The New Friend An addictive, gritty crime thriller

'I was gripped from page one and had sleepless nights because I couldn't put it down. Worth way more than five stars.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review Be careful who you let into your life Arabella MacQueen had a tough start. Growing up surrounded by drugs and alcohol, getting into trouble as a teen, she’s now in her late-twenties and has turned her life around. Until the fateful night that sees her imprisoned for 10 months. She’s hit rock bottom ... but unexpectedly forges a bond with cellmate Roxanne McPhail that lasts beyond the prison walls. Now both women are free, and Arabella is excited about the future with boyfriend Eddie, with Roxanne at her side. But Arabella doesn’t know the truth about her new best friend; about Roxanne’s reputation as the head of Glasgow gangland, about the violence in Roxanne’s past. She doesn’t know that Roxanne has plans for Arabella that might lead her into some very dangerous places. In this dirty game, Arabella is going to have to learn you can’t always trust those closest to you... A gritty, utterly addictive thriller set in Scottish gangland - fans of Roberta Kray and Jacqui Rose won't be able to put it down. Readers are loving The New Friend: ‘My only criticism is that I couldn’t put it down. Make sure you’ve got time to read this you won’t be disappointed. A well-deserved five stars.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 'I absolutely loved this book, could not put it down and the twist at the end...Can't wait for the next book.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘This book was brilliant. It had me hooked from beginning until the end. Full of action and a great read.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Loved all of the characters, I couldn’t put this book down...it was exciting to read, highly recommend.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Another fantastic gripping nail biting read from Alex...Full of tension throughout, this will have you racing through the pages.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Love Alex Kane’s books if you love gangland, twists and turns on every page.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Wow! That was a twisted tale! I was definitely glued to my ereader with this one.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review