Odds & Sods

I loved this book. A real page turner, set in the world of horse racing and East End pubs. Mac and Gabby are engaging characters seeking revenge for Mac's grandfather. Francoise joins in the revenge game. Super ending

From the opening chapter, Odds & Sods grips with its pace and wit—a smart, tightly plotted tale of deception, loyalty, and revenge set in the shadowy corners of London’s pubs, betting shops, and backstreets. Mac and his crew of small-time grifters are very engaging, their last-chance gamble at a major racing coup pulling them into a high-stakes game with a vengeful Glasgow gangster in pursuit. What follows is a deftly executed mix of suspense, dark humour, and sharply observed character work. The dialogue evokes authenticity, and the plot unfolds with a satisfying blend of ingenuity, twists and tension. Odds & Sods is a homage to classic British crime capers but has a wholly original style that is fast, funny, and full of heart. A terrific debut by Andy Catlin: stylish, clever, and an immensely readable ripping yarn.

A fun romp through the murky world of horse race betting. Great characters and clever plotting keeps the action believable as they hurdle along to a hopeful huge windfall, whilst avoiding the dangerous, dark underworld. Loved it.

Intricately plotted and exciting from the off, Odds & Sods is an old-fashioned page-turner with a cast of immensely likeable characters. Set in the world of small-time con artists who have one chance of pulling off the big job and get their revenge at the same time, expect smoky pubs, Cockney rhyming slang, a touch of continental sophistication and an almighty horse racing blag! I really enjoyed this and raced through it to find out if Mac and his merry band of ne’er do wells would get out of the final scrape to end all scrapes!