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The fourth gritty crime novel in the Liberty Chapman series about a high flying lawyer with a murky past. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Roberta Kray.

Playing Dirty is the third book in the Liberty Chapman series about a high flying lawyer with a murky past.

Meet Liberty Chapman - a high-flying lawyer with a very murky past...

Set against a backdrop of tension and intrigue, this dark thriller revolves around a daughter facing murder accusations without the means to defend herself. The gripping narrative explores themes of betrayal and survival, appealing to fans of Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane. The story promises a relentless pace and a haunting atmosphere, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as the truth unfolds.

Liberty Chapman had a difficult childhood. The oldest of four kids, she tried to protect them from their violent father until one day he murdered their mother and got sent down. What was left of the family rattled through the care system, bouncing from foster placement to care home. Liberty would have probably ended up on drugs, or dead, or worse if it hadn't been for a ballsy solicitor who told her to get her act together.So that's what she did. She kept her nose clean, got an education. And look at her now. New name, new accent, new town. The past is far behind her and she's concentrating on her own legal career. She has a Porsche, a house in Hampstead... and then one morning her boss asks her to do a favour. He wants her to go to Leeds, to get an important client's son off an assault charge. But Leeds is in Liberty's past. And once she hits town, the past slaps her in the face... and pulls her back into what she worked so hard to leave behind.

An exciting topical crime thriller set in the run up to the London Olympics from the bestselling Helen Black.

In a world filled with betrayal and danger, the story explores the search for safety amidst chaos. The narrative delves into the gritty realities of crime, showcasing the struggles of characters who confront their harsh environments. With a focus on resilience and the quest for refuge, the author delivers a compelling tale that highlights the darker aspects of society while also revealing the strength of the human spirit.

The UK is gripped by the threat of gang violence and the media is building on that hysteria. So when a member of a notorious girl gang is charged with a brutal murder, sympathy is in short supply. Enter Lilly Valentine, a tough talking lawyer who isn't prepared to take things at face value and is determined to uncover the truth.