New Crime Thriller A GANSTER'S GRIP is Released
By: Christina Mancuso Oct. 08, 2015
Heather Burnside is pleased to announce the launch of her latest novel, "A Gangster's Grip," which is set in Manchester, UK during the 1990s. This particular period saw an escalation in gun crime and other violent crime, which was mainly attributable to inter-gang rivalry.
About the book:"A Gangster's Grip" is a crime thriller set in the Manchester suburbs of Moss Side and Longsight. It is the second part in The Riverhill Trilogy and takes place in 1991 during a volatile period of gang-related violence. The novel features Rita, a young woman who returns to her parents' home in Manchester after a few years away to find a spliff smoking, beer swilling thug firmly ensconced on their sofa. She is shocked to learn that he is her sister Jenny's boyfriend, and senses that he is trouble. The more Rita finds out about Jenny's boyfriend, Leroy, the more she mistrusts him. As she uncovers the truth about his shady dealings, she becomes anxious about Jenny's safety and is desperate to lure her away from him. Rita's mettle is tested as she tries to protect her sister while battling with personal health concerns.
Heather Burnside is an experienced writer who also operates a writing services business and has ghost-written a number of non-fiction books on behalf of clients. "A Gangster's Grip" is the second novel that Heather has published; her first novel "Slur" received excellent reviews. She has also published a short story book entitled "Crime, Conflict & Consequences." The author took the decision to base the trilogy in Manchester, UK as it is an area that she is familiar with, having lived there all her life. However, in order to write "A Gangster's Grip" Heather also carried out a lot of detailed research relating to the gang culture of 90s Manchester.
Videos