Description
The Game by Mandasue Heller is a gritty, heart-stopping crime novel that plunges readers into a world of hard times, hard men, and hard drugs. Set in the gritty underbelly of life, this tale follows Mary, a rebellious teenager whose life is turned upside down when her mother throws her out. Mary’s path soon crosses with Lynne, an older, more sophisticated woman with a dangerous taste for cocaine and the desperation to fund her habit by any means necessary.
As Mary tries to keep her distance from the chaos of her new friend’s lifestyle, she finds herself drawn into a web of danger when Lynne brings two men—Ali and Raiz—back to their flat. Unbeknownst to the women, these men are small-time criminals with a dangerous connection to a drug-dealer’s murder. With her life rapidly spiraling out of control, Mary is caught between her old friend Jane’s risky plan to help her and the inevitable consequences of falling for the wrong man.
A must-read for fans of Martina Cole, Dreda Say Mitchell, and Kerry Barnes, The Game is a gripping tale of loyalty, betrayal, and survival. With its dark, atmospheric tension and edge-of-your-seat action, it’s perfect for readers who enjoy gritty crime fiction and thrilling mysteries.
