Product Description

Terrified. Abused. Who do you trust when the world is against you? Hope is in short supply for Kelsey Brand! Abandoned by her mother and placed in care, 14-year-old Kelsey - along with her younger sisters - is just another forgotten child of the state. Unable to cope with the care home's harsh regimes, Kelsey attempts to take her own life, leaving her horrifically scarred - and mute. Days later, the body of Kelsey's mother Grace - a known prostitute and heroin addict - is found butchered on a notorious Luton council estate. And Kelsey becomes a suspect! Enter Lilly Valentine. A tough-talking Yorkshire lawyer with a heart of gold and a will of iron, Lilly has forsaken a glittering career to move south and help vulnerable kids escape the system. Determined to prove Kelsey's innocence, Lilly ventures into the heart of a dark city with as many secrets as problems. Prostitution, paedophilia, drugs and blackmail: Lily must put her own life at risk to save a silent, terrified child and find the real killer!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #179111 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05-14
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback

Review
Praise for Damaged Goods: 'A dark and gripping read that will have you on the edge of your seat ... this terrific debut novel is full of intrigue and a real page-tuner.' Closer Magazine

CLOSER Magazine
'A dark and gripping read that will have you on the edge of your seat ... this terrific debut novel is full of intrigue and a real page-turner'

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.

Customer Reviews

what a load of tripe
I bought this book as it says on the back that readers of kevin lewis and Jane Elliott will love this book! Now I am a big fan of both of these authors and there is no way this book is written in the same context as them, I read the back of the book and it gives the impression that the main storyline is about the girl Kelsey who is been accused of killing her mother, however I found the whole story was mainly focused on the lawyer Lilly, and the police side of things! We hardly ever see Kelsey in the book- which is quite contrare to kevin lewises and jane elliotts book where the main bulk of the book is about the character - whom has been put into care on the streets etc! I read a book in half a day but had to force myself to read this one as it was so boring - and from the other review saying they laughed out loud - were you reading a different books?????????? Definitely not recommended seemed to me the author was more focused on her side of things as the book states she used to be a lawyer - rather than the side of the victim! Definitely wouldnt buy another book of hers unless she focuses more of the victims side of things! If you like Martina cole, mandasue heller, kevin lewis, june hampson, and jane elliott you will definitely NOT Like this book !

An absolute must-read!

First of all, I'm not usually into books but this one was recommended to me and I absolutely loved it!

It's a brilliant read and I can't wait for Helen Black's next offering.

Well, what are you wating for? If you love a good book, order it now!

Fantastic read!
This book was absolutely amazing! I couldn't put it down. The story kept you guessing right to the end. Can't wait for her next book to be published.