The Player

It was just a game … until it wasn't.

He wants her. She can't stand him. But their future was written long before they were born…

Gemma King has spent her whole life being told she's destined for something bigger. So when her mum signs her up for hit reality show The Golden Mile, she's ready to shine.

What she's not ready for is him.

Jack is everything Gemma can't stand – cocky, charming, and the son of an Essex gangster who's used to getting exactly what he wants. And right now, what he wants is her.

But behind the cameras, two families are watching holding their breath.

They share a secret. A feud that goes back decades. And some rivalries never die…

The Queen of Gangland Crime is back with another gripping thriller!

Reviews

Praise for the Queen of Gangland Crime, Kimberley Chambers:

'The gripping new page-turner from the Queen of Gangland Crime' Bella

'A brutal seedy page-turner' The Sun

‘Another cracker from Kimberley Chambers, had me glued to the pages from start to finish. Great start to a new series. The low-life characters are brutally authentic and the story has plenty of shocking twists and turns. Couldn't put it down’ Jaime Raven, author of The Alibi

‘Her best yet. A proper page turner you won’t be able to put down. I loved it!’ Alex Brown, author of A Postcard from Italy

‘If you enjoy tough, gritty crime novels, you will love this book’ Rachel Abbott, author of Close Your Eyes

‘[A] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ Guardian

‘A great read from one of our favourite crime writers’ Closer

‘A gritty tale with a shocking twist … will have you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover’ OK

‘This beautifully crafted, sharp, well-paced novel will keep you hooked until the very end. An outstanding tale of betrayal, violence and love. Buy it. Read it. You'll love it. I did’ Amanda Prowse, author of Waiting to Begin

‘[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale …a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns’ Bella

‘Easily as good as Martina Cole’ News of the World

‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World

About the author

Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Kimberley Chambers lives in Essex and has been, at various times, a disc jockey and a street trader. She is now a full-time writer.

Join Kimberley’s legion of legendary fans on facebook.com/kimberleychambersofficial, or follow Kimberley on Instagram at @kimberley.chambers and on X (formerly Twittter) at @kimbochambers