Welcome to the relentless world of The Crime Syndicate, where the adrenaline-fueled action never stops. Brace yourself for a wild ride as MJ Newman delivers a masterful fusion of Scottish noir and hardboiled crime fiction that will leave gritty crime thriller readers gasping for more.
Book 1: Violence In The Blood. Step into the gritty underworld of Glasgow and the industrial heartland of the Midlands as we bear witness to Malkie Thompson's unwavering ambition. Determined to rise to the top, Malkie refuses to let anything or anyone stand in his way. Join him and his crew as they leave a trail of mayhem and destruction in their wake, establishing their own crime syndicate.
Book 2: In For The Kill. Malkie Thompson's back is against the wall, facing off against Glasgow Crime Lord McAlister and his lethal cleaner, Baxter. No questions asked, problems disappear, but complications arise as Baxter's haunted past catches up with him. With time running out and family at stake, they must navigate treacherous paths filled with danger and deceit. Will they survive or fall victim to the unforgiving streets of Glasgow in 1987?
Book 3: Walk Amongst The Dead. Malkie Thompson's reign is under threat, with rivals sensing weakness and opportunity. Loyalties will be tested, alliances forged and shattered, and blood spilled in a battle for survival. As the new breed of gangs fights for dominance in the Midlands, the stakes have never been higher. In this gripping installment, the line between friend and foe blurs, leaving Malkie and his associates fighting for their lives.
Book 4: A Call To Vengeance Malkie Thompson, battered and bleeding, is cornered in a dilapidated farmhouse, determined to face his enemies head-on. With betrayal lurking at every turn, Malkie's search for answers intensifies. Meanwhile, guilt-ridden George Patterson races south, Ryan Peterson's past catches up with him, and the Donaldson brothers hold a desperate man's family hostage. Lives hang in the balance as blood will be spilled, and vengeance will be sought.
Book 5: Twist Of The Blade. A standalone, self-contained short story - set within the dark underbelly of The Crime Syndicate.
In the year 1994, amidst the confines of HMP Winson Green in Birmingham, UK, a new chapter unfolds. Malkie Thompson and his crew, having fled from Glasgow, have solidified their presence in the Midlands. Business is booming, but complacency is not an option. Malkie knows he must cover all the bases to stay on top.
Meet Ronnie, a shrewd survivor gifted with an uncanny ability to see into the future. The moment he laid eyes on the new firm, he sensed impending danger and knew his days were numbered. Driven by a relentless need for self-preservation, Ronnie made a calculated move — he reached out.
Little did he realize the steep price he would pay.
Ronnie took the fall, keeping his silence all these months, biding his time for the day of freedom just ten months away. A chance to start anew, to leave the darkness behind. However, Malkie Thompson has other plans. As Ronnie's release date approaches, Malkie's shadow looms larger than ever, threatening to shatter the fragile hope Ronnie clings to.
In this riveting short story, loyalties will be tested, secrets will unravel, and the price of survival will become all too apparent. Brace yourself for another pulse-pounding encounter with The Crime Syndicate, where Malkie's ruthless ambition knows no bounds.
Get ready for an electrifying, fast-paced journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat, racing toward the explosive climax. The Crime Syndicate series is a heart-pounding testament to the raw power of gritty and edgy thriller writing. Pick up these gripping novels today and discover a world where survival means embracing the darkness within.
