot, I couldn’t put it down! The ending truly caught me off guard and I wasn’t expecting what happened at all.
I highly recommend reading all the books in this series because they are fantastic and because I think you’ll get more out of the story.
Fantastic. Riveting and vivid. I can’t say anything but good about this story. If you like gangland thrillers, check it out!
Thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources, the author, and the publisher for the free review copy. All opinions are my own and unbiased.
I have enjoyed this series so much but I think this one may be my favorite. There was just something so intense about the atmosphere of this plot, I couldn’t put it down! The ending truly caught me off guard and I wasn’t expecting what happened at all.
I highly recommend reading all the books in this series because they are fantastic and because I think you’ll get more out of the story.
Fantastic. Riveting and vivid. I can’t say anything but good about this story. If you like gangland thrillers, check it out!
Thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources, the author, and the publisher for the free review copy. All opinions are my own and unbiased.
April 23, 2022
My Thoughts :
I really enjoyed this series, it takes place in Glasgow Scotland and tells a story Of family, friends and rivals and oh so much more. Throughout this book these characters have grown and developed which is wonderfully done by the author. Jamie who is one of the main characters is a multi complex person who loves his family, friends and his one wish is to be with his girlfriend Allegra but Jamie has a violent side which can sometimes gets In the way. There is lots of drama, action, suspense and romance. I would recommend starting with book 1 blood brothers if you can if not this can be read as a standalone I will miss these characters as I believe this is the last of 4 in the series
Here are The books in order if you would like to start with book one
1. Blood Brothers
2. Bad Blood
3. Blood Ties
4. Blood Pact
I really enjoyed this series, it takes place in Glasgow Scotland and tells a story Of family, friends and rivals and oh so much more. Throughout this book these characters have grown and developed which is wonderfully done by the author. Jamie who is one of the main characters is a multi complex person who loves his family, friends and his one wish is to be with his girlfriend Allegra but Jamie has a violent side which can sometimes gets In the way. There is lots of drama, action, suspense and romance. I would recommend starting with book 1 blood brothers if you can if not this can be read as a standalone I will miss these characters as I believe this is the last of 4 in the series
Here are The books in order if you would like to start with book one
1. Blood Brothers
2. Bad Blood
3. Blood Ties
4. Blood Pact
September 22, 2022
All I can say is Brilliant series
Cannot wait for Heather Atkinson next Book to come out.
Cannot wait for Heather Atkinson next Book to come out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 8, 2022
On the Gallowburn estate no one goes to the police – they rely on the Blood Brothers instead to sort out their problems. Living on the north side of the estate, Jamie Gray and his three friends Gary, Digger and Logan formed a gang called the Blood Brothers and have been together since their school days. Now in their twenties they have grown up fast, particularly since falling into the employ of the notorious Toni McVay, aka the Queen of Glasgow and head one of the most feared families in Scotland, anxious to please her and keep their eyeballs intact. Since the defeat of the Gordon and Thompson families, things are all nicely quiet on the Gallowburn scheme with the Blood Brothers ruling the roost. However Cameron Abernethy, framed for her murder by his own daughter and Jamie’s fiancé Allegra, will not lie down quietly in Barlinnie jail. Having failed to find her with a number of private investigators, including Gavin Mullen who fell in love with and now lives with Jamie’s mother Jackie, he has tried stirring up trouble on social media which backfired with hilarious results. When bent copper DCI Sharples visits him and offers to get the investigation opened for a hefty price he jumps at it, terrified that his former wimp of a son Fenston will push him out of his own empire. Sharples also enlists Barlinnie inmate Craig Lawson, the violent head of the south side gang and sworn enemy of the Blood Brothers to expose Jamie’s secrets. However Jamie and Mullen are too good for them and realise the Brothers are under surveillance. Toni needs Cameron to stay in jail so she can take over his businesses, and she and Jamie hatch a plan to ensure that happens whilst dealing with Sharples who has been a thorn in Toni’s side for years. All Jamie wants to do is leave Scotland and be with Allegra for life but will that ever be possible whilst keeping himself and all those he holds dear safe?
I really love this series!! Most of the brilliant characters from books one to three are still there, including my absolute favourite, the psychotic ice-cream man Ephraim with an astounding arsenal of weapons, ferocious pub landlady Deirdre and husband Eric, the superb nunchuck wielding Reverend Valerie Brown who is actually a McVay herself, and of course Jamie’s fiercely protective and loyal mother Jackie with her ever present frying pan. There is masses of thrilling action in this excellent story and I have a great affection for the boys and their families who, with their obvious loyalty and humorous banter, have really grown me. Read the books in order to get the most of out the fast-growing history of the Gallowburn residents. 5*
I really love this series!! Most of the brilliant characters from books one to three are still there, including my absolute favourite, the psychotic ice-cream man Ephraim with an astounding arsenal of weapons, ferocious pub landlady Deirdre and husband Eric, the superb nunchuck wielding Reverend Valerie Brown who is actually a McVay herself, and of course Jamie’s fiercely protective and loyal mother Jackie with her ever present frying pan. There is masses of thrilling action in this excellent story and I have a great affection for the boys and their families who, with their obvious loyalty and humorous banter, have really grown me. Read the books in order to get the most of out the fast-growing history of the Gallowburn residents. 5*
May 10, 2022
I have been a fan of Heather’s work for a couple of years now. I have a particular fondness for the series set on the Gallowburn Estate. I read, reviewed and loved the first three books in the series. So when I heard that Heather was due to releases another book in the series, I knew that I just had to get hold of a copy as soon as I could. Well ladies and gents, the fourth book in the Gallowburn Estate series is called ‘Blood Pact’ and it was released on 5th May 2022. It’s another belter of a read and then some. I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Blood Pact’ but more about that in a bit.
As soon as I started reading, I knew that I was reading something special and that I would not be able to put the book down. My Kindle wasn’t exactly glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it travelled everywhere with me. I just couldn’t bear to miss a single second of the story. The characters intrigued me and some of them appalled me at the same time. I had my own suspicions as to what was going to happen so I had to keep reading to see if I was on the right track or if I had wandered down another path entirely. I became so wrapped up in the story that I lost all track of time and just how quickly I was getting through the story. All too quickly I reached the end of ‘Blood Pact’ and I had to say goodbye to the Gallowburn Estate. I found ‘Blood Pact’ to be a tense, gripping, gritty and dramatic read, which kept me guessing and which kept me on the edge of my seat.
‘Blood Pact’ is superbly written but then I have come to expect nothing less from Heather Atkinson. She certainly knows how to grab the reader’s attention and draw them into what proves to be one hell of a compelling and at times terrifying story. For me the story hit the ground running and maintained a fast pace throughout. Heather cares about her characters and this comes across in the way she writes about them. She describes them so vividly and realistically that they seem just as real as you and I. Reading ‘Blood Pact’ felt like being on an unpredictable and scary rollercoaster ride with several twists and turns along the way. At times I almost had to read through my fingers as I feared what was going to happen next. I love the way in which Heather makes the reader feel as though they are part of the story themselves and at the heart of the action.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Blood Pact’ and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Heather’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
As soon as I started reading, I knew that I was reading something special and that I would not be able to put the book down. My Kindle wasn’t exactly glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it travelled everywhere with me. I just couldn’t bear to miss a single second of the story. The characters intrigued me and some of them appalled me at the same time. I had my own suspicions as to what was going to happen so I had to keep reading to see if I was on the right track or if I had wandered down another path entirely. I became so wrapped up in the story that I lost all track of time and just how quickly I was getting through the story. All too quickly I reached the end of ‘Blood Pact’ and I had to say goodbye to the Gallowburn Estate. I found ‘Blood Pact’ to be a tense, gripping, gritty and dramatic read, which kept me guessing and which kept me on the edge of my seat.
‘Blood Pact’ is superbly written but then I have come to expect nothing less from Heather Atkinson. She certainly knows how to grab the reader’s attention and draw them into what proves to be one hell of a compelling and at times terrifying story. For me the story hit the ground running and maintained a fast pace throughout. Heather cares about her characters and this comes across in the way she writes about them. She describes them so vividly and realistically that they seem just as real as you and I. Reading ‘Blood Pact’ felt like being on an unpredictable and scary rollercoaster ride with several twists and turns along the way. At times I almost had to read through my fingers as I feared what was going to happen next. I love the way in which Heather makes the reader feel as though they are part of the story themselves and at the heart of the action.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Blood Pact’ and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Heather’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
July 31, 2022
An action-packed gritty gangland thriller that will leave readers breathless, Blood Pact is Heather Atkinson’s latest nail-biting chiller.
Having defeated their deadliest rivals, the Blood Brothers now reign supreme as lieutenants of the McVay clan. In their strong, capable and fearsome hands, the Gallowburn estate has become a fortress and an untouchable stronghold where they are the ones in charge. Feared and admired in equal measure, the Blood Brothers are relishing their power. But they should not get too comfortable because at the Gallowburn estate, you never know what’s around the corner…
Jamie’s most dangerous enemy, Cameron Abernathy is rotting away in prison. He wants to get out of jail and wreak revenge on his adversaries using any method necessary so he decides to use the Lawson family, the Blood Brothers’ biggest rivals, to discover the whereabouts of his daughter. Cameron won’t give up until he achieves all his objectives – and there is simply nothing he will not do to see the Blood Brothers eviscerated.
Jamie has some difficult choices to make. With the police getting far too close for comfort and his enemies breathing down his neck, the chance to lead the life he has always wanted is slipping away from him. He has dreams of being with the woman he loves far from all he knows, however, with danger round every corner, will he manage to make his dream a reality? Or is he about to lose it all just when everything he has always wanted was within his reach?
Heather Atkinson’s Blood Pact is dark, unpredictable, terrifying and so exciting readers will be on the edge of their seats reeling from all the twists and turns coming their way. A gangland thriller that is raw, unflinching and disturbing with larger than life characters that pole vault off the page, Blood Pact continues Heather Atkinson’s winning streak cementing her standing as one of the genre’s fastest rising stars.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Having defeated their deadliest rivals, the Blood Brothers now reign supreme as lieutenants of the McVay clan. In their strong, capable and fearsome hands, the Gallowburn estate has become a fortress and an untouchable stronghold where they are the ones in charge. Feared and admired in equal measure, the Blood Brothers are relishing their power. But they should not get too comfortable because at the Gallowburn estate, you never know what’s around the corner…
Jamie’s most dangerous enemy, Cameron Abernathy is rotting away in prison. He wants to get out of jail and wreak revenge on his adversaries using any method necessary so he decides to use the Lawson family, the Blood Brothers’ biggest rivals, to discover the whereabouts of his daughter. Cameron won’t give up until he achieves all his objectives – and there is simply nothing he will not do to see the Blood Brothers eviscerated.
Jamie has some difficult choices to make. With the police getting far too close for comfort and his enemies breathing down his neck, the chance to lead the life he has always wanted is slipping away from him. He has dreams of being with the woman he loves far from all he knows, however, with danger round every corner, will he manage to make his dream a reality? Or is he about to lose it all just when everything he has always wanted was within his reach?
Heather Atkinson’s Blood Pact is dark, unpredictable, terrifying and so exciting readers will be on the edge of their seats reeling from all the twists and turns coming their way. A gangland thriller that is raw, unflinching and disturbing with larger than life characters that pole vault off the page, Blood Pact continues Heather Atkinson’s winning streak cementing her standing as one of the genre’s fastest rising stars.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 5, 2022
Well Phew what an absolute thrilling read Blood Pact is! I feel battered and bruised, like most of the characters in this book. A brutal story of survival of the fittest. There’s back stabbing aplenty with enemies around every corner. I LOVED IT!
As book 4 in the series I wasn’t sure if Heather could pull it off again but wow she pulled it off and then some. I was enthralled by Book 3 but Book 4 just blew my mind. The intensity shines out from every word and you can’t tear yourself away. The characters have grown superbly well throughout this series and Jamie has come into his own as a strong leader of the Blood Brothers. A loyal team, keeping Gallowburn a safer place to live. My favourite character though quickly became Logan, A quiet yet intelligent Blood Brother who is perhaps being lined up to take over from Jamie in the future. He is a sensitive soul who thinks before he leaps and I just really became drawn to him. The other two Blood Brothers add a brilliant level of humour and had me chuckling away with their banter and ribbing each other. I enjoyed the light and dark dark shade running through the plot and boy does it keep you on it’s toes.
The dazzling end genuinely caught me off guard and unquestionably was the best ending. Fast paced drama through out but it really picks up the pace, if that’s possible, towards the end. Jamie is totally up against it, with enemies trying to finish him off, even from inside prison. Does he really stand a chance?
Blood Brothers is a vivid and violent story of Scottish Gangland, the lives of the people involved are all damaged in one way or another and their strong will and danger radiates from each and every page. Be prepared for the read of your life, its an absolute cracking thriller and now I need a cuppa and some deep breathing.
As book 4 in the series I wasn’t sure if Heather could pull it off again but wow she pulled it off and then some. I was enthralled by Book 3 but Book 4 just blew my mind. The intensity shines out from every word and you can’t tear yourself away. The characters have grown superbly well throughout this series and Jamie has come into his own as a strong leader of the Blood Brothers. A loyal team, keeping Gallowburn a safer place to live. My favourite character though quickly became Logan, A quiet yet intelligent Blood Brother who is perhaps being lined up to take over from Jamie in the future. He is a sensitive soul who thinks before he leaps and I just really became drawn to him. The other two Blood Brothers add a brilliant level of humour and had me chuckling away with their banter and ribbing each other. I enjoyed the light and dark dark shade running through the plot and boy does it keep you on it’s toes.
The dazzling end genuinely caught me off guard and unquestionably was the best ending. Fast paced drama through out but it really picks up the pace, if that’s possible, towards the end. Jamie is totally up against it, with enemies trying to finish him off, even from inside prison. Does he really stand a chance?
Blood Brothers is a vivid and violent story of Scottish Gangland, the lives of the people involved are all damaged in one way or another and their strong will and danger radiates from each and every page. Be prepared for the read of your life, its an absolute cracking thriller and now I need a cuppa and some deep breathing.
May 11, 2022
The fourth book in the Gallowburn series and I am lucky enough to have read every book. This is a gritty and hard hitting gangland series. I am so happy to be back with the Blood Brothers on the Scottish Gallowburn estate.
When I discovered there was a new book I did wonder if Heather Atkinson could keep up the standard set by the previous three books. Blood Pact is, if it is possible, even better than the previous book. I really couldn't tear myself away.
Heather's characters have grown over the series and Jamie, the complex character who is the leader of the Blood Brothers, just wants to be with Allegra, his girlfriend but that will never happen if Cameron gets his way. He is on the war path and does not care how he gets his revenge!
Part of this series charm is the banter between the Blood Brothers and that is just as good as always. Providing light moments throughout, I found my self laughing with them. I felt like I was back with the gang again, and I realise, I say this every time I review a book in this series. I just can't help it. Heather's writing makes it so you feel like you are alongside these lads as they battle their way through life on the Gallowburn estate.
A book that kept me guessing and the ending, well, that was a jaw dropping moment for me. The book is pretty fast paced and then as the story unfolds,boy does it pick up even more. I was on the edge of my seat most of this book just attempting to second guess what was coming next. Such an adrenaline inducing series this is!
The danger and violence in this series is true to life for kids these days. The gangs and the violence may seem like fiction but we see on the news almost everyday some 16 year old lad being killed. Heather Atkinson, translates true life into fiction so well and I will miss this series when it's over
When I discovered there was a new book I did wonder if Heather Atkinson could keep up the standard set by the previous three books. Blood Pact is, if it is possible, even better than the previous book. I really couldn't tear myself away.
Heather's characters have grown over the series and Jamie, the complex character who is the leader of the Blood Brothers, just wants to be with Allegra, his girlfriend but that will never happen if Cameron gets his way. He is on the war path and does not care how he gets his revenge!
Part of this series charm is the banter between the Blood Brothers and that is just as good as always. Providing light moments throughout, I found my self laughing with them. I felt like I was back with the gang again, and I realise, I say this every time I review a book in this series. I just can't help it. Heather's writing makes it so you feel like you are alongside these lads as they battle their way through life on the Gallowburn estate.
A book that kept me guessing and the ending, well, that was a jaw dropping moment for me. The book is pretty fast paced and then as the story unfolds,boy does it pick up even more. I was on the edge of my seat most of this book just attempting to second guess what was coming next. Such an adrenaline inducing series this is!
The danger and violence in this series is true to life for kids these days. The gangs and the violence may seem like fiction but we see on the news almost everyday some 16 year old lad being killed. Heather Atkinson, translates true life into fiction so well and I will miss this series when it's over
March 26, 2022
My first book by this author and I fell in love with her writing style, her characters and her storytelling.
Why do people sometimes act the way they do? Well it’s often for money and power. They scheme, make deals and stab their partners in the back once they have what they are looking for.
A person you thought was on your side becomes a rival and enemy in the blink of an eye of even faster sometimes. 😊
You can trust them as far as you can throw them, which is not a lot so it seems time after time.
But this story is not all about violence and the struggle for the highest ranking in the crime world. Even the most cruel people find some kindness somewhere hidden deep inside and there is love. Love between lovers, family and friends. Although I have to say friends do not really exist in gangland crimes. Those people are family too even you don’t have the same blood running through your veins. People who stand by you through thick and thin, who always have your back are considered family and you would do anything for them too.
That is what I like so much about this kind of books. The contrast between the cruel parts and the fierce love. Those ‘family’ members would die for you and that is so, so beautiful and touching. I know they don’t take the kindest way to deal with the enemies, but it’s their devotion that drives them. They fight hard, but they love as hard.
I loved it. Great, great book with a number of schemes and twists that made my head spin. I am a very happy reader. 5 stars.
Thank you, Heather Atkinson and Rachel's Random Resources
Why do people sometimes act the way they do? Well it’s often for money and power. They scheme, make deals and stab their partners in the back once they have what they are looking for.
A person you thought was on your side becomes a rival and enemy in the blink of an eye of even faster sometimes. 😊
You can trust them as far as you can throw them, which is not a lot so it seems time after time.
But this story is not all about violence and the struggle for the highest ranking in the crime world. Even the most cruel people find some kindness somewhere hidden deep inside and there is love. Love between lovers, family and friends. Although I have to say friends do not really exist in gangland crimes. Those people are family too even you don’t have the same blood running through your veins. People who stand by you through thick and thin, who always have your back are considered family and you would do anything for them too.
That is what I like so much about this kind of books. The contrast between the cruel parts and the fierce love. Those ‘family’ members would die for you and that is so, so beautiful and touching. I know they don’t take the kindest way to deal with the enemies, but it’s their devotion that drives them. They fight hard, but they love as hard.
I loved it. Great, great book with a number of schemes and twists that made my head spin. I am a very happy reader. 5 stars.
Thank you, Heather Atkinson and Rachel's Random Resources
May 22, 2022
This is the 4th book in the series of the blood brothers and what a blinder it is.
Living on the Gallowburn estate the people here know they don't grass to the polis, there is little trouble as the blood brothers (Jamie, Gary, Digger, and Logan) rule and have the respect of them all.
It was like welcoming back family and friends when I opened the first page, The story was gritty and violent and I couldn't turn the pages quick enough to find out what happens next.
There were some right nasty characters involved like, Toni Mvcay the queen of gangland Glasgow who takes out and collects the eyes of anybody that crosses her, and Cameron Abernethy who is in prison for murdering his daughter Allegra who is actually alive but he can't prove it and is a violent powerful nasty piece of work.
We also meet a corrupt copper DCI Sharples who is in Abernethy's pay and does everything in his power to set up and find Allegra.
To Jackie, Jamie's mum who wacks people with her frying pan, and Ephraim the ice cream man that sells anything from his van drugs weapons, etc. but make you smile.
The book is frustrating for some of the characters but with a healthy dollop of violence and crime.
It has its comedy moment but a lot of brutalities. As a lover of gangland stories suits me perfectly.
I have so much enjoyed this series and its characters and hats off to Heather Atkinson for her talent and vision.
Living on the Gallowburn estate the people here know they don't grass to the polis, there is little trouble as the blood brothers (Jamie, Gary, Digger, and Logan) rule and have the respect of them all.
It was like welcoming back family and friends when I opened the first page, The story was gritty and violent and I couldn't turn the pages quick enough to find out what happens next.
There were some right nasty characters involved like, Toni Mvcay the queen of gangland Glasgow who takes out and collects the eyes of anybody that crosses her, and Cameron Abernethy who is in prison for murdering his daughter Allegra who is actually alive but he can't prove it and is a violent powerful nasty piece of work.
We also meet a corrupt copper DCI Sharples who is in Abernethy's pay and does everything in his power to set up and find Allegra.
To Jackie, Jamie's mum who wacks people with her frying pan, and Ephraim the ice cream man that sells anything from his van drugs weapons, etc. but make you smile.
The book is frustrating for some of the characters but with a healthy dollop of violence and crime.
It has its comedy moment but a lot of brutalities. As a lover of gangland stories suits me perfectly.
I have so much enjoyed this series and its characters and hats off to Heather Atkinson for her talent and vision.
May 12, 2022
Blood Pact is the fourth book in the Gallowburn estate series and what a series this is. I absolutely love it! So has you can imagine my excitement when I found out there was a fourth book! I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into this beauty. It sure has hell doesn’t disappoint. I must point out that this book follows on from the last one, so they need to be read in order.
Blood Pact is full of grit and OMG moments. I found myself racing to the end because I desperately wanted to know what was going to happen. Would Cameron find out his daughters where about? What would happen if he did. Or would the couple get to finally be with each other……so many questions!
I love Jamie and Allegra over the series they have grown from strength to strength and I wanted them to be together has much has they did. I loved every single page of this book and the whole series. It is a must read for gangland fans.
It is a fast paced read that will have you on the edge of your seat I cannot recommend it enough!
Once again a massive thank you to Rachel Gilby for inviting me to take part on this tour……I would of never of found this author if it wasn’t for her. Also thank you to Boldwood Books for a copy all thoughts are my own and not biased in any way.
Blood Pact is full of grit and OMG moments. I found myself racing to the end because I desperately wanted to know what was going to happen. Would Cameron find out his daughters where about? What would happen if he did. Or would the couple get to finally be with each other……so many questions!
I love Jamie and Allegra over the series they have grown from strength to strength and I wanted them to be together has much has they did. I loved every single page of this book and the whole series. It is a must read for gangland fans.
It is a fast paced read that will have you on the edge of your seat I cannot recommend it enough!
Once again a massive thank you to Rachel Gilby for inviting me to take part on this tour……I would of never of found this author if it wasn’t for her. Also thank you to Boldwood Books for a copy all thoughts are my own and not biased in any way.
May 11, 2022
Member Review
Blood Pact
by Heather Atkinson
Pub Date: 5 May 2022
Review by
michelle f, ReviewerLast updated on 25 Apr 2022
My Recommendation
Thanks to netgalley for letting me review this book..... Another great addition to the blood brothers.Can allegra and jamie ever be together????Allegras dad cameron abernathy is in prison for killing his daughter allegra he tries to frame jamie to prove his daughter is still alive.. i love all the characters in this book, the blood brothers are great. Jackie jamies mom is back in action with her frying pan and her new man mullen. The vicar also only does bad things for the greater good. This has a great storyline, kept me hanging on, coumdnt put it down. Highley recommend
Blood Pact
by Heather Atkinson
Pub Date: 5 May 2022
Review by
michelle f, ReviewerLast updated on 25 Apr 2022
My Recommendation
Thanks to netgalley for letting me review this book..... Another great addition to the blood brothers.Can allegra and jamie ever be together????Allegras dad cameron abernathy is in prison for killing his daughter allegra he tries to frame jamie to prove his daughter is still alive.. i love all the characters in this book, the blood brothers are great. Jackie jamies mom is back in action with her frying pan and her new man mullen. The vicar also only does bad things for the greater good. This has a great storyline, kept me hanging on, coumdnt put it down. Highley recommend
September 23, 2024
Fantastic
I'm assuming this is the end of the blood brothers, although I'm devastated as I've come to love not just the four brothers but Jackie, Ephraim, Valerie, Mullen, I already loved Toni and Caesar from reading the savage sisters. I also really like Deidre and Eric although Deidre is the maddest one. Last but not least Allegra, there's no one quite like her. The story was a tough one because I knew this one was going to be Jamie leaving to be with Allegra or them both ending up in jail. It was like a constant game of cat and mouse throughout. I couldn't stop reading it because I needed to know what was happening, there were some great moments of satisfaction within this book. It didn't end where there could never be another one and I'd love a future follow up.
I'm assuming this is the end of the blood brothers, although I'm devastated as I've come to love not just the four brothers but Jackie, Ephraim, Valerie, Mullen, I already loved Toni and Caesar from reading the savage sisters. I also really like Deidre and Eric although Deidre is the maddest one. Last but not least Allegra, there's no one quite like her. The story was a tough one because I knew this one was going to be Jamie leaving to be with Allegra or them both ending up in jail. It was like a constant game of cat and mouse throughout. I couldn't stop reading it because I needed to know what was happening, there were some great moments of satisfaction within this book. It didn't end where there could never be another one and I'd love a future follow up.
May 3, 2022
I have loved this blood brothers series. Over the series the characters have grown and developed. Greed and power are definitely what makes for some compelling storylines in this great series. Jamie just wants to be free to go and live a happy life with Allegra his one true love, but unfortunately he’s not going to get his happy ending if Cameron gets his way. Fuming for being sent to prison for her murder Cameron is out for revenge and he doesn’t care what it costs or who he has to bribe to get results. A real gripping page turner with so much action and twists and turns galore. A well deserved five star read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 15, 2022
Blood Pact by Heather Atkinson is the fourth book in the Gallowburn Series and where have I been? This book was an excellent read! This is a gritty and hard hitting gangland series. and I loved it. especially her writing style, all her characters were excellent. It had lots of great twists and turns throughout that just had me gripped and sitting on the edge of my chair!
This will not be the last book I will read by Heather, I recommend this book however, like me will need to go back and read the other three books to understand this series. Bit, It never put me off reading and finishing Blood Pact.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.
This will not be the last book I will read by Heather, I recommend this book however, like me will need to go back and read the other three books to understand this series. Bit, It never put me off reading and finishing Blood Pact.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.
April 1, 2022
I so love this series but all this author s books good. Jamie just wants to be with the love of his life Allegra. but her father will stop at nothing to get out of prison he wants her found to clear him but he gets a visitor DCI Sharples who for his own agenda wants to take down Toni. so the blood brothers are being watched but Allegra s brother wants to find her to why. but DCI Sharple s will do anything in his power to frame poor Jamie as normal these boys so funny and other characters in book is this the end of the blood brothers its so dam good highly recommended this series
May 11, 2022
Blood Pact is a belter of a book from Heather Atkinson, book 4 in the Gallowburn series. A 5* read without a doubt.
If you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you'll love Heather Atkinson's writing. The storyline is captivating, gritty, twisty and thrilling. I flew through the book and will definitely go back and read the rest of the series. Family rivalries drive the storyline and people that cross the Grays will pay dearly.
I can't recommend this book more highly - go out and buy it, you won't regret it!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.
If you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you'll love Heather Atkinson's writing. The storyline is captivating, gritty, twisty and thrilling. I flew through the book and will definitely go back and read the rest of the series. Family rivalries drive the storyline and people that cross the Grays will pay dearly.
I can't recommend this book more highly - go out and buy it, you won't regret it!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.
April 12, 2022
I highly recommend this series of books by the author and set in Glasgow. I love the writing style, the humour and the characterisation of this crime thriller. Jamie is a complex character who has one wish, to be with his lovely girlfriend Allegra. He is filled with love for his family and friends despite the violent side of his character. There is plenty action and suspense as well as twists in the tale. It's an easy 5* from me. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.
April 30, 2022
Blood Pact by Heather Atkinson.
After the defeat of the rival Gordon and Thompson families, the Blood Brothers' reputations as feared lieutenants of the McVay clan are firmly established. The Gallowburn has become an untouchable stronghold in their capable hands.
A very good read with good characters. Loved the cover. 4*.
After the defeat of the rival Gordon and Thompson families, the Blood Brothers' reputations as feared lieutenants of the McVay clan are firmly established. The Gallowburn has become an untouchable stronghold in their capable hands.
A very good read with good characters. Loved the cover. 4*.
May 15, 2022
I really enjoyed it
Jamie Gray and the blood brothers are up to their necks in it once again, the pressure is on and it's coming from every corner. I don't want to spoil the book by giving too much away but it is a brilliant read from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this book to all.
Jamie Gray and the blood brothers are up to their necks in it once again, the pressure is on and it's coming from every corner. I don't want to spoil the book by giving too much away but it is a brilliant read from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this book to all.
June 17, 2022
Brilliant
Absolutely loved this series. I could nt put the books down. I ve one not so impressed partner as we are camping and I ve had my head stuck in the The blood Brothers. Full of action and banter. You can't but fall a little in love with Jamie's and Allegra's characters. Sad it's ended but the ending was fab. Well recommended
Absolutely loved this series. I could nt put the books down. I ve one not so impressed partner as we are camping and I ve had my head stuck in the The blood Brothers. Full of action and banter. You can't but fall a little in love with Jamie's and Allegra's characters. Sad it's ended but the ending was fab. Well recommended
April 19, 2022
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for honest review.
Hold on to your hats ladies and gents, the Blood Brothers and Toni are back with a BANG! What a story! Edge of your seat action adventure and that ending 😱 jaw dropping. 5 stars not enough
Hold on to your hats ladies and gents, the Blood Brothers and Toni are back with a BANG! What a story! Edge of your seat action adventure and that ending 😱 jaw dropping. 5 stars not enough
May 17, 2022
Clever
Loved this one. I've had to stay up to finish it. Cliche but I couldn't out it down Deffo a page turner. Love all the characters in this series . roll on your next book. Wherever that takes us
Loved this one. I've had to stay up to finish it. Cliche but I couldn't out it down Deffo a page turner. Love all the characters in this series . roll on your next book. Wherever that takes us
August 20, 2022
I’ve totally enjoyed this series. In places violent, funny & gripping.. it was a complete rollercoaster ride, full of plotting, double crosses, tension & fun!
I listened to the audible books, the narrator was excellent
I listened to the audible books, the narrator was excellent
February 7, 2024
Wow
I absolutely loved this book I'm just sorry this series had to end. With Alegra faking her own death to get away from her father Jamie believing her father at killed her until she turned I on disguise a her own memorial fantastic author
I absolutely loved this book I'm just sorry this series had to end. With Alegra faking her own death to get away from her father Jamie believing her father at killed her until she turned I on disguise a her own memorial fantastic author
May 11, 2022
Blood pact
Very good series to get your head outtve our day to day stress mode, when I finished one I couldn't wait to buy next in series
Very good series to get your head outtve our day to day stress mode, when I finished one I couldn't wait to buy next in series
May 15, 2022
Brilliant book, so many twists and turns, hooked from page 1
May 25, 2022
blood pact
Brilliant story again, it amazes me how you don’t get muddled up on the plots can’t wait for your next release
Brilliant story again, it amazes me how you don’t get muddled up on the plots can’t wait for your next release
February 1, 2023
I really enjoyed this series. In this book in particular a lot of the characters come into their own and we see new confidence in several of them.
April 1, 2023
Fantastic!
My first read from this author and it is great! I have lived in Glasgow and the setting was perfect. I’m going to find the ones I’ve missed!
My first read from this author and it is great! I have lived in Glasgow and the setting was perfect. I’m going to find the ones I’ve missed!
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