Get Carter – Ted Lewis

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Get Carter by Ted Lewis is the first book in the Jack Carter series, a cornerstone of British noir crime fiction. Set against the grim industrial backdrop of Doncaster, the novel follows London gangster Jack Carter as he returns home for his brother Frank’s funeral. Officially, Frank’s death was a drink-driving accident — his car found at the bottom of a cliff with him inside. But for Carter, the story doesn’t add up, and he’s determined to find out what really happened.

As Jack starts asking questions, the local underworld closes ranks. Gerald and Les, two powerful London crime bosses running a porn operation — and Jack’s own employers — warn him off the investigation. But Jack Carter is not a man easily intimidated. What follows is a violent, relentless search for the truth that reveals the darkest corners of crime, corruption, and betrayal.

Razor-sharp and uncompromising, Get Carter is a landmark crime thriller that redefined the British gangster novel. Perfect for readers who enjoy gritty noir, morally complex antiheroes, and a dark, atmospheric dive into 1970s criminal underworlds.