The Life, Martina Cole
The Life, Martina Cole
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The Life
A dark suspense thriller of crime and corruption

Author: Martina Cole

Narrator: Annie Aldington

Unabridged: 12 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Headline

Published: 09/13/2012


Synopsis

The most authentic novel of gangster family life ever written, from the No. 1 bestselling author.

The Bailey brothers are gangsters determined to make their mark in the world. Peter and Daniel are chalk and cheese in many ways - Peter's calm exterior belies his ruthless nature, while Daniel's penchant for spectacular violence is legendary - but together they are unstoppable. From the late seventies they rule London's East End and, when their sons join the business, it seems that no one can touch the powerful Baileys. Although it's never easy at the top; there is always someone waiting to take you down - sometimes even those closest to you . . . Lena Bailey is determined to shield her youngest child Tania from the Life. But when a terrible tragedy occurs, Tania's eyes are opened to their world in a way that forces her to make an irrevocable choice that will determine her future.

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About Martina Cole

Martina Cole's first novel Dangerous Lady caused a sensation when it was published, and launched one of the bestselling fiction writers of her generation.Martina has since gone on to have seventeen No. 1 bestsellers. She won the British Book Award for Crime Thriller of the Year with The Take, which then went on to be a hit TV series for Sky 1.Four of her novels have made it on the screen, with more in production, and three have been adapted as stage plays.Her unique, powerful storytelling is acclaimed for its hard-hitting, true-to-life style - there is no one like Martina Cole.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Leonie

Well I'm sorry to all my fellow Martina cole lovers out there but I have to agree with some of the previous reviews here. How bloody disappointing! When I first came across ms Cole's books when I was about 17 I thought they were fantastic. Thrillers that took you into a grimy underworld of gangsters......more

Martina Cole, a legend in her own right. However, the question of whether she still 2has what it takes" is something that's bandied around a lot recently. As much as I am loathed to admit it, I can see why the negative comments come around. The problem with us readers is that we are a finikity bunch......more

Goodreads review by Sabina

Voy a confesar una cosa, me encantan los libros sobre delincuentes!......more

Goodreads review by Lakota

I do love Martina Cole books, but...... Are they becoming a bit "samey" now? 2 brothers end up going at each other because 1 is far more unstable than the other..... 2 wives, one who knows she is in "The Life" the other who is oblivious, and only faces reality when it goes all "Pete Tong". Don't get......more

Goodreads review by Jane

For the... First time I really hope for a sequel. This story although sad at times was funny and in a strange way inspiring. It's a great read from the first word. Trouble is its hard to put down. You want to know what happens next. Enjoy......more


Quotes

'We always get excited when a Martina Cole novel drops on our desk, and she continues to maintain her reputation as one of the best fiction authors around with this gritty and unforgettable story of a family immersed in a world of violence and revenge. Spectacular' 5 ***** Closer