The Break
Published on 15. November 2018
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-1-5098-6401-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Break explodes into the gangland world of 90s Soho, by snooker world champion and national superstar, Ronnie O'Sullivan.
It's 1997 and Cool Britannia's in full swing. Oasis and Blur are top of the pops and it feels like the whole country's sorted out for E's and wizz.
But it's not just UK plc that's on a high. Life's looking up for Frankie James too. He's paid off his debts to London's fiercest gang lord, Tommy Riley. His Soho Open snooker tournament is about to kick off at his club. The future looks bright.
But then Frankie finds himself being blackmailed by a face from his past. They want him to steal something worth millions. It's enough to get him killed. Or banged up for life if he says no.
Frankie's going to need every ounce of luck and guile that he's got if he's going to pull off the heist of the century and get out of this in one piece.
The Break is the third, fast-paced Soho Nights thriller, by snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.
It's 1997 and Cool Britannia's in full swing. Oasis and Blur are top of the pops and it feels like the whole country's sorted out for E's and wizz.
But it's not just UK plc that's on a high. Life's looking up for Frankie James too. He's paid off his debts to London's fiercest gang lord, Tommy Riley. His Soho Open snooker tournament is about to kick off at his club. The future looks bright.
But then Frankie finds himself being blackmailed by a face from his past. They want him to steal something worth millions. It's enough to get him killed. Or banged up for life if he says no.
Frankie's going to need every ounce of luck and guile that he's got if he's going to pull off the heist of the century and get out of this in one piece.
The Break is the third, fast-paced Soho Nights thriller, by snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Reviews / Votes
A fast-paced tale of the sordid underworld of Soho -- Kelly Allen, Sunday Life A cracking read -- Francine White, The People Ronnie's first crime novel draws on his early years . . . a world of gangsters and bent coppers which he writes about with uncomfortable authenticity -- <i>Choice </i>on <i>Framed</i> Running is a chaotic race through O'Sullivan's life, but this does little to dethrone him as the people's champion - it simply adds further to his legend -- <i>Press Association </i>on <i>Running</i> Like O'Sullivan playing at his best, the book is tight, pacey and keeps you guessing -- <i>The Big Issue </i>on <i>Framed</i> Packed with intrigue, action, brutal villains and a beguiling hero, this is a cracking first novel delivered with all the sidespin and clever swerves one would expect from the king of the trick shots! -- <i>Lancashire Evening Post </i>on <i>Framed</i>More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
552 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5098-6401-0 (9781509864010)
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Additional editions
Ronnie O'Sullivan
The Break
A Gritty, 90s Gangland Thriller Set in London's Soho From The World Snooker Champion
E-Book
11/2018
Macmillan
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Person
Ronnie O'Sullivan OBE won his first major snooker event at the age of seventeen. He has won twenty-nine titles, including five World Titles, six UK Championships and a record seven Masters Titles. Blessed with the rare gift of being able to play both left- and right-handed, Ronnie made the fastest 147 on record at the 1997 World Championship - in five minutes and twenty seconds.
Away from snooker, Ronnie loves running, cooking and writing. The Break is the third book in the Soho Nights series, following the hugely successful Framed and Double Kiss.
Away from snooker, Ronnie loves running, cooking and writing. The Break is the third book in the Soho Nights series, following the hugely successful Framed and Double Kiss.