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Pay the Price
The deadliest criminals of Manchester's murky underworld are back in an explosive new book!
GOOD GIRLS
When Fauzia's brother turns up with a dead body, her perfect life is shattered. She'll defend him to the ends of the earth, but who is he running from? Who can she turn to?
DO BAD THINGS
Reeling from rejection, Keisha is determined to make her ex, Craig Malton, pay. If she can't have him no one can. And she knows just how to hurt him...
TO PROTECT THEIR FAMILY
Craig Malton, the most infamous man in Manchester, is on the hunt for a violent drug lord. He doesn't know there are two women after him. One wants help, one wants revenge. Who will succeed?
An action-packed gangland thriller in Manchester's murky underworld - perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.
GOOD GIRLS
When Fauzia's brother turns up with a dead body, her perfect life is shattered. She'll defend him to the ends of the earth, but who is he running from? Who can she turn to?
DO BAD THINGS
Reeling from rejection, Keisha is determined to make her ex, Craig Malton, pay. If she can't have him no one can. And she knows just how to hurt him...
TO PROTECT THEIR FAMILY
Craig Malton, the most infamous man in Manchester, is on the hunt for a violent drug lord. He doesn't know there are two women after him. One wants help, one wants revenge. Who will succeed?
An action-packed gangland thriller in Manchester's murky underworld - perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.
400 pages, Paperback
Published March 23, 2023
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August 29, 2025
Audio version of this book 📕- another great listen looking forward to the next one!
October 29, 2025
Book 2 in the series and as confident, violent and thrilling as it's predecessor. Craig Malton is a strong leading character and he is complimented by a cast of equally brilliantly drawn people from all across the Underworld spectrum.
From his right hand man all the way to daughter's of violent criminals you walk alongside these believable personalities and never feel like they are a caricature of a stereotype. Pacy and relentless as each job slowly folds into the overarching plot you are taken on a wild ride to find out who killed a major crime boss, the revenge of his almost nemesis and who is going to running Manchester by the end.
It's a story that grips and refuses to let go, knowing there are more in the series means I will be returning to these mean streets as I want to know what else Craig, Dean and Bea get up to.
From his right hand man all the way to daughter's of violent criminals you walk alongside these believable personalities and never feel like they are a caricature of a stereotype. Pacy and relentless as each job slowly folds into the overarching plot you are taken on a wild ride to find out who killed a major crime boss, the revenge of his almost nemesis and who is going to running Manchester by the end.
It's a story that grips and refuses to let go, knowing there are more in the series means I will be returning to these mean streets as I want to know what else Craig, Dean and Bea get up to.
January 30, 2023
Sublime. Tobin is a writer with his finger on the pulse of the Mancunian world he depicts, and with Craig Malton, he has created a misanthropic protagonist for our age.
The prose is spare and propulsive, and delivered with a deftness of vernacular and a natural sense of verisimilitude.
Rich is social themes and realistic characters, this series is one to watch.
The prose is spare and propulsive, and delivered with a deftness of vernacular and a natural sense of verisimilitude.
Rich is social themes and realistic characters, this series is one to watch.
February 25, 2023
Wow! Sam Tobin has written a blinder with this one. A brilliant gangland thriller, set in Manchester, filled with realistic, menacing characters, an original plot and plenty of action. I have a soft spot for Craig Malton too! What more can I say, apart from fans will love it. Another easy 5* read from me. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.
May 17, 2023
I started this book with great excitement, Great gangland thriller set in Manchester what more could you ask for?
But there were a lot of characters that I struggled with and also the quick change from one character to another left me a bit confused.
There was plenty of action, but it didn't grip me like others I have read.
But there were a lot of characters that I struggled with and also the quick change from one character to another left me a bit confused.
There was plenty of action, but it didn't grip me like others I have read.
July 3, 2023
well done Sam
What a follow up, everything and everyone is intertwined can’t wait for book 3
I’ve ignored everyone and read these books over my last few night shifts (don’t tell the boss)
I’ve preordered the next instalment
What a follow up, everything and everyone is intertwined can’t wait for book 3
I’ve ignored everyone and read these books over my last few night shifts (don’t tell the boss)
I’ve preordered the next instalment
February 3, 2024
Wasn’t as good as the first one thought the whole thing was just lacking something
August 17, 2025
Very gritty … much different to my normal style of reading but it got me hooked . Would make a great BBC drama adaptation
November 7, 2022
Another stonker of a read. I read the first book by this author earlier in the year and absolutely loved it. As soon as saw this one was available to read i was thrilled.
I didn't even read the synopsis as I'd enjoyed the first one so much i knew i wanted to read this one regardless.
What can I say, Sam Tobin is a name to watch out for, This author is going to be big in this genre and readers are going to love the books.
A superb gritty gangland thriller.
Some brilliant characters and a storyline that will have you hooked. Based in and around Manchester I enjoyed knowing some of the places that were featured in this book, I always think it adds to the visualisation of the read when places are familiar.
A fresh storyline that will will have you hooked from the start.
I didn't even read the synopsis as I'd enjoyed the first one so much i knew i wanted to read this one regardless.
What can I say, Sam Tobin is a name to watch out for, This author is going to be big in this genre and readers are going to love the books.
A superb gritty gangland thriller.
Some brilliant characters and a storyline that will have you hooked. Based in and around Manchester I enjoyed knowing some of the places that were featured in this book, I always think it adds to the visualisation of the read when places are familiar.
A fresh storyline that will will have you hooked from the start.
March 17, 2023
Pay the Price by Sam Tobin was another excellent book by this author
Full of great twists and turns throughout which made it a great page turner and a great holiday read.
Fauzia's brother turns up with a dead body, and her perfect life she is living is shattered.
She' will defend him to the ends of the earth, but who is he running from?
Who can she turn to? Before it's too late?
I highly recommend this book it was excellent!
Big Thank you to Netgalley and Hodder and Stoughton for the ARC
Full of great twists and turns throughout which made it a great page turner and a great holiday read.
Fauzia's brother turns up with a dead body, and her perfect life she is living is shattered.
She' will defend him to the ends of the earth, but who is he running from?
Who can she turn to? Before it's too late?
I highly recommend this book it was excellent!
Big Thank you to Netgalley and Hodder and Stoughton for the ARC
January 28, 2023
Following call the shots .fauzia is a doctor but wants to get into politics. But its a dirty game isnt it.her beother unto known to her knows some dangerous people .keisha also wants revenge on her ex and is determined to get it. A gripping read by sam tobin who writes about Manchester and Bolton brilliantly. Thanks to netgallery for allowing me to read it cannot wait for next installment in the series.
December 22, 2022
love the action in this authors books......Fauzia is standing to be elected in her town, but when her brother turns up with a dead body, she has to choose whether she helps her brother and throws her career away, or is there another option?????
After craig malton rejects keisha, she is out to take him down. If she can't have him, nobody can....... Great book lots of twists and turns,
After craig malton rejects keisha, she is out to take him down. If she can't have him, nobody can....... Great book lots of twists and turns,
November 18, 2022
Another brilliant read from this author.A great follow up to the first book in the series.
So well written gritty and suspenseful throughout.
Really looking forward to the next installment in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and Hodder and Stoughton for the ARC
So well written gritty and suspenseful throughout.
Really looking forward to the next installment in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and Hodder and Stoughton for the ARC
November 16, 2022
A brutal and raw gripping read that had me on the edge of my seat. I was hooked right from the start untilthe very end.
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