Payback: the gritty new gangland novel for 2025 from the bestselling queen of crime

Written by Roberta Kray

Narrated by Annie Aldington

'Roberta Kray really is the queen of crime writing!' 5-star Reader Review

Some secrets are worth killing for.

Julia left London years ago, but now she's back - and so are the ghosts of her past. Angel Glover was her childhood best friend until the day everything changed.

Now Angel is dead, and Julia is certain it wasn't just some tragic accident.

Determined to uncover the truth, she starts asking questions. But the Mansfield estate hasn't changed. The same faces are there - Tom, Lindsey, Pauline, Frankie - the ones she and Angel used to roll with. And they know more than they're letting on.

The deeper Julia digs, the more the warnings come. Even Inspector Vyse tells her to tread carefully. But Julia's not going anywhere. She owes Angel that much.

And on these streets, loyalty is a dangerous thing - because some secrets are worth killing for...

Readers agree, no one does crime like Kray!
'Brilliant read as always. Loved the characters. Can't wait until the next book' 5-star Reader Review
'So many complex characters in this one! Such a heart warming ending though. I highly recommend this book' 5-star Reader Review
'This book was excellent from start to finish, Once you start to read it you will be turning your pages to find out what happens next especially as it full of great twists and turns that will have you gripped' 5-star Reader Review
'Roberta Kray delivers another captivating story with this gangland novel. True to her usual high standards, the book presents an intriguing mystery featuring a mix of compelling characters' 5-star Reader Review
'The writing style is tense, with the different storylines seamlessly intertwined and plenty of twists and turns. I couldn't put the book down. What a treat. This will keep you up until late at night but in a good way' 5-star Reader Review

• Language: English
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Release date: Nov 13, 2025
• ISBN: 9781408730089

Roberta Kray

Through her marriage to Reggie Kray, Roberta Kray has a unique and authentic insight into London's East End. Roberta met Reggie in early 1996 and they married the following year; they were together until Reggie's death in 2000. Roberta is the author of many previous bestsellers including No Mercy, Dangerous Promises, Exposed and Survivor.