Reckoner's Row Series

The start of an gritty family drama series set against the backdrop of Liverpool's dockyards from bestselling saga author Sheila Riley On the cruel streets of Reckoners Row by the frozen River Mersey, only the tough survive... Winter, Liverpool 1947 Evie Kilgaren is a fighter. Abandoned by her mother and with her father long gone, she is left to raise her siblings in dockside Liverpool. As they battle against the coldest winter on record she's determined to make a life for herself and create a happy home for what’s left of her family. Desperate for work, Evie takes a job at the Tram Tavern under the kindly watch of pub landlady, and pillar of the community, Connie Sharp. But Connie has problems of her own when her quiet life of spinsterhood is upturned with the arrival of a mysterious undercover detective. When melting ice reveals a body in the canal, things take a turn for the worst for the residents of Reckoner’s Row. Who could be responsible for such a brutal attack? And can Evie keep her family safe before they strike again? A gritty, historical family drama full of laughter and tears from the author of Annie Groves’ bestsellers including Child of the Mersey and Christmas on the Mersey. Perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court. If you love Sheila's Reckoners Row series, you'll love Beamer Street and the Dockside Saga series Praise for Sheila Riley: ‘A fast paced story-line and believable characters set against the background of a war-battered city still struggling against austerity, rationing, the black market and poverty added to the authenticity of what I am sure will be the beginning of a successful series’ - Lyn Andrews 'Great read. Thoroughly enjoyed this book had me hooked since the first chapter can't wait to read the next one and follow evie and her family's life' - Reader Review ‘An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story about a brave young girl fighting against injustice. Loved it and look forward to her next book.’ - Cathy Sharp ‘Oh what a wonderful story this is. I enjoyed every bit of Evies story suffering lots of traumas and struggles in her life. This book will definitely keep you reading on chapter after chapter I really enjoyed it, and looking forward to more from this author. A beautiful family saga.’ - Reader Review ‘Excellent story with characters that pull at your heartstrings.’ - Reader Review ‘Powerful, emotional and intense, The Orphan Daughter has at its heart a fantastic heroine readers will root for and a cast of brilliantly nuanced characters it is impossible not to care about. Written straight from the heart, The Orphan Daughter is a must-read for saga fans everywhere!’ - Reader Review ‘A really heart warming read for the winter months. Lovely characters, richly drawn and well rounded.’ - Reader Review ‘From the first page I was hooked. I’ve loved reading this fabulous story.’ - Reader Review

The next gripping instalment in Sheila Riley's brilliant Reckoner's Row series When the truth comes out, there'll be hell to pay... Liverpool, 1950 When Evie Kilgaren takes over the running of the back office at Skinner and Son's haulage yard, she has no idea she is walking into a hive of blackmail, secrets and lies. Her fellow co-worker and childhood nemesis, Susie Blackthorn, is outraged at being demoted and is hell-bent on securing the affections of local heartthrob Danny Harris. Grace Harris, a singer on the prestigious D’Angelo transatlantic ocean liners, is returning home engaged to be married. But Grace is harbouring her own shocking secrets and something valuable her fiancé very desperately wants back. As we return to the lives and loves of those who live and work in the Mersey Docklands, not everything is as it seems and love and luck are rarely on the same side. A gritty, historical family drama full of laughter and tears from the author of Annie Groves’ bestsellers including Child of the Mersey and Christmas on the Mersey. Perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court. If you love Sheila's Reckoners Row series, you'll love Beamer Street and the Dockside Saga series Praise for Sheila Riley: 'Read the first book now the second book just fantastic . Can't wait to read the next book about Reckoner's Row' - Reader Review 'Top book. The books twists and turns kept me occupied I loved it waiting to reading the next one thank you for such a good book happy endings are the best' - Reader Review ‘A fast paced story-line and believable characters set against the background of a war-battered city still struggling against austerity, rationing, the black market and poverty added to the authenticity of what I am sure will be the beginning of a successful series’ - Lyn Andrews 'Great read. Thoroughly enjoyed this book had me hooked since the first chapter can't wait to read the next one and follow evie and her family's life' - Reader Review ‘An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story about a brave young girl fighting against injustice. Loved it and look forward to her next book.’ - Cathy Sharp ‘Oh what a wonderful story this is. I enjoyed every bit of Evies story suffering lots of traumas and struggles in her life. This book will definitely keep you reading on chapter after chapter I really enjoyed it, and looking forward to more from this author. A beautiful family saga.’ - Reader Review ‘Excellent story with characters that pull at your heartstrings.’ - Reader Review ‘Powerful, emotional and intense, The Orphan Daughter has at its heart a fantastic heroine readers will root for and a cast of brilliantly nuanced characters it is impossible not to care about. Written straight from the heart, The Orphan Daughter is a must-read for saga fans everywhere!’ - Reader Review ‘A really heart warming read for the winter months. Lovely characters, richly drawn and well rounded.’ - Reader Review ‘From the first page I was hooked. I’ve loved reading this fabulous story.’ - Reader Review 'This author knows the Liverpool she writes about; masterly storytelling from a true Mersey Mistress.' Lizzie Lane

The final instalment in the intriguing adventure of Sheila Riley's brilliant and gritty Reckoner's Row series It's all hands on deck on Reckoners Row... Liverpool 1953 January sees the dawn of the Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation year as the mothers of Reckoners Row unite in preparation for the celebration of the new Queen. Meanwhile Evie Kilgaren is dreaming of her summer wedding to Danny Harris, but trouble looms for Skinner & Sons with a new rival trying to put them out of business, but no-one knows why.... Ada Harris is summoned to the bedside of her estranged husband, who, in his dying moment confesses to a deadly secret - he knows who really murdered Evie’s mam Rene all those years ago and the consequences are far reaching. Has an innocent man been jailed and is there still a murderer walking carefree? Will Evie get the happy-ever-after she so longs for with Danny? And will The Mersey Mothers unite and still be friends? Perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court. If you love Sheila's Reckoners Row series, you'll love Beamer Street and the Dockside Saga series Praise for Sheila Riley: 'Sheila Riley's story had me reading it all at once! I couldn't put it down. Her description of the characters was so vivid in my mind and imagining the area of the docks and canal was so real.'- Reader Review 'Read the first book now the second book just fantastic . Can't wait to read the next book about Reckoner's Row' - Reader Review 'Top book. The books twists and turns kept me occupied I loved it waiting to reading the next one thank you for such a good book happy endings are the best' - Reader Review ‘A fast paced story-line and believable characters set against the background of a war-battered city still struggling against austerity, rationing, the black market and poverty added to the authenticity of what I am sure will be the beginning of a successful series’ - Lyn Andrews 'Great read. Thoroughly enjoyed this book had me hooked since the first chapter can't wait to read the next one and follow evie and her family's life' - Reader Review ‘An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story about a brave young girl fighting against injustice. Loved it and look forward to her next book.’ - Cathy Sharp ‘Oh what a wonderful story this is. I enjoyed every bit of Evies story suffering lots of traumas and struggles in her life. This book will definitely keep you reading on chapter after chapter I really enjoyed it, and looking forward to more from this author. A beautiful family saga.’ - Reader Review ‘Excellent story with characters that pull at your heartstrings.’ - Reader Review ‘Powerful, emotional and intense, The Orphan Daughter has at its heart a fantastic heroine readers will root for and a cast of brilliantly nuanced characters it is impossible not to care about. Written straight from the heart, The Orphan Daughter is a must-read for saga fans everywhere!’ - Reader Review ‘A really heart warming read for the winter months. Lovely characters, richly drawn and well rounded.’ - Reader Review ‘From the first page I was hooked. I’ve loved reading this fabulous story.’ - Reader Review 'This author knows the Liverpool she writes about; masterly storytelling from a true Mersey Mistress.' Lizzie Lane