Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane, this gangland thriller shows how far one woman will go to protect her family's empire. ___________She built an empire. Now she needs to protect it. From the dark underbelly of London to the scorching Spanish riviera, Ruby Murphy has built a crime syndicate to be feared. When her husband is murdered in cold blood, she is devastated. But with a firm to run and a business partner to please, there's no time for tears. In Ruby's world, family is everything. So when her beloved daughter gets into trouble, Ruby vows to protect her, whatever the cost. But who can be trusted, and who is out for blood?Enemies are everywhere. But if you come for the queen, you'd better not miss . . . ___________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LOCKSMITH: 'Up there with the best' 'A brilliant, gripping story which captured me from the first page' 'I could not put it down!' 'Wish I could give it more than five stars!' 'Action-packed and full of drama till the very end'; 400 pages; Published: 31/03/2022