'Instantly gripping. Smart, timely and great fun from beginning to end. The kind of thriller to leave you wanting more' Bella Mackie, author of How to Kill Your Family 'London's glitziest and seediest corners spring to life in this sharp and savvy novel. Madeleine Farrow and Ramona Chang make an unlikely duo and an unforgettable team. A terrific read' Gilly Macmillan, bestselling author of The Fall Ramona Chang has a target on her back. Her last scoop as an investigative journalist saw a local gang leader brought to trial, and he wants revenge. From her run-down flat in east London, Ramona is trying to start afresh as a private detective, but her latest case - that of a young woman assaulted by a man running an upmarket escort agency - has hit a dead end. Until, that is, she crosses paths with Madeleine Farrow. Detective Inspector Madeleine Farrow is a high-flying operative at the government's Serious Crimes Investigations Department. Recently returned from a major trafficking case overseas, her first day back at the office sees her celebrate her fiftieth birthday, as well as kick-starting another big investigation. As the two unlikely allies realise that they can help with each other's cases, Madeleine operating within the bounds of the law, with government resources at her disposal, and Ramona working undercover on the fringes, they join forces to seek justice for those who have been betrayed by the system. The first in a brand-new crime series, DIRTY MONEY is a gripping thrill-ride set in contemporary London, starring an unforgettable new detective duo created by critically acclaimed thriller writer Charlotte Philby.