The Business: A compelling suspense thriller of danger and destruction

Martina Cole

Oct 2008 · Hachette UK

About this ebook

In this life, you fight dirty to survive.

THE BUSINESS by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is an unflinching novel that exposes a world that many would rather ignore...

Imelda Dooley has made a big mistake. Pregnant, alone and scared, she starts down a trail of lies and destruction that will wreck the lives of all who try to love her.

As Imelda brings her daughter Jordanna into the world, followed by her son Kenny, she takes them with her into the dark underworld of drugs, prostitution and violence.

But all actions have consequences. The only question is, who will face them?

For more novels that will take you deep into the dark and dangerous criminal underworld, check out Martina Cole's THE GRAFT, THE LIFE and REVENGE

Ratings and reviews

This book is amazing! It was the first Martina Cole book I read and I became obsessed with her after wards... Its so well written, it really pulls you into that world. Gripping, thrilling, amazing! I would recommend it to everyone.

I love Martina Cole books but unfortunately there were huge chunks missing from this copy. Not the writers fault but I feel I've missed important parts of the story

Can't put it down 5th book iv read..Love Martina Cole

About the author

Martina Cole's first novel Dangerous Lady caused a sensation when it was published, and launched one of the bestselling fiction writers of her generation. Martina has since gone on to have seventeen No. 1 bestsellers. She won the British Book Award for Crime Thriller of the Year with The Take, which then went on to be a hit TV series for Sky 1. Four of her novels have made it on the screen, with more in production, and three have been adapted as stage plays. Her unique, powerful storytelling is acclaimed for its hard-hitting, true-to-life style - there is no one like Martina Cole.