A Gripping, Intelligent Thriller
Dirty Money is a great thriller that pulls back the curtain on the dark underbelly of London’s elite—where power, corruption, and oligarch money intertwine with disturbing ease. Charlotte Philby crafts a razor-sharp, timely narrative that feels both utterly gripping and frighteningly plausible.
The dual perspectives of Ramona Chang, a former journalist-turned-private investigator, and Madeleine Farrow, a determined government agent, make for a dynamic and compelling read. Both women are strong, complex, and refreshingly believable, navigating a web of deception, danger, and institutional resistance. Their intersecting investigations—one into a high-end escort service, the other into global financial corruption—are brilliantly woven together, building to a tense and rewarding conclusion.
Philby’s writing is crisp and immersive, painting a vivid picture of a London tainted by dirty money and those who enable it. The pacing is excellent, balancing intrigue, action, and character depth in a way that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The ending lands with impact, leaving enough threads open to make readers hungry for more.
For fans of intelligent, fast-paced thrillers with a social conscience, Dirty Money is a must-read. I hope there is a follow up!