Dangerous Lady

by Martina Cole
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Good Books rating 4.3
Crime, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 9312
  • Added: 2025-12-23
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9780755350704
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2008-09-04
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Maura Ryan is a force to be reckoned with in the male-dominated world of London's gangland. Despite her youth, she is tough, clever, and beautiful, making her a formidable and dangerous lady. Alongside her brother Michael, she rules the underworld, but their notoriety comes at a price. The police are determined to put Maura away, and not everyone in her family agrees that's a bad idea. As the stakes rise, Maura must confront her past and the emotional scars that come with it, discovering that her heart is not as cold as she once believed. Martina Cole's extraordinary first novel introduces a unique genre of thriller, blending crime, drama, and a touch of romance in a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and redemption.

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Goodreads · 2025-12-23
excellent 4.40

The book is a thrilling read that explores the tough world of London's gangland through the eyes of a young woman.

The reviewer found the book to be a thrilling and engaging read, with a story that keeps you hooked from start to finish. They praise the author's ability to create a vivid and immersive world, drawing you into the tough and dangerous world of London's gangland. The reviewer also notes that the book's exploration of the protagonist's journey is particularly compelling, making it a standout read in the genre. Despite some criticisms of the pacing in certain sections, the reviewer still found the book to be a highly enjoyable and memorable read.

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    No one thinks a seventeen-year-old girl can take on the hard men of London's gangland, but…

    The book is a thrilling and engaging read, with a story that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

    The reviewer found the book to be a highly enjoyable and memorable read.

A Novel Chapter · 2025-12-23
good 4.00

The book is engaging and well-written, but the use of foreboding in the earlier chapters is too obvious and detracts from the overall experience.

The reviewer found the book to be a gripping read, with a story that keeps you hooked until the end. The writing style is praised for its ability to draw you in and make you want to keep reading. However, they also noted that the use of foreboding in the earlier chapters was a bit too obvious and forefront, which took away from the overall enjoyment of the book. Despite this, they still found the book to be a great read and would recommend it to others.

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    The only real negative is I found Cole's use of foreboding a bit too obvious and forefront in the earlier chapters as there is quite a few chapters which end ...

    The writing style is praised for its ability to draw you in and make you want to keep reading.

    The book is engaging and well-written, but the use of foreboding in the earlier chapters is too obvious and detracts from the overall experience.

LoveReading · 2010-03-18
great 4.50

The book is a psychological thriller that expertly portrays the complexities of human nature, making it a compelling read.

The reviewer highlights the book's ability to delve deep into the intricacies of human nature, portraying both the good and the bad in a way that is both riveting and thought-provoking. They praise the author's skill in creating a psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The reviewer also notes that the book's exploration of family dynamics and societal influences is particularly compelling, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.

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    Martina Cole is brilliant at portraying the good among the bad, and vice versa, so ...

    The book's exploration of family dynamics and societal influences is particularly compelling.

    The reviewer highlights the book's ability to delve deep into the intricacies of human nature.

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