Blood Ties

In Blood Ties by Heather Burnside, narrated by Penelope Rawlins, Adele Robinson finds herself incarcerated for the murder of her abusive father, where she must establish her toughness to survive. Outside, her brother Peter is climbing the ranks of the criminal underworld, engaging in protection rackets and nightclub operations, which draw the attention of both law enforcement and rival gangs. As a turf war escalates, Adele realizes she might be the only one capable of protecting their family business. The story explores the fierce bonds of family loyalty amidst chaos and violence.