This is book four in the series. The characters are well developed and it was great to be back with them. Plenty of twists and turns

I've been following the tales of the Glass family from the beginning and I don't think anyone can write a gangland family crime thriller quite as well as Owen can. You get hooked into the story within the first few pages and it doesn't release you until Owen decides it's time.

Book four in this series carries this story on seamlessly, picking up where the last book let off. Luke Glass heads the family with enough muscle and ruthlessness as necessary but will do all it takes to protect him and his family.

I think you could read this as a standalone, but I'd recommend reading the books leading up to it, not only because they are all excellent books, but just to be sure of the story arc of the characters thus far.

Non-stop action, shocking revelations and juicy twists and turns – Owen Muellen’s latest novel, Thief, has got it all!

Charley Glass is a woman with a target on her back. The ruthless Giordano family are on her trail and they will not stop until they get back what is rightfully theirs. With her life on the line and danger round every corner, Charley is left with no choice but to ask for help from her own family. But just how will the notorious Glass clan react when she tells them that she’s on the run from one of New Orleans’ biggest crime gangs? Can the muscle of the Glass family keep the Giordanos in check? Or will Charley’s arrival spell the end for the Glass dynasty?

As head of the family, Luke Glass, isn’t so sure that they should take on the Giordanos. But family is everything to Luke and he will move heaven and earth to protect one of his own: even if it means going up against one of America’s most dangerous clans. Luke will move mountains to protect Charley. But will Charley end up costing Luke and his family their empire? Or could she turn out to be the best thing that’s ever happened to them?

Owen Muellen really knows the world he is writing about and he brings to stunning – and terrifying – life the high stakes and ruthless nature of the criminal underworld. In Thief, he has once again penned a dark, gritty, gory and addictive gangland thriller that will leave readers reeling from twist after twist.

Engrossing, fast-paced and hard to put down, Owen Muellen hits it out of the park with his latest novel, Thief.

You are back with the Glass family and you find out what happened to the person who stole from the crime family in New Orleans during a hurricane. Charley Glass has made it to London seeking her family yet they do not know that she is being chased, followed by a crime family not like it matters anyway because Luke Glass will not give up his sister. What happens is an exciting story that when it does come to an ending only a few will remain standing and you will need to read the book to find out who it is, Alao Nina the other sister is dealing with a drug problem from an issue from the end of the last book. Once again a good story with good characters, and worth the read.

Well paced, brilliant characterisation and an ending I didn't expect, this was a wonderful thriller. A complex, suspenseful plot with tension so thick that it felt palpable. Wonderfully-developed characters with depth and substance. I was immediately drawn in and held captive from beginning to end.

I adore this series, this has been a perfect opportunity to revisit familiar characters and catch up with what they’ve been up to. Thief is another fantastic instalment and an addition to a great series.

Mullen has done it again , this is addictive and gripping. Definitely a book which pulls you in and becomes impossible to put down. Charley has run away, but this use where this starts to unravel.

I have been transported by the plot, felt like I’ve known the setting and been completely caught up in the pages of this one.

Mullen has this one in the bag. This is a brilliant addition to the series. I have found this an addictive and gripping book. Mullen kept me hostage throughout.

This is a must read.

Here we are back again with the Glass family. This is the fourth book in the series.
I really would suggest reading the first three books as there are an awful number of characters and you will be able to enjoy this book more. That's not to take away the thrill of each page with some new characters and a whole new family to contend with.
Thrills, suspense, and drama are the order of the day and you won't be able to tear yourself away from it.
A very enjoyable crime book.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. xx

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I’m so glad to be back with the Glass family! I’m invested in them now so was eager to find out what could happen this time!

The glass family is made up of Luke, Nina and Charley. Luke is the head of the family, but Nina and Charley are the ones who keep the money coming into the bank.

Thief is a masterpiece in storytelling and any aspiring writer should look at how effortlessly Owen Mullen weaves a tale, there’s multiple things events.. numerous characters but it’s balanced perfectly and flows so easily.

Nina, oh Nina. She’s had it tough, and she’s not fully recovered either. She’s dealing with her demons but at what cost?

Charley, oh Charley…Now the backstory comes out. Charley is the newest member of the family who showed up one day, proved her worth and has never looked back… but what’s she’s been running from is about to catch up with her.

Luke, ah Luke. I can’t not love the guy. Family is all that matters but he doesn’t know everything..there’s some secrets.. and nothing is certain in life.. can he keep the family safe and find away to help both Charley and Nina?

What I really love about Owen’s writing is it’s prefect.. utterly engrossing, dark and gritty. It’s the tone..I don’t know how he does it but the style of writing is exactly what I want to see.. it’s the grittiness.. the realness.. the depth to the characters.. utter WOW!

This is the best instalment yet for plot and character development. Don’t get me wrong, every book in the series is great but this one is a cut above.. the depth and time given to each character’s story arc is amazing. I really didn’t think it would be easy to develop the existing characters while introducing new ones so perfectly!

For me George Ritchie steals the show, he’s the backbone behind the Glass family.. he’s such a pleasure to go on a journey with.. I don’t think will ever truly know George.. he keeps a lot to himself but it’s more what he doesn’t say that develops him…a man of few words but when he talks.. you listen!

Plot wise there’s multiple angles to this tale with some cracking twists along the way, it’s unbelievable how much is packed in but expertly driven along by the author at a steady pace. What I loved the most was the backstory, it helped me understand motivations for sure… but more than anything it was just so damn exciting!

Once you get stuck into this one you won’t be able to put it down!

Thief by Owen Mullen is the forth book in the excellent The Glass Family series and what an excellent book this was! again! and I loved it. This series has been brilliant from the very first book till the forth and its an action-packed thriller is full of twists and turns throughout with fantastic characters that you will love!!!

This was a book I started and could not put down....I loved it.

I highly recommend this series. They are the Bee's knees!!! A superb read!

5 Stars from me!

Big Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood books for the ARC for an exchange of a review.

My second but way more than likely NOT my last Owen Mullen.

Another fabulous chapter in the Glass family story and unfortunately, the last. The main message that comes out of this book is, appreciate your family. There should always be unconditional love, acceptance and loyalty, no matter what.

This book gave everything you'd expect and more and I enjoyed every paragraph!

Thank you to @rachelsrandomresources and @owenmullen6 for having me on the tour

Book four in the Glass family series Has Luke taken his eye of the family. Is he trying to be too respectable. Nina is battling demons of her own and to hell with everyone else. Charley the newcomer to the family finds her past catching up with her. This is a story that sees the Glass women taking centre stage. George Ritchie steps forward in this narrative. This is a great addition to Glass series. Highly recommended.

This is a review that could almost write itself! Owen Mullen writes the most amazing gangland books and I have to say I am hooked!

The fourth Glass Family series book and yet another story I was not disappointed by. After everything the family have been through, we return to them and it was great to catch up too. Every member of the family, be it Luke, Nina or Charley, all feel like my friends. Owen Mullen writes his characters so well that from the first chapter of the first book I have felt like I have known this family.

Thief sees Nina hiding big issues from everyone, Luke is beginning to wonder what is next for him and Charley the newest member of the family, is loving having L.B.C to sort out. Then quite by accident she sees her past coming for her...at full speed. As the stakes keep rising it looks like the family may have to put everything on the line. Will they triumph or will we see the Glass Family without their self made empire, or even their lives?

Wow, as this series goes on it gets better and better. I always think the last book was the best, then there is a new one out and that one males me out to be a liar. The spills and thrills of gangland London are here, in spades. The gangland grit and violence, tick that box too!

This is addictive and immersive reading at its best, with characters that aren't exactly innocent but you still back them all the way. Once I start reading a Glass Family book it's finished in a few hours. Thief was as addictive as the others and I had finished it way too soon. Now I have to wait... and wait for Mr Mullen to come with the next instalment. I hate waiting! I can't recommend this author amd series highly enough.
Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, Owen Mullen and NetGalley for my copy of the book.

My first Owen Mullen but I can see why is he is so well loved!
This is the fourth book in the Glass family series, and I do think it would be more beneficial to get used to the characters and their backstories, so the reader can just enjoy the ride of the plot!
Once you are fully introduced to the family, the plot takes off and is a thrilling and gripping novel that I really enjoyed!
The characters are fascinating and are great people to base a story around.
There is drama and suspense throughout to ensure you don't put the book down, and I would love to continue this journey with these interesting characters if this series continues!

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This story follows on from the end of book 3, Hustle, so to get the most out of it I would really recommend reading the series in order to get to know fully the characters involved and all the back history to them. Things have been calmer for the Glass family over the last few years after the whole hoo-ha involving his psychotic brother Danny and Rollie Anderson, and particularly so over the last few months since the dramatic end of the last story. Luke Glass is concentrating on building his Glass Gate construction empire, sister Nina is running the Glass Houses real estate business and newly discovered sister Charley is in charge of Luke’s LBC Club in the heart of the city which caters to the rich and famous amongst the other “services” it offers. South London and the street level business is left to the very experienced George Ritchie who was once employed by the Andersons and Felix Corrigan now oversees the East End. However Team Glass still has enemies everywhere. Charley did a very bad thing when she stole documents and money from the powerful Giordano family in New Orleans. Eighteen months later with a trail of bodies behind them, matriarch Madeline, grandson Tony and his dodgy side kick Bruno Mura have finally caught up with her. Highly ambitious Callum Bishop, having gained the North London business from his uncle, still bears a grudge against Luke and is eager to help the Americans, hoping to acquire Luke’s empire in the process. Nina has fallen apart after the demise of Mark Douglas and has reverted to being a cocaine-addicted complete brat, endangering the lives of everyone around her. And by his refusal to be a hitman for a political influencer in a very lucrative financial deal, Luke has unwittingly put himself in someone’s sights. Once again, family is paramount as Luke, George and his army of loyal men battle to maintain control in their cut throat world where weakness cannot be tolerated.
The story starts slowly, laying out the past events that have resulted in the current situation and weaving them all together, then the action really hots up as Luke strives to deal with the threats that surround him, pulling out all the stops with some horrifying scenes that prove what a ruthless world they inhabit. I am thoroughly enjoying this series with its shocking storylines and vividly drawn characters, from the heavy-set minders and glamourous call girls to the highly experienced and clever George. There’s plenty of action and thrills in this very well written and gripping story. They might be gangsters but the family and their employees are easy to like, especially Luke and Felix, and once again I found myself rooting for them to come out victorious. I do hope there is more to come! 5*

When I read "Hustle" earlier this year, I really thought, wow, the author makes this London mob family sound so likable! Luke Glass and his two sisters, Nina and Charlie, are the main characters of the series. In Thief, we learn more about Charlie, the youngest sister who grew up in America and joined the Glass clan in London as a grown-up. The latest installment reveals bits of Charlie's life prior to joining the family and a shocking secret from her past.

I really enjoyed the action and suspense of Hustle, so when I got the opportunity to review the eARC of Thief, I knew it was going to be another page-turner! I was very curious about Charlie's past only briefly mentioned in the previous book, and Thief reveals it all! The characters are so well written. Luke is calm and has the classy gangster boss presence about him. Nina is a mess, but there is hope for her, as she navigated through her internal struggles, with her family and loyal friends by her side. Charlie has changed so much since her life in America, yet her imperfect past comes back to haunt her in her posh London life.

This book works as a stand-alone, but reading Hustle helped me put some pieces together. I would recommend it to those who enjoyed Malibu Rising because this is another great tale of strong sibling connection. Fast-paced, exciting and will keep you on the edge of your seat.

If you like a good gangland book this is one for you. Unfortunately I hadn’t read the previous books in the series but easily caught up with who was who etc. This story follows Charley Glass who arrived on the doorstep of her family after running from events in New Orleans. Fast paced, gritty and full of menace this was addictive. I thoroughly enjoyed this and couldn’t be 100% sure how it was going to turn out. Great characters with a sense of loyalty for some and for others none whatsoever! Some of the violence was described quite graphically but I thought it was in keeping with the book. I also liked how the story was written at times from the viewpoint of Luke Glass. Gripping from the first page this was a brilliant read. Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review.

Thief by Owen Mullen.
Charley Glass arrived in her family’s lives like the hurricane she'd escaped. But she hadn't run far enough: the ruthless Giordano family are on her tail and want two things - her life, and the return of the property she stole from them. No matter how many bodies stack up.
After years of hoping, Charley finally has the family she’s always wanted, but now she’s going to have to tell them the real reason she came looking for them. There is only one way she’s going to stay alive, and that is to employ the muscle of the notorious Glass Family.
The head of the family, Luke, isn't sure they're strong enough to take on one of New Orleans' biggest crime gangs. But he'd put his life on the line to protect the empire they've built - even if they’ll have to take on an enemy hurting enough to cross an ocean for revenge.
Omg. Very addictive read. Couldn't put it down. 5*.

This is book 4 in the series and while it can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading all the previous books. The characters and their business are much more detailed and you will know what’s actually happening within the family if you have read them prior to this book.

Once again, Owen Mullen has created an intriguing and addictive story that I couldn’t put it down. This family and their drama, along with the gangsters and London Underground world, is really one to be looked up.

There’s a new family member that comes into their lives and not without a past.

A past that comes rushing from New Orleans and wants revenge. I loved how these new additions are shaping the main characters’ persons and it is really not sugarcoated at all.

There’s more to the inside of the family that made me feel bad for Luke and Charlie because Nina is experiencing a difficult time and resorting to drugs and alcohol won’t help her case.

Addictive, fast-paced and a must read thriller, I’m hoping to see it on the big or small screen one day.


“Family First, Family Last that's the Glass way.”

🆓📖Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy through NetGalley

Book 4 of the Glass Family series and just like the previous three books there is a continuing theme of strong violence so definitely not for those of a sensitive nature. Could be read as a stand-alone but I recommend reading the previous books as there are a number of characters, and background, that would be useful to know. Alongside the main plot there are a number of other threads and once again these are seamlessly and effortlessly woven together.

Briefly, Charley is now working as part of the family having been accepted as Luke and Nina’s sister. She is the face of the Lucky Bastards Club but what the others don’t know is her history in the US and her dealings with the Giordano family from New Orleans. She stole something from them and they want revenge. With them making their presence felt in London Luke has a fight on his hands to keep Charley safe. Meanwhile Nina has gone off the rails addicted to both drugs and alcohol.

Standard gangland fare in that violence escalates quickly and bodies start mounting. Betrayal on both sides is treated without mercy. A fast paced and gritty book and so enjoyable, completely addictive reading.

You've got to love a family motto; Family First, Family Last that's the Glass way.

Owen Mullen draws us in to Glass family's trials and tribulations from the very first page and #4 Thief is no different from the previous 3. It's always good to catch up with Luke, Nina and Charley Glass reading about their many exploits as a family. In this instalment the ladies are front and centre with Charley being the leading lady with Nina battling her demons again.

It's good to finally we get the true story on Charley, the mysterious sister from America who suddenly appeared on the scene but was ultimately accepted by the family (not so much Nina though). Quickly she proved herself to be a Glass with her attitude and her ability to make a bigger success of LBC. The sad thing about this story is that Charley felt that she couldn't or maybe wouldn't ask the rest of the family for their help,

if you've read the others in the series you'll know that Nina has had her battles with drugs but had manages to get herself clean. It was so sad to read that she is struggling again and in true Glass way she thinks she can do this on her own. Sadly she has been manipulated by a wee chancer or should we say a wee schemer one who thinks this is his ticket to the big time, we shall see lol.

Folks need to watch out, there's a new family in town and let's just say they're not friendlies in fact they appeared to have made friends amongst the multitude of Glass enemies. Be prepared as these aren't looking to topple Luke's crown, their issue is something of a more personal nature.

Fans of Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers and Casey Kelleher be sure to pick up any of Owen Mullens books before you know it you'll have a new favourite author.


Thanks to the author Mr Mullen, #Netgalley and Boldwood Books. All opinions are mine and mine alone.