Vice

by Karen Woods

Betrayal, family loyalties, not all gangsters live in the east end.

Two families run this part of the Johnsons and the Bennetts. With the head of the Johnson family banged up, the Bennetts have made their move. But power comes at a price…

Now Charlie Johnson is out of prison and he wants his empire back. But the Bennetts have had a taste of the money and the control. Charlie’s sons want to strike now and destroy their rivals but Charlie wants to wait. He has a personal score to settle.

Charlie’s wife Janey hates that her controlling husband is home from prison and is hatching a plan to leave him, but she knows he won’t let her go easily – not with the secrets she carries. She needs allies – and through her daughter and her passionate affairs, she may have found the way out she needs.

But for all of them, getting what they want will mean risking everything.

315 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 9, 2022

Reviews

[Margaret Atkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book it was a cracking read kept you in the moment hope she does a sequel to it, I’m new to Karen Woods but I’ve already downloaded 5 more of her books and I’m sure I will love them as much as this one!

[Pol · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fanastic, on the edge of your seat couldn't put it down. Read a lot of Karen Woods books and enjoyed everyone of them and this one didn't disappoint. Please let there be a follow on because I liked the characters and would love to know how it all finishes. Worth more than the 5 stars 🌟 can give it. (Great) 👍

[Chromatic Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two feuding families, The Johnson’s and the Bennet’s, fighting over turf, and old memories.
Charley Johnson has just been released after doing a stretch, he thinks he can just step back into his old life, running his gang, beating his wife…drinking himself silly most nights.
Who has had enough, she wants a new life, one that doesn’t include Charley
His boys think he’s gone soft, Danny decides to really show everyone who is boss, he can step up to the mark…or can he?
Then there’s Rachel, their soft hearted daughter, who falls in love with the wrong guy…
So many secrets…
I enjoyed this book, lots of grit and action, there is room for another book with this family.

[Patsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant read and a good story .

This is another of my favorite book to read .Each chapter was breathtaking and I couldn't put the book down I also hope their will be a follow-up on this novel .well done Karen and cannot wait for your next novel .This deserves 5 stars .If anyone wants a good read I wound recommend this book .

[Biff meechan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vice:A gritty crime thriller from Karen Woods⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book was really good , I enjoyed the storyline & had a few wee shocks along the way.I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys gangland series or sagas Karen Woods knows how to keep you guessing & entertained .I like how characters storylines can!e together & I would definitely read more from Karen Woods ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Debby Grindle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just Superb

So far, I've only read two books by this absolutely fantastic author, but I will definitely be reading more. This book is just superb, The story has you hooked from page 1 right to the very end. The characters all have their own stories, and I've thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I most definitely highly recommend this book. Now on to the next ❤️

[judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping

First book by this author and will be looking forward to more.
From start to finish this book kept me engrossed, a real page turner read it in days as I’m usually a slow reader.

[John Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read. I really enjoyed it but the ending was complex particulary with Rachels baby. Karen is a master at gangland crime fiction and this book was still a good read. I of course highly recommend Karen.

[Kerry Stafford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Brilliant book as always. Lots of twists,
really enjoyed it! Can not wait for her next one. Karen woods you rock!

[janice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Another great read from Karen
Really enjoyed this book Karen always tells a great story
I hope there is more to come

[alison fay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

I really couldn’t put it down, it was so good, would definitely recommend it. Can’t wait to start her next book

[Claire Duffy · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic stuff again!!

True to life in Manchester Karen knows her stuff .
Another page turner and another twist or two ending with a big bang , you never saw coming!!

[Theweebarrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this I have read a few Karen Woods books and enjoyed everyone

[Aileen Whitehill · Rating 5 out of 5]

1st book I've read of Karen's and have now purchased another it was a great book but hope there will be a follow up as its left open 😀

[Gillian Woods · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crime. 2 families involved with crime with their sons. Twists and turns.

[brenda mullan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vice

This was a good read. Violence and abuse not spoken of at home. Good story and a twist at the end.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

very interesting with compelling perspectives from each of the characters - wanted to keep reading

[janice pask · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

I absolutely loved this book I really hope we get to no what the future holds for them and what a finish