I spotted this book still in my TBR shelf. I was convinced i'd read it and maybe just forgot to write anything about it,
Decided to start it, to try and jog my memory and knew right away I had not previously read it.
How has this epic read been sat waiting for me for so lone.
This helped me through a tough weekend. At every opportunity I had to pick up my kindle. I had to read it, even if it was just a chapter or paragraph..
This book went from strength to strength, the whole way through the book built up and left me needing to read.
Lies, Deceit, violence, drugs, love, heartache. This book has it all, tenfold and then some more.
A superb Gangland thriller that any fans of this genre will more than enjoy. A family torn apart and a family out for revenge.
The Wilson family have a lot going on. The head of the family Ruby is fighting to get revenge for her late husband. She then has the great concerns of her daughter Cathy and a man that none of the family like.
Can Ruby help her family before it's too late.

Brilliant book, I can’t wait to see what’s next from Linda, I am going to like reading all of her books in the future

What a great gangland book through and through, this lady knows her stuff.

I loved all of the characters even Levi who at times I could have smacked one.

The book leads us through first-class crime, lies, deceit, drugs, and on the other side, glamour and a deep-rooted love of family. It has everything you could want and I couldn't put it down.

It is about a family with Ruby Wilson at the head of the drug cartel, and her precious daughter Cathy, among a few other characters, but not too many to confuse and put you off. Full of darkness and danger this book will keep you on your toes from the first to the last page.

The only negative is that I wish there was not the continual mention of the designer names of things being worn and used by the characters, it was unnecessary and became a bit irritating.
As the story goes I highly recommend it.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this excellent book. xx

This is the first book I've read from this author and I jumped at the chance to read The Game by Linda Calvey. WoW! this book did not disappoint, it was brilliant from the beginning till the end I loved it! This book was well written in gangland style, so if you love these books; this is a book for you. It's very powerful, with lots of gangland action in the criminal underworld where blood, violence, lies and deceit are an everyday occurrence with great twists and turns throughout. This will not be the last book I read of Linda's.

I highly recommend this book,

Big thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read The Game by Linda Calvey.

This is the first book I have read by this author and it was a fantastic gritty read!! In fact I would love there to be a follow on from it. Its also very interesting to read that Linda Calvey has spent 18 years inside prison herself.

The book is the story about Ruby who is a strong women, the head of a drugs cartel living out in Spain, until her husband is murdered. She finds out who has done this and then re-enacts her husbands death with the murderer.

Ruby then moves back to England, where her daughter is living and all sorts happens that, some of it I guessed, some of it I didn't guess. I won't say too much as this point, as I don't want to spoil it for you.

If you like Martina Cole, Linda Calvey is definitely an author for you to try. A great, page turning read!!

I’ve had the pleasure of reading some well written gangland style books recently and this series is another! I listened to this book whilst on my morning run and it certainly helped the miles disappear.

Ruby Wilson is head of a drug cartel which brings all the danger, double crossing and violence of the criminal underworld. Investing her time in the business she has provided the very best of everything for her daughter, Cathy. After they both witness the bloody murder of Archie, Ruby’s beloved husband and Cathy’s father, Ruby decides to send her daughter to live with her brother and his wife to keep her safe. Little does she know that Cathy is at risk of far greater danger than the criminal underworld namely Irish traveller, Levi.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

The game by Linda Calvey.
She built an empire. Now she needs to protect it.From the dark underbelly of London to the scorching Spanish riviera, Ruby Murphy has built a crime syndicate to be feared.When her husband is murdered in cold blood, she is devastated. But with a firm to run and a business partner to please, there's no time for tears.In Ruby's world, family is everything. So when her beloved daughter gets into trouble, Ruby vows to protect her, whatever the cost. But who can be trusted, and who is out for blood?Enemies are everywhere. But if you come for the queen, you'd better not miss . . .
This was a really good read. Dark and twisted. I love these reads. 4*.

A pulse-pounding, absolutely gripping and totally addictive page-turner that will have you racing through the pages and reeling at the twists
Hold on to your hat and don't kid yourself that you'll be doing anything other than reading on the day that you start this one. Also, don't be thinking that you'll suss it out, this book is twistier than a bag of snakes riding a tornado, on a roller coaster!

This book is set in the criminal underworld in Spain and London. It's filled with drug dealing, violence, double crossing and has plenty of twists. There are some interesting characters with Ruby at the top of her game, leading the family "business". When her daughter, Cathy, is threatened Ruby pulls out all the stops to protect her but who can she trust? The book is well written and the ending left me wanting more. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

My first book by this author and I look forward to reading many more.
When Ruby's husband is killed in cold blood her world falls apart but she has to go on,she's got a firm to run and when her daughter gets into trouble she must protect her what ever it costs.But when the chips are down who can she really trust?
Violent and gritty keeps you wanting more,highly recommend.
Thanks to Netgalley and Welbeck Publishing UK for the ARC.

After the death of Archie, Ruby is still running the business in Spain alongside Llyod and Alfie although she's worried about Cathy's safety until the killer has been found and bought to justice. Cathy gets herself into quite a spot of bother and after finding out something about Ruby that she was never meant to know ends up not wanting anything to do with any of her family. This is a follow-on to the Locksmith and was so hard to put down. Another fantastic read

Thanks to netgalley for letting me review this, i havnt read anything before by this author, but i will be reading more. This is fast paced, set in the criminal underworld where blood, violence, lies and deceit are an everyday occurance. Lots of twists and turns, good to see a women at the helm. If you havnt read this book, you must. Highley recommend

Ruby has it all but is it enough to protect her daughter Cathy?

I didn't realise when I requested this it was a follow on from The Locksmith which was great, lovely to catch up Ruby and see what she what she has been getting upto.

Ruby is ruthless and will do anything for family.

Linda pulls out another fantastic gripping read really enjoying this Authors work so so much.

This is a powerful book that has you on the edge of your seat as after the burglary and the death of her husband Ruby has to put her own grief aside and protect her grieving daughter Cathy and run the business.This is one of the best gangland books i have read this year you go through all the emotions while reading it.I can't say anymore as that would spoil the book for others,well done to the author an outstanding book i loved it 5* (It deserves more stars)

this author has become one of my Favorite s. very gripping from page one Ruby finally finds out who killed her beloved husband Archie so she avenges his death, and leave Spain behind. and leaves all in her brothers capable hands , Ruby goes back to London and cant wait to be back with her daughter Cathy . Cathy is now working at her uncles bar where she meets Levi and falls in love with him she has a big shock for him she is pregnant . Ruby is in for a rough ride and will have to protect her family i wont say no more as will spoil but so dam good and one part made me cry ,

The Game by Linda Calvey

She built an empire. Now she needs to protect it.

From the dark underbelly of London to the scorching Spanish riviera, Ruby Murphy has built a crime syndicate to be feared.
When her husband is murdered in cold blood, she is devastated. But with a firm to run and a business partner to please, there's no time for tears In Rubys world, family is everything.
So when her beloved daughter gets into trouble, Ruby vows to protect her, whatever the cost. But who can be trusted, and who is out for blood?
Wow this book is fantastic.
Gritty , at times violent , but always leaving you wanting to read another page , and then another.
Ruby Murphy is a brilliant character and the end of the book left me wanting more.
Worthy of giving 10 stars !