This book is fast paced so you need to keep up! It’s very violent, very graphic and very good! Will keep you interested till the very end

Credit to Jacqui Rose she has done it again. Fatal isanother brilliant engrossing book from this author and just as good as the last book Toxic.
I just could not put it down, a fantastic read from the first chapter to the last page.
Well worth reading and would highly recommend this book to all fans of gritty crime gangland novels.

A violent gangland story that starts with action and carries on throughout the book,full of twists and turns and strong characters
An exciting read from a great author

Caban, a British small time criminal, is trying to leave the employ of the US/Italian Russo family gangster mob, but finds himself on the run after being a passenger in Nico Russo’s niece’s car that is involved in a fatal accident. Discovering a large quantity of cocaine concealed in the vehicle, he destroys it before the emergency services arrive then seeks help from his British friends, Alfie and Franny. Not content with the loss of 2 million dollars worth of drugs, Nico also demands that Alice be handed over to him as compensation. Alice’s convent school is attacked by the gangsters who massacre everyone they can find, but don’t catch Alice. The four of them flee from the US to the UK and meet up with their old friend and colleague, Abel, who has no love for the Russo’s. They all fail to understand how the gangsters keep tracking them down until they discover that Alice thinks Nico is her friend, and has frequently spoken to him on the phone. Things go from bad to worse, but to say more would spoil things for the reader!

A good fast paced read. Plenty of action and drama.

It is not the type of novel that I visualise when I read a crime novel. It is still a good read.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

The author wrote a thriller that started with a bang and just kept going! The twists kept coming, so I couldn't put it down. I cannot wait to read more from this author!

It's that time again; time for another gritty, gangland thriller from one of the best in the business, Jacqui Rose. Fatal, the second novel to feature Franny and Alfie and their wider family dynamic. It's a high-octane adrenaline-fuelled romp through the dangerous turf war between rival gangs and of gangland warfare that is resorted to in order to gain the upper hand in a particularly horrific and ensuing dispute. Both sides appear to be that used to the despicable violence and getting the jump on a frenemy that they are now nonchalant and disconnected from their actions, and no-one outside of this toxic mudslinging wants to get involved.

The interconnected families in Jacqui's books not only show that loyalty as a gang member is the single most important trait you can have in a fight like this one' and should you commit an act of betrayal you are inviting the wolves to your door. The family ties focused on make this an emotional tale, much more emotional than its predecessor, and this only added to the rollercoaster ride of thrills and spills. With a whole cast of flawed, tough and resolute characters, this is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Dark, disturbing and highly entertaining; I'm already looking forward to Rose's next instalment of this plucky drama.

Many thanks to Avon for an ARC.

It was lovely to reacquaint myself with some old faces from Jacqui’s previous books, with Fatal being the next in this series.

The book introduces us to Cabhan, a member of the Russo gang, who wants to get out. After a fatal accident, in a bid to help Cabhan, Franny is drawn into his clash with the violent Russo’s. This leads Franny right back to the last place she wants to go, Alfie’s doorstep. What follows is a cat and mouse game with the Russ gang and includes Cabham’s 16 year old Daughter, who the Russo brothers are desperate to get their hands on.

There are many violent twists to this book, some of which seem so real as the authors’ descriptive text is second to none. In the main, the book didn’t grip me as well as some of Jacqui’s earlier novels, the book is filled with good old-fashioned gangland crime and the last part of the book was so face-paced that I had to finish it in one sitting.

I should probably start this review off with an Oops: I thought this was a crime thriller. As in, the kind of story where the police or other law enforcement hunt down the ‘bad guys’ and hopefully all the ‘good guys’ live happily ever after. Instead, it turned out to be what I’d call ‘gangster fic’ where there are literally no good guys. Everyone’s involved in organized crime one way or another, and though there are definite sides, with the Russo crime family apparently glorying in bloodshed and violence and the rest just wanting to get along, I can’t quite get past the idea that it’s all blood money that’s being fought over.

I don’t like Breaking Bad or How To Get Away With Murder much either, because I can’t find anyone to root for. With everyone motivated by self-interest, I just want the lot of them gone. The one ‘innocent’ in the whole mess, Alice Rose, the 16-year-old daughter of one gangster, is portrayed as utterly naive, a sort of Madonna-like figure until she discovers she’s been wronged, at which point she becomes an impractically fearless avenging angel.

All I can say is that some people might like this sort of fiction but I really just disliked everyone involved, no matter which side they were supposed to be on. I can’t give it any more than two stars.

It IS a story, but unfortunately it's based on unrealistic situations and stupid decisions by otherwise smart characters. No criminal enterprise can be run by leaders terrorizing all employees and partners; a few individuals yes, but not like this. The book seems to be speculating that blood and violence are good reading material, but then it should be under another category than mystery/crime.

An author I had not previously read so I was not sure what to expect from the book, disappointment ? enjoyment ? thrills ? entertainment ?. Well I got all that from this book and more. Disappointment yes I put that in there because I was feeling that way because I have missed out on her previous books but something that I intend to remedy in due course. The enjoyment, thrills, entertainment abound in this mafia crime thrilling style plotline.
Take a guy who recently found out he was a father and in wanting to make a great life for his child he turns his back on his employers ( the Russo's a notorious mafia family). Unfortunately the fates decide otherwise when an accident kills a family member and reveals a secret. Its this secret that Cabhan tries to use to his advantage but again with all the best will in the world that is never going to happen. So our unlikely father figure turns to his old friends for help as the spotlight falls on his innocent daughter Alice-Rose.
What follows is a game of cat and mouse which results in a kidnapping, murder, revenge, hate, internet hacking and more murder.
A thrilling race against time novel that keeps you engrossed to the end written by an author who knows her readership and delivers what they want with a flourish.
So if the thought of thrills, chills and a good versus bad storyline appeals to you then go buy this book then sit back and enjoy the ride.
As always these are my own opinions and I thank NetGalley for the chance to read this book.

Loved this book. A fast paced thriller full of baddies - perfect! I have read all of this authors books and they always hit the mark. Can't wait for the next one!

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In someways I could have given this book a 4 star. It was a good book. A gangster type, however regarding the violence involved I had no problems with that at all.. I like the gangster type book. My problem with this type of book for me. Is when women become involved in that world. Don’t get me wrong I am not old fashioned but in reality the women who want to play gangster just doesn’t sit right, I have read many of this type of books and just feel that women would not be accepted in this kind of world. I really really am not old fashion at all it just does not sit well with me personally. However still a good book

Fatal
Be gripped in the new year by the latest crime thriller from the best selling author
by Jacqui Rose
Avon Books UK
Avon
General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 10 Jan 2019


I am reviewing a copy of Fatal Through Avon Books and Netgalley:



Its dying that’s easy and living that’s hard.


Cabhan Morton wants nothing more than to leave The Russo Crime Family for good so he and his daughter Alice Rose, can live in peace. The Russo’s aren’t going to let him leave without a fight though.


Franny Doyle would do anything to help Cabhan and Alice but helping them escape The Russo brothers is going to be both difficult and dangerous. The only safe place will be in Essex with Alfie Jennings.


Franny knows that Alfie is not going to welcome her with open arms but she doesn’t have a choice. The Russo’s are out to kill Alice.

I give Fatal three out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

another brilliant book from this author but would recomend you read the others 1st i so love the caracters in these books if you like gripping greed and a good storyline this the book for you i dont like to give spoilers so wont be giving you the story line this author is a very talanted lady and it give me the giggles in some parts some are very witty so hope there be more from this author next year

Wow page turner gripping your pulled into the plot straight away i love the style of wriiting did not want to put it down i recommended yo you all fab read

Another great book from Jacqui. We find out in this book why Franny betrayed Alfie and ran off with his money. After all the trouble Alfie had when he didn’t get his money to buy the business he wanted it’s nothing to what happens when Franny turns back up in his life. Will he help her after what she did. There are lots of twists and turns along the way as Alfie and Franny try to sort everything out. I recommend this book

Very much in the Martina Cole mould this gangland plot centres on the Russo crime family who are based in the USA but have fingers in foreign pies as well. When Englishman Cabhan Morton wants to leave their gang, not only does he come under threat but so does his 16 year old daughter Alice. Cabhan reaches out to his old friends in Essex and Alfie Jennings and Franny.

The head of the Russo family is in prison and he instructs his brothers to find Alice, and kill her. Surprisingly he has an ally in tracking her down, Alice herself.

A good solid plot with predictable figures, but it works. What did jar somewhat was the cockney ‘voice’ of some of the characters – it just felt very contrived. That said, if this sort of plot is your thing, it is definitely a good read and a bit different. So no complaints from me.

Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for providing an ARC via my Kindle in return for an honest review.

Another good read from Jacqui Rose. This book follows on from Toxic and we find out more about the lives of Franny & Alfie. The story contains lots of drama and violence along with plenty of twists and turns to keep you engrossed in the book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm already looking forward to the next installment.
Thank you to Netgalley and Avon books for an ARC in exchange for an honest unbiased review.

This is the first book I’ve read by Jacqui Rose and I really enjoyed it.
It’s a gritty crime thriller which is a bit gruesome at times but with gangsters I suppose things will always get messy.
Cabhan has got himself in trouble with a nasty family called the Russos and calls Franny to help him and his daughter Alice.
The Russos won’t let this drop so start a hunt for them not caring who they hurt along the way.
Franny has to betray Alfie in order to help Cabhan but soon needs his help.
This is a great story that is full of action and will have you on the edge of your seat.
Thanks to Avon and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.