The Con: A pulse-pounding thriller from the Manchester crime writing queen

A mother will do anything to protect her child… Love and hate are no match for a prison’s walls What would you do if your son was sent down? Any parent would want justice – but justice takes many forms. Would you take on his enemies, protect his reputation, fight his battles? What if you had no choice? Zara Makin tried to give her three boys everything – but they wanted more than any mother could give. They’ve been running their patch of the city on fear and ruthlessness but now the law has caught up with the eldest of the Makin boys. With Tyler, the eldest, banged up in Strangeways, can he hold onto his empire from the inside, keep the family afloat and protect his nearest and dearest? Or will Zara have to fight tougher and dirtier to save her family than ever before? Find Karen on Facebook and Twitter @KarenWoodsBooks Karen Woods THE CON is a thrilling exploration of a mother's love, the legal system, and the harsh realities of life. The suspense-filled narrative keeps readers hooked, making it one of the best fiction thrillers of the year. For fans of Heather Burnside (Vengeance), Alex Kane (Janey), Mandasue Heller (Running Scared), Heather Atkinson (A Savage Betrayal), and Kerry Barnes (Nemesis). HarperCollins 2023