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Prisoner Kindle Edition

by Ross Greenwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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From the Amazon charts bestselling author of The Snow Killer comes a shocking thriller inspired by the true stories of a male prison officer in a women’s prison. Prisoner is about how far the inmates will go to survive behind bars, and the temptations and trials the prisoner officers deal with every day. Join Ross Greenwood for an insider’s glimpse into a secret world.

Prison Officer Jim Dalton is used to walking the landings on the male side of Peterborough Prison. It’s a dangerous place, fuelled by testosterone-driven violence, but he’s done the job for a long time. He understands the unwritten rules, and he has the prisoners’ respect.

When a relative is sent to the jail, Dalton is transferred to the female side of the prison. His next shift is so easy, he can’t believe that the officers over there get paid the same wages. He sleeps well for the first time in years.

But when he is assigned to the young offenders’ wing, dealing with female prisoners no longer seems so simple. As every day passes, and he gets to know the women better, he is slowly drawn in to new traps and a new nightmare. One which could destroy everything.

 Ross Greenwood returns with this shocking, page-turning and utterly compelling glimpse behind the bars of a women's prison. From a man who walked the landings himself...

Praise for Ross Greenwood:

'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke

‘Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won’t let go until you’ve reached the shocking ending.’ Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog

'Ross Greenwood doesn’t write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

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Dear Readers, thanks for checking out my books.

I write two different types of novels. The first is a detective series set in Peterborough starring DI Barton which starts with The Snow Killer.

I don’t write cliches, so Barton is no unprofessional alcoholic. He is a family man, struggling with balancing his home life against the horrors of the job as he hunts down various killers. There is a strong team with characters you'll grow to love. There are also some dark scenes that will have your heart in your mouth and a fast pace to keep you interested.

The other novels I write are influenced by my time working as a prison officer. HMP Peterborough is the only prison in the UK which holds men and women, obviously in separate jails, but it meant I got to work in both environments. The differences were surprising, as was what these fearful places were really like. It was a tough job, with a steep learning curve.

Please feel free to get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and read your reviews.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B093669BQW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books (April 22, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 22, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1105 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 380 pages
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After some were republished. Here is my complete list of works:

Canaries in the Coal Mine

The Snow Killer

The Soul Killer

The Ice Killer

The Cold Killer

The Fire Killer

The Santa Killer

Lifer

Survivor

Chancer

Jail Break

Prisoner

Hunter

Death on Cromer Beach

Death in Paradise

Death in Bacton Woods (possibly)

I was born in 1973 in Peterborough and lived there until I was 20, attending The King's School in the city. I then began a rather nomadic existence, living and working all over the country and various parts of the world.

I found myself returning to Peterborough many times over the years, usually when things had gone wrong. It was on one of these occasions that I met my partner about 100 metres from my back door whilst walking a dog. Two children swiftly followed. I'm still a little stunned by the pace of it now.

Fifty Years of Fear book was started a long time ago but parenthood and then after working in sales management all my life, i randomly spent four years as a prison officer. Ironically it was the four a.m. feed which gave me the opportunity to finish the book as unable to get back to sleep I completed it in the early morning hours.

It's surprising for me to realise I've written ten books now. There are two strands, one where the books concern lives affected by prison, and then my detective series starring DI John Barton. The first Barton book, The Snow Killer hit the coveted number one spot on KOBO, with the second and third in the series not far behind.

The Snow Killer spent a week at number one on the Apple Audiobook Charts. The Cold Killer has twice been a top 10 Amazon bestseller for Audible as well.

The Fire Killer is out in May 2022.

My book about a prison officer, with a little bit of me in it, is also out now. Prisoner will help you understand a world that hopefully you never have to experience first hand.

I hope you enjoy reading them.

Please feel free to get in touch.

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Felicia Denise
5.0 out of 5 stars Truth is stranger than fiction!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021
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What a gritty, raw, and realistic read!

It’s obvious prison is no bed of roses for inmates, but Prisoner tells how prison staff can have just as many issues!

Guard Jim Dalton is a good man who tries to do the right things for the right reasons. However, with a job that’s mentally and physically exhausting, young children, and an unhappy wife, even good men are tempted.

But he’s not the only one—though I’m not sure how good some of the others are— as most of Jim’s coworkers have it just as bad, if not worse, but as none of them are really friends, I learned of their fates after the fact.

An excellent read on the dynamics of a marriage, coworkers, tenuous friendships, and being at odds with one’s own conscience.

But it’s day-to-day prison life and the consequences of one’s actions that make this a stellar read.

I wasn’t always happy with some of the characters—I’m looking at you, Billie—and had very little sympathy for others—whatever, Lavinia—but this was still a great read I do recommend!

Enjoy!
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Love to Read
4.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022
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This was a very riveting story from the beginning. It kept me up late reading into the early morning hours. The author has a great way with words!
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Darryl Hand
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written page turner
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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Very plausible and entertaining story about a side of society that most of us will never see. Great job by the author to bring this complex prison setting to life with a wide range of emotions - anger, sadness, and compassion.
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Marcarmel
3.0 out of 5 stars Waste of Time
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2021
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After reading 2/3rdsoof Prisoner I realized it was only going downhill with nothing redeeming about the characters or the plot. Don't bother!
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Julie
4.0 out of 5 stars Gritty, harrowing and disturbing
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2021
Gritty, hard-hitting and disturbing, Ross Greenwood’s Prisoner is a high stakes thriller that will leave readers with their jaws on to the floor.

Life in prison is tough – on both sides of the bars. Prison Officer Jim Dalton works at HMP Peterborough on the male side and his job is certainly no walk in the park. He needs to keep his eyes and ears open and watch his step. Violence is something which he has grown used to in his line of work and although his job is challenging at the best of times, Dalton has the respect of the prisoners. When he is transferred to the female section of the prison, Dalton is shocked – in all the time spent as a prison officer he has never had an easier shift. He cannot believe that prison officers earn the same money as working in a female prison is so easy. But Dalton quickly realises that first appearances can be very deceptive…and deadly!

Billie hasn’t earned the nickname Damage for nothing. Life has never been easy for her and ending up in prison was something which everyone was expecting – including herself! Billie might be down, but she is certainly not out. She has absolutely no intention of spending a second more in prison than she has to – and if she can get out earlier so much the better. Billie will do whatever it takes to get out jail faster and she is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her objective. Nothing and nobody is going to stand in her way – not even Prison Officer Jim Dalton…

If Dalton had thought that dealing with female prisoners was easy, then he certainly ended up changing his mind when he crossed paths with Billie. Billie is more than a match for him and her cold-hearted ruthlessness could end up costing Dalton everything. As the two adversaries square up, Dalton and Billie find themselves engaged in a chilling game of survival where there can only be one winner.

A change of pace from his usual police procedurals, in Prisoner Ross Greenwood lifts the lid on life in a female prison and has penned a shocking, chilling and terrifying page-turner I couldn’t put down. Having worked in a women’s prison himself, Ross Greenwood spares no punches and has written a brutal, unflinching and complex thriller that will make readers glad that they’ve always kept on the right side on the law.

Tense, harrowing and absorbing, Ross Greenwood’s Prisoner will chill readers to the bone.

I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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Kellie
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021
I couldn’t put it down!
Ross Greenwood expertly delivered the sights and sounds of everyday prison, but more importantly the emotional toll it takes on everyone behind the walls of HMP Peterborough.
I was mesmerized by the character development. Each character was so real – from the thugs in the men’s ward to the damaged and broken girls in the women’s ward. Written from the POV of Jim Dalton, prison guard, husband and father, Ross weaves you in and out of his life.
As a tenured and respected prison guard, Jim finds himself in uncharted territory after being moved to the women’s ward. He’s used to the dangers dealing with the men, the fighting, the life and death situations it puts him in, and the stress it brings to his life. Now he finds himself in a different kind of danger – one he didn’t see coming. Jim starts questioning the man he truly is and if his moral compass is working properly. And as the reader, you start questioning your own.
As a devoted husband, Jim wonders what went wrong and why can’t he make his wife happy. The story line is so relatable it pulls you in and tugs on your heartstrings.
As a doting father who loves his children dearly, Jim is just a Dad doing the best he can for the love of his family.
As a new found friend, you take pleasure in the joy and laughter Jim finds along the way.
This book will make you happy, sad, angry and everything in between. It’s Brilliant!
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Lorraine Garant
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2021
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I always enjoy reading Ross Greenwood's books. He has way of telling story that keeps you reading and keeps you on the edge of your seat. This book will not disappoint.
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j t.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2024
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book, could not put it down, a real eye opener to what goes on behind closed doors!
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Jim Ross
3.0 out of 5 stars Prisoner
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2021
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The life of a prison guard living in two sperate world's and trying to make sense of both.
It was an entertaining read and a life I would not choose.
They really are un-sung heros.
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Janie U
4.0 out of 5 stars Working in a prison is hard!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2022
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The book I read before this one was a huge book which contained lots of themes so I needed something more real to bring me back down and this book promised to do exactly that. I've read many of Ross Greenwood's novels and had high expectations of this one. It was published in 2021, many years into the author's writing career, during which his style is maturing. RG worked at HMP Peterborough and that shows in the book's authentic descriptions of it's setting. Many novels are based in prisons but few authors have as much first hand experience as this one - he also has the ability to explain detail and daily routines in a straightforward way, making them part of the plot without seeming to be factual accounts.
There are 362 pages, split into 83 chapters.
Those working at HMP Peterborough understand the huge differenced between a male and a female prison although many "outsiders" will not - in this novel both the similarities and the differences are used to great effect.
The women that are created for this story are amalgams of many females in prison, showing the hopelessness that is characteristic of imprisoned females - some even committing crimes so that they are sent to prison and into their "safe place".
The basis of the story is an obvious one for a male officer on a female wing but it is executed well - many officers don't consider the consequences of breaking even the small rules but something as big as Dalton's actions will always have huge consequences.
I was convinced by the characters in the prison - residents and staff alike - but not quite so with the people outside (I'm unsure what was the purpose of Lena or Gary?).
The end of the book is well written and satisfying, giving a sense of conclusion for the individuals. Particularly interesting is the authors note at the end where he tells of the tough job done by prison officer's - we are all very aware of NHS staff and the police but many do not consider who works in prisons. Perhaps this book will help give some understanding.
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D.M. Rogers
4.0 out of 5 stars Slow getting started but finished good.
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2021
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Bit strange starting but fell into place as story went on.
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