Description
The Know by Martina Cole is a hard-hitting crime novel that delivers the author’s trademark blend of gritty realism, emotional intensity, and underworld drama. Known for her bestselling depictions of crime, family loyalty, and survival, Cole crafts a powerful story set against the harsh realities of working-class life and criminal networks.
The novel follows Joanie Brewer, a fiercely protective mother whose life has been shaped by hardship, sacrifice, and difficult choices made to provide for her children. When tragedy strikes with the brutal rape and murder of her daughter, Joanie’s grief is transformed into a relentless pursuit of justice. Determined to hold the perpetrator accountable, she is drawn deeper into a dangerous world of crime, revenge, and personal reckoning. Through Joanie’s struggle, the novel explores themes of resilience, vengeance, and the lengths a mother will go to for her family.
This book is ideal for readers who enjoy gritty crime fiction, emotionally charged family dramas, and powerful female-led narratives.
