Damaged Goods

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A daughter accused of murder. And unable to defend herself... A dark, gritty thriller, perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane.

When a prostitute is found butchered on a notorious Luton council estate, the finger is immediately pointed. The prime suspect? Her 14-year-old daughter, Kelsey.

But Kelsey is unable to defend herself. After an attempt to take her own life, Kelsey has been left horrifically scarred and mute – unable to even utter the words ‘not guilty’.

It’s down to Lilly Valentine – a tough-talking Yorkshire lawyer – to prove Kelsey’s innocence. Prostitution, paedophilia, drugs and blackmail: Lily must put her own life at risk to save a silent, terrified child and find the real killer...

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4.0
81 reviews
A Google user
October 30, 2012
Helen black has fast become a favourite of mine just purchased her 3rd book. Damaged goods is gritty, emotional has twists and turns and keeps you on the edge of your seat, I literally could not put it down until I finished it highly recommend.
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Holly. Mulrooney
November 5, 2017
I read a lot... yes, passionately and maybe obsessively. I was so surprised when I realized that "Damaged Goods" was a first novel for Ms. Black. Not just a who-dunit but a very believable and well written story of what is sadly "life as it happens" to too many families and innocent children. Not a "pretty" story at all, but even though fiction, happens way too much. Hurray for the Lillys, Jack's, Miriam's and others that do not give up. Ever.
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Diane Davis
December 26, 2014
I loved this book. This is the first I have read from this author but it won,t be the last. The characters were so believable and I was hooked from beginning to end. I can,t wait to read my next Helen Black novel.
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About the author

Helen Black was brought up in a mining town in West Yorkshire. She moved to London in her twenties and trained to be a commercial lawyer. On qualification she shifted lanes and has practised criminal and family law for over ten years. She specialises in representing children in the care system. She now lives in Bedfordshire with her husband and young children. Damaged Goods is her debut novel.

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