Just before Danny Cadogan’s fourteenth birthday, his father, Big Dan, leaves his wife and children to face the wrath of the men sent to collect his gambling debt. Determined to protect his mother, brother and sister, overnight Danny becomes set on making his way in a violent and dangerous world. He becomes a Face. Not just a Face, but the most feared Face in the Smoke. Out for all he can get. At any cost. Danny’s ruthlessness doesn’t stop at his front door. He rules his family with an iron will – and his fists. But if his wife, Mary breaks her silence, it could shake Danny’s criminal empire; right to the very core. And for a Face at the top of his game, there’s only one way to go. Down. Because, after all, debts can be paid without money…
Delve into the gritty and unforgiving world of London's criminal underworld with Martina Cole's gripping thriller, *Faces*. This Export Airside & Ireland Edition paperback plunges readers into the turbulent life of Danny Cadogan, a boy forced to become a man far too soon. When his father, Big Dan, abandons his family to escape a mountain of gambling debts, young Danny steps up to protect his mother, brother, and sister from the terrifying consequences. Driven by a fierce determination, Danny transforms himself into a formidable force. He rises through the ranks to become "The Face" the most feared figure in London's criminal scene. He is a man of ruthless ambition, willing to do anything to achieve his goals, consequences be damned. Danny amasses power, wealth, and control, ruling his empire with an iron fist and an unshakeable will. But beneath the veneer of power and brutality lies a fragile empire. Danny's iron grip extends beyond the criminal world, impacting his family with devastating consequences. His wife, Mary, lives under a constant shadow of fear. Should she break her silence about the dark secrets she holds, Danny's carefully constructed world could crumble. For a man at the peak of his power, the only direction is down, and the fall promises to be brutal. Martina Cole, a master of the crime genre, delivers a compelling narrative filled with suspense, violence, and complex characters. *Faces* explores the themes of family, loyalty, ambition, and the destructive nature of power. The intricate plot keeps you guessing until the very end, while the authentic portrayal of London's criminal underworld provides a chilling glimpse into a hidden world. Cole's signature raw and unflinching style, honed over years of writing best-selling crime novels, pulls no punches, immersing you in the harsh realities of Danny's life and the lives of those caught in his web. Readers who enjoy authors like Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane will find themselves captivated by *Faces*. At 560 pages, this thriller is a substantial and satisfying read, offering a rollercoaster of emotions as Danny Cadogan navigates the treacherous landscape of loyalty and betrayal. Will he maintain his grip on power, or will the secrets and debts of his past come back to haunt him? Find out in *Faces*. A powerful and unforgettable novel that will leave you breathless, *Faces* is a must-read for any fan of crime fiction and suspense.