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The Hustle: A gritty thriller from the dark side of Manchester, new for 2026 by Woods, Karen

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The Hustle: A gritty thriller from the dark side of Manchester, new for 2026

by Woods, Karen

You have to play to win in a game of life and death Danni had to grow up fast – as a girl, her mother left her alone and she had to raise herself, any way she could.

Literature & Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thrillers & Suspense
Author Woods, Karen
Published 2026
Format Print edition

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About The Hustle: A gritty thriller from the dark side of Manchester, new for 2026

You have to play to win in a game of life and death Danni had to grow up fast – as a girl, her mother left her alone and she had to raise herself, any way she could. Finding comfort and company in the pubs and clubs of her local streets, she could throw a dart before she was old enough to buy a drink. Hustling at darts was a way to earn a quid – but it also brought her to the attention of local gangster, Marco Reece. When Danni escapes Marco with a bag of money and a scar that means she won’t go near a dart again, she knows she’s lucky to be alive – and leaves behind everywhere and everyone she’s ever known. Only when she hears Marco has been sent down does she risk surfacing. Can Danni pull off one last hustle to set her up for good? One match to change everything. But the clock is ticking, and Danni is on dangerous ground. The arrows gave her a life – but they can take it away again too…

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