Product Description

Rox Matheson is newly arrived from Manchester, out to recoup some money ripped off her by a bunch of London gangsters. She wants to take on the South London scammers in their own backyard. Reece is a minicab driver who falls for her despite being indebted to the same family that she is after. Davey K is snakey operator who wants to make life difficult for both of them. While Steve and Archie are muscle for the family, but also are trying to run a little moneyspinning scam of their own on the side...

This group of heros and chancers form the basis of Blake's cuttingly funny new book which will expand his market more than ever...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #916856 in Books
• Published on: 2001-05-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Bolton Evening News
'light hearted third novel waeves a web of criminal intrigue, combining romantic thriller with violent crime'

Company
'Frantic and funny in equal measures'

Synopsis
Marc Blake hits the greatest city on earth...Rox Matheson is newly arrived from Manchester, out to recoup some money ripped off her by a bunch of London gangsters. She wants to take on the South London scammers in their own backyard. Reece is a minicab driver who falls for her despite being indebted to the same family that she is after. Davey K is snakey operator who wants to make life difficult for both of them. While Steve and Archie are muscle for the family, but also are trying to run a little moneyspinning scam of their own on the side...This group of heros and chancers form the basis of Blake's cuttingly funny new book which will expand his market more than ever...

Customer Reviews

I want to buy the film rights!
Excellent plot with well researched (?) characters. Captures the seediness of underworld London and the determination of the Northern, female character determined not put up wi' it. It would make a brilliant film.

An entertaining romp around London
The feisty northern heroine comes to London to seek out a con-artist who has ripped her off and swears to get her own back. It takes longer and is much more violent than she could ever have expected, but she's assisted by a mysterious and seductive mini-cab driver who turns out to be embroiled in some dodgy underworld business; their relationship blossoms...eventually. Comedian Marc Blake has once again turned his literary skills to good use. This reads like a witty and well-researched travel guide around London (and south Manchester) - immensely satisfying when you recognise parts you know well. I'd suggest you read it on a beach, well away from some of the more unpleasant characters that litter his work. Will invoke a few chuckles, but not for the faint-hearted or squeamish.