True crime Books
The History Press Ltd The Freshwater Five
Book SynopsisThe shocking true story of five fishermen sentenced to 104 years for a crime they didn’t commit
£10.44
The History Press Ltd Rivals of the Ripper
Book SynopsisThe ghoulish handiwork of nineteenth-century London - the rivals of the Ripper.Trade ReviewSparkles with new research and exciting discoveries. A tour de force. -- Richard Whittington-Egan
£14.24
Little, Brown Book Group Bloggs 19 The Story of the Essex Range Rover
Book Synopsis''Protected Witness Unit (PWU): Designed to hold prisoners who are giving evidence or assistance to the police in cases of serious crime. All inmates are known to staff simply as ''Bloggs'', followed by a number...''In December 1995, the bodies of three men were discovered in a Range Rover in a quiet country lane in the Essex village of Rettendon. All three were well-known villains. Each been blasted in the head with a shotgun at point-blank range. The search for the killers had almost ground to a halt when tensions within the gang involved boiled over and one member decided to break ranks. At first his story seemed too incredible to be believed, but as the evidence to support his version of events began to mount up, the motives behind the brutal murders became clear. The plot eventually uncovered involved everything from Irish terror groups and European smuggling rings to prostitution and police corruption. Tony Thompson, crime correspondent of the OBSERVTrade ReviewAs Crime Correspondant of the OBSERVER, he has precisely the kind of cool command of his facts that makes this the best kind of true crime writing. * CRIME TIME *An extraordinary insight into criminal society. * OBSERVER *
£11.39
Little, Brown Book Group A Rage To Kill
Book SynopsisAcclaimed for her ''devastatingly accurate insight'' (The New York Times Book Review) into the criminal mind, Ann Rule has chronicled the most fascinating cases of our time in her bestselling Crime Files series. For this sixth stunning collection, Rule has culled from her private files the most-asked about homicide-cases - riveting accounts of seemingly normal men and women who are compelled by a murderous rage to suddenly lash out at innocent victims. Torn from the headlines, here is the shocking case of a Seattle city bus ride that turned to mayhem and murder at the hands of a gunman. While the scene unfolds as in a terrifying movie, Rule answers the haunting question ''how could this happen?'' and expertly constructs the unseen chain of events that resulted in an explosive and shattering tragedy. Included here are nine other sensational cases that illuminate Rule''s uniquely authoritative view of the human psyche gone tempora
£10.99
Little, Brown Book Group Hunting Evil Inside the Ipswich Serial Murders
Book Synopsis* The definitive account of a national tragedy: by the journalist who broke the story and the UK's 'Number One Expert on Serial Killing' - with full details of the January 08 trial
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group The Lost British Serial Killer
Book SynopsisThe definitive and explosive account of a harrowing murder case that has shocked BritainPeter Tobin was already serving a life sentence for murder when he was charged with the murder of two young women - Vicky Hamilton and Dina McNichol, in November 2007. Both girls went missing in 1991. Their bodies were discovered by police in 50 Irvine Drive, Margate - where Tobin once lived. In their new true crime investigation, Paul Harrison and Professor David Wilson examine this shocking case, including full details of Tobin''s trial. But perhaps even more importantly, they look into other similar cases around the country. With developments in DNA testing, the police are coming closer and closer to solving a range of terrible and high profile murders. There have been at least five major arrests in recent months, with further arrests sure to follow.Harrison and Wilson investigate these cases, and ask how new DNA tests will change police inv
£11.39
Little, Brown Book Group Bitter Harvest A Womans Fury A Mothers Sacrifice
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling true crime author comes the mesmerising true story of Debora Green, a beautiful, wealthy, successful doctor and mother of three whose murderous rage and jealousy brings death and destruction to her family. With direct access to all the principles including Green, the prosecutor, detectives and arson investigators Ann Rule gives us a horrifying portrait of a woman who had it all and lost it.BITTER HARVEST is the chronicle of a tragedy in the heartland of America, the true story of the disintegration of a marriage and its horrifying consequences. As in her earlier books, Ann Rule takes the reader deep into the psyche of a killer whose behaviour, so twisted and so evil, defies belief. Her book is also the story of the tireless and skilful investigators, forensic scientists and prosecutors who finally brought that killer to justice. Gripping, powerful, and ultimately terrifying, BITTER HARVEST is a vivid re-creatioTrade ReviewNo writer in America has ever probed the dark heart of a killer so deeply. - Edna BuchananA tour de force from America's best true-crime writer...impossible to put down - KIRKUS REVIEWS (Starred)
£12.34
Little, Brown Book Group A Plot to Kill
Book SynopsisDavid Wilson uncovers the truth behind Peter Farquhar's murder, and the psychopath who almost got away with it.Trade Review'A real-life Midsomer Murder ... it's chilling, but [David Wilson's] explanation of how a psychopath thinks is masterly' * The Times *
£999.99
Little, Brown Book Group East End Gangland
Book Synopsis''A fascinating look behind closed lock-up doors''Evening StandardEast End Gangland is a true crime classic, now updated and expanded. Bestselling author James Morton tracks the changing face of the East End from the 1870s to now, through opium dens and racecourse gangs, crime on the docks and organised prostitution to the major players of today.The East End has always held a malign fascination for the general public. East End Gangland looks at this phenomenon from the days of the unsolved murders committed by Jack the Ripper to the 1960s when the Kray Twins held the reins of the Underworld, to the present and how the structure of crimes and criminal gangs has changed. ''The tales are told with a flourish in a fascinating, useful and lively history''The Times
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Crime and Punishment Shrewsbury
Book SynopsisThis light-hearted yet well-researched exploration of punishments given to criminals in Shrewsbury over the centuries features tales of criminals and their misdeeds from the Romans to the last execution to take place in Shrewsbury in 1960. The informative account also explains how different devices, such as the stocks, pillory, ducking stool, brank, guillotine and whipping post were used. Stories of Shrewsbury''s criminals such as Thomas Hughes who was whipped for stealing a turkey, Squire Smallman who was hanged in 1829 and Josiah Mister who was executed for attacking the wrong man, are bound to captivate anyone interested in Shrewsbury''s more shadowy history.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Murder Crime Lincoln
Book SynopsisThe historic city of Lincoln has a history going back to the Romans and a catalogue of crimes to match it. John Haig, the acid-bath murderer, was born in nearby Stamford and was imprisoned in Lincoln where he experimented on small animals to perfect his acid-bath techniques. The city also has its share of women who drowned unwanted babies in the nearby River Witham, and husbands who beat their wives to death. Then there is the poacher who shot and killed a gamekeeper in the woods near Lincoln, and the borstal boy who took a shine to the matron but battered her to death with a chair when she rebuked his advances. Combining meticulous research with evocative photography, the author provides a feast of crime to haunt the imagination of any reader interested in criminal and local history.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Norfolk Villains
Book SynopsisDiscover the darker side of Norfolk with this remarkable collection of true-life crimes from across the county.Drawing on a wide variety of historical sources and containing many cases which have never before been published, Norfolk Villains will fascinate everyone interested in true crime and the history of Norfolk.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Yorkshire Villains
Book SynopsisDiscover the darker side of Yorkshire with this remarkable collection of true-life crimes from across the county. Featuring tales of highwaymen, cut throats, poachers, poisoners, thieves and murderers, all factions of the criminal underworld are included in this macabre selection of tales. Drawing on a wide variety of historical sources and containing many cases which have never before been published, Yorkshire Villains will fascinate everyone interested in true crime and the history of Yorkshire.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Lincolnshire Villains
Book SynopsisIn the past, the east shore of Lincolnshire’s long coastline was well adapted for smuggling and the rural quality of the county aided the transport and hiding of contraband goods.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Murder and Crime Leeds
Book SynopsisDiscover the darker side of Leeds with this remarkable collection of true-life crimes from across the city.Drawing on a wide variety of historical sources and containing many cases which have never before been published, Leeds: Murder & Crime will fascinate everyone interested in true crime and the history of the city.
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co The Cult Of Violence The Untold Story Of The
Book SynopsisJohn Pearson, author of the bestselling definitive book on the Krays, THE PROFESSION OF VIOLENCE, re-examines the bizarre and frightening story of the Kray twins including new revelations about their criminal past, trial and their extraordinary activities in gaol.John Pearson knows more about the Krays than anyone alive. His book THE PROFESSION OF VIOLENCE was published 28 years ago to huge acclaim and is still in print today in paperback. The Krays film was based on the book and it was Pearson who exposed the Boothby connection in 1994. In 1967, the year before they were arrested, the twins asked Pearson to write their biography. He remained a confidant of the family and the brothers throughout their trial and prison years. Reg was in prison for 33 years although the judge recommended 30 years and was only released when he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer and given weeks to live. Using the trail as the fulcrum for the narrative, Pearson, in this completel
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Orion Publishing Co Bent Coppers The Inside Story of Scotland Yards
Book SynopsisThe inside story of a secret unit that has worked under cover to expose corruption in the Metropolitan Police since the early 1990s. 'If you want a book that is genuinely 'unputdownable' read BENT COPPERS' THE SUNTrade ReviewFew journalists are better qualified to write on the subject of corruption inside the Metropolitan Police than Graeme McLagan. Working with the BBC he has followed the topic for years...It is a very engaging read - the outrageous nature of bent cops' behaviour guarantees that * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *This is a story that deserves to be told - warts and all -- Sir John Stevens * Metropolitan Police Commissioner *If you want a book that is genuinely 'unputdownable' read Bent Coppers -- Johnny Vaughan * THE SUN *
£10.44
Ebury Publishing Handsome Johnny
Book SynopsisLee Server is the author of the best-selling and critically acclaimed biographies Robert Mitchum: Baby, I Don't Care (Faber) and Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing (Bloomsbury). Robert Mitchum was named a Book of the Year by the Los Angeles Times, 'The film biography of the year' by the Sunday Times and Book of the Year by Uncut magazine. A graduate of New York University film school, Server has worked as a screenwriter, documentary maker and journalist.Trade ReviewThe incredible life of Handsome Johnny, a gangster worthy of the movies....Server's biography not only provides a window into Rosselli's life but also contextualizes a time when Hollywood, politics and organized crime were inextricably linked. * The Washington Post *Written in the snappy style of a hardboiled detective novel...an in-depth history of the growth, development and eventual decline of organized crime in America. * The Economist *A definitive rags-to-riches biography... Paced like a fine piece of fiction, this is a handsomely written chronicle of an interesting mob character. * Kirkus Reviews *
£12.34
Ebury Publishing The Missing Cryptoqueen
Book Synopsis''An astonishing read, plunging you into a toxic world of Insta-wealth, betrayal and ruthless ambition... A con that made Theranos look like small fry'' - The Telegraph''The largest financial scam ever'' - Fortune''The story of OneCoin stands out even among the outlandish capers of the cryptocurrency era'' - Wall Street Journal____________________________________________________In 2014, a brilliant Oxford graduate called Dr Ruja Ignatova vowed to revolutionise money. The self-styled Cryptoqueen launched OneCoin, a bold new cryptocurrency that she promised would earn its investors untold fortunes and change the world. But by the end of 2017, with billions of dollars invested from every country on earth, Ruja Ignatova had disappeared - along with the money.The Missing Cryptoqueen tells the outrageous true story of the world''s most wanted woman and the author''s five-year hunt for the truth. It is a mTrade ReviewThe Missing Cryptoqueen investigates a con that made Theranos look like small fry... The tragic account of how it happened is an astonishing read, plunging you into a toxic world of Insta-wealth, betrayal and ruthless ambition * The Telegraph *A great story and a spectacular con * The Spectator *Outrageously entertaining... populated with the kind of gaudy crooks, ambitious crackpots and tragically hopeful hustlers we'd expect from a Coen brothers comedy. One can only hope this shocking, compulsively readable story serves as a cautionary tale * Irish Times *A story of a very modern scam full of intrigue * The i *A gripping read. Jamie Bartlett races through this compelling tale of corruption, ambition and intrigue * Irish Independent *
£11.69
Headline Publishing Group The Last Word
Book SynopsisEddie Richardson was for many years a dominant figure in Britain''s criminal underworld. He was at the top of his game at a time when he who packed the biggest punch survived. In his revealing autobiography, he explains how he and his family rose to gangland prominence, how his dodgy deals brought him to the attention of the police, how he became a living legend and how he almost lost it all. For the first time, he talks frankly about his rivalry with the Krays, the family feuds that ironically brought him into greatest danger, being in prison and the celebrities, toffs and coppers who shared his life of crime and violence. With brutal honesty, he describes the motivations behind his lifestyle and explains why, for him, it was only ever a question of survival. He reveals that despite the hard-man, tough-guy image, his biggest weakness was putting the safety of others before his own.Eddie Richardson tells the gripping story of his life in the same gritty way in which he has l
£10.79
Tuttle Publishing Krav Maga Extreme Survival
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£6.99
Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. No Human Contact
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£21.24
Monday Books Wasting Police Time
Book SynopsisWasting Police Time is a hilarious, yet shocking picture of life in a modern British town, where teenage yobs terrorise the elderly, drunken couples brawl in fron of their children and muggers roam free. Copperfield is also the author of Copperblog, his award-winning online diary acclaimed by The Guardian, Sunday Times and The Daily Telegraph.
£8.54
Rosey Publishing The Donna Gentile Story
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£28.50
Inprint Books Who Killed Martin Luther King
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£27.89
Routledge Israeli National Intelligence Culture
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£40.84
Pan Macmillan What Lies Beneath
Book SynopsisPeter Faulding is a world-leading confined space rescue and forensic search specialist. He has pioneered the use of side-scan sonar in forensic searches for missing persons underwater in the UK and is a world leader in underwater search techniques. He has assisted in the search in many cold cases and has located human remains and evidence that had gone undetected for years, in some of the most remote locations on land and underwater. Peter is a qualified commercial diver, helicopter and fixed-wing pilot, and holds both a UK and United States FAA pilot's licence. What Lies Beneath is his first book.Trade ReviewFrom cold cases and serial killers to the death of a spy, Peter's true life story is as gripping as the finest thriller -- Peter James, author of the Roy Grace series
£17.09
Pan Macmillan The Hard Sell
Book Synopsis'A tour de force' – Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Empire of Pain From the doctor's office to the opioid crisis, The Hard Sell is the story of a pharmaceutical company that got Americans hooked on fentanyl – and how it was finally held to account. Now a Netflix Original Movie, Pain Hustlers, starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans.In the early 2000s, John Kapoor had already amassed a small fortune in pharmaceuticals when he founded Insys Therapeutics. A boom time for painkillers, he had developed a novel formulation of fentanyl, the most potent opioid on the market.Kapoor, a brilliant scientist with relentless business instincts, was eager to make the most of his innovation. But there was a problem: the drug was approved only for cancer patients in dire condition. So he recruited an avaricious team, who employed a variety of deceptive techniques, from falsifying patient records to deceiving insurance companiesTrade Review'This is that rare story of the opioid crisis in which the bad guys face a genuine reckoning. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. A tour de force.' -- Patrick Radden Keefe'A fast-paced and maddening account . . . What’s most surprising and powerful about The Hard Sell is not one company’s criminality . . . as much as how institutionalized these practices were across the modern drug industry.' * New York Times Book Review *A pacey crime caper set against the backdrop of the opioid crisis . . . When I tell you that reading “The Hard Sell” is like watching a Scorsese film, you will assume I am exaggerating. Pick it up and tell me I’m wrong * The New York Times *Vivid . . . [An] insightful account of how a company that went public in the most successful IPO of 2013 soon ended up a poster child for corporate greed * The Boston Globe *Does the world really need another book about the opioid crisis? . . . The Hard Sell by Evan Hughes proves a worthy addition to the collection. * The Washington Post *A richly reported, mesmerizing tale, and a devastating indictment of our broken pharmaceutical industry. Everyone should read this book. -- Sheelah Kolhatkar, author of Black EdgeWhen you’re running a pharma startup, how does the obvious wrong thing to do become the thing you do anyway? The Hard Sell, fascinating in the fashion of a slow-moving train wreck, is a study of corruption -- Ted Conover, author of Newjack
£10.44
Austin Macauley Publishers Addiscombe Murderers 17492021
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Going Underground
Book SynopsisIn the heart of London, where the whispers of wealth and power echo through the cobblestone streets, a daring plan unfolds to pull off the ultimate heist: stealing from the prestigious Bank of England without plunging the nation into chaos. Going Underground is a gripping crime thriller that brings together an unlikely band of criminals for a high-stakes robbery that could change their lives forever. Tommy, a retired criminal seeking one last score to fund his luxurious lifestyle, enlists his son Terry, who yearns to surpass his father's legendary status. Together, they assemble a team including Jack, a fearless rooftop burglar,, Keith the Quiff, a well-connected facilitator with a penchant for vintage style, tech-savvy Veronica, and quiet and determined insider Jane. As their intricate plan unfolds, tensions rise, and the stakes grow higher with each passing moment. Will this eclectic crew of thieves pull off the impossible, or will their ambitions lead them to ruin?
£13.49
Amberley Publishing Monmouthshire Murders Misdemeanours
Book SynopsisA chilling collection of true crime stories from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries in Monmouthshire.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bristol Danger Death and Dark Deeds
Book SynopsisA chilling collection of true crime stories from Bristol during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.Trade Review'This compelling collection presents a fascinating insight into the criminal and social history of the city.' -- West Country Life
£14.39
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Hunt for the Silver Killer
Book SynopsisA remarkable investigation into the story of an undetected serial killer operating in the north west of EnglandTrade Review'A truly astonishing murder mystery - this is proper journalism' -- Jeremy Clarkson'A book set to become a classic of the true crime genre. This is a page-turning thriller I couldn't put down.' -- Sophy Ridge'A shocking and thoroughly engaging work more terrifying than any horror story. An I’ll Be Gone In The Dark for the north west of England.' -- Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal and The Twyford Code'The Hunt for the Silver Killer is a gripping and haunting account, all the more so because of its unanswered questions. A serial killer at large is one thing - but a serial killer clever enough never to have been caught is another order of scary.' -- Christopher Hart * Sunday Times *'Astonishingly good, a true story that grips like the very best thriller - I defy anyone to put this down' -- Peter James'When the suburban dream becomes the suburban nightmare. Shocking and powerful in equal measure. Investigative journalism at its finest.' -- Nazir Afzal, author of The Prosecutor'This is a skilful telling of a gripping true story about the investigation and detection of murder. Readers will be captivated, as I was, by the determined quest of one remarkable woman - risking her reputation and career to try and prove the presence of a serial killer among us.' -- David James Smith, author of The Sleep of Reason'An extraordinary true crime story, written by a Sunday Times journalist, that reveals a string of deaths in the northwest and the as yet unidentified serial killer who may be responsible for them.' * Sunday Times Summer Reading *
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Orion Publishing Co Supper with the Crippens
Book SynopsisEdwardian London in 1910, the notorious tale of Dr Crippen and Ethel Le Neve re-investigated by a prizewinning journalist.''The definitive account of a crime which still intrigues, and to an extent baffles, aficionados of murder'' P D JamesAt a time when Edwardian Britain seemed a golden place, basking in its imperial glory, Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen and his wife Belle lived among the suburban villas of North London, renting a house at 39 Hilldrop Crescent. After supper on 31 January 1910, their friends went home and Crippen killed Belle with poison, dismembered her body and buried some of her remains beneath the brick floor of the coal cellar. Crippen never admitted killing his wife and took the secrets of the crime with him when he was hanged, following his conviction for murder.It is assumed that Crippen killed for the love of his mistress, Ethel le Neve. They began living together as man and wife, but under intense suspicion they fled disguised asTrade ReviewDavid James Smith, a journalist, has been meticulous in his research and this book is likely to remain the definitive account of a crime which still intrigues, and to an extent baffles, aficionados of murder -- P D James * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Smith gives a superb psychological insight into a man who was thought to be inscrutable and inexpressive ... Smith's impartial journalistic eye gives a balanced account of the events, untouched by the hyperbole so prevalent in many contemporary accounts * THE HERALD *Fascinating retelling of the gruesome suburban murder that became the media sensation of 1910 * SUNDAY TIMES *
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Convicting the Yorkshire Ripper
Book SynopsisThe first book ever to be written on the complete trial of the Yorkshire Ripper.
£18.70
Wharncliffe The Brave Blue Line
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Jack the Ripper The Policeman
Book SynopsisThis book contains the complete reason Jack the Ripper came to be. It sheds new light on the mystery of the killer.
£17.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper
Book SynopsisThis is the real story of the terrifying murders that tore families and communities apart. The author separates fact from fiction, looking for the truth behind the myth.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Crime and Corruption at the Yard
Book SynopsisCrime and Corruption at The Yard is a gripping, shocking and instructive insiders account of sharp end police work.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Broadmoor Inmates
Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at criminals from all parts of the country, who, for whatever reason, ended their lives in Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum.
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Britains Most Prolific Burglar
Book SynopsisHarry Edward Vickers, aka Flannelfoot, was possibly Britain's most successful ever burglar. Not financially - he stole cash and low-value items (even, bizarrely, false teeth!). The success was in his hundreds of burglaries spread over many years without being caught. The lives of career criminals are invariably dotted with prison sentences, but thanks to his caution and cunning, Flannelfoot operated night after night, year after year with an impunity which embarrassed the police.In the twenties and thirties, Londers were deserting the overcrowded capital for the burgeoning suburbs of Metroland'. Flannelfoot was equally attracted to these areas, and one of his hallmarks was to steal a bicycle at the scene of his last break-in of the night and cycle to the nearest tube station.Burglars and burglaries are never glamorous, but one reason why the Flannelfoot saga engendered fascination more than fear is that he was never confrontational, never violent, and in fact so stealthy that few ever
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Pen & Sword Books The Murders of Annie Hearn
Book SynopsisIn the quaint seaside town of Bude, Cornwall, a seemingly innocent afternoon tea in 1930 unravels into a sinister tale of arsenic poisoning and mysterious disappearances. When one of the three tea companions succumbs to the deadly toxin, suspicions arose, and the plot thickens as Annie Hearn, one of the remaining survivors, vanished without a trace. As the press dug into Annie's enigmatic past, unsettling stories emerged. In the backdrop of this gripping mystery, doctors grow wary of a peculiar patternmultiple deaths within the same house, all linked by the insidious presence of arsenic. This book delves into the heart of the investigation, unraveling the intricate web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. Who committed these heinous crimes, and why? The answers lie shrouded in the secrets of a Cornish village, in this case that was later adapted by the legendary Agatha Christie in her Hercule Poirot novel, Sad Cypress. Prepare for a journey through the dark alleys of a bygone era, where
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Criminal Classes
Book SynopsisWe explore why the idea of the criminal class came into being. Starting with garrotters lurking in dark Victorian alleyways, the fiend Jack the Ripper stalking London's streets to the menace of violent gangs, the Scuttlers', Peaky Blinders, and Liverpool's High Rip, all the way through to 1970s joyriders, 1990s ravers, and the modern drug trade that brings guns and knives to our streets. It describes the actions taken to control the hard-core group increasingly harsh punishments, executions, floggings, long prison sentences and the ways that society learns about crime, dangerous areas, and the people who habitually offend against society. How do we know what dangers apparently lurk in the inner cities? What part did the newspapers, authors and social investigators play in sensationalising some crimes, and were they right to do so? The book compares real-life criminals (and their lives) with fictional accounts, such as the Artful Dodger, Pinkie in Brighton Rock, and the scenes that soc
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Blackout Murders
Book SynopsisNeil Storey's research sheds new light on wartime homicides and reveals a compelling case to finally identify the Colne Strangler after 80 years of the Lancashire murder remaining unsolved.
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd British Gangs
Book Synopsis_British Gangs_ covers the first fifty years of the twentieth century, a time of upheaval and war during which the public came to fear groups of young men. Much of this fear was whipped up by an expanding newspaper industry trying to increase sales with alarming and salacious stories. The book finds that the gangs were not as big a menace as the public were led to believe, but their activities are no less thrilling or important in the present day. This is a gripping account of one aspect of working class life. It covers the better-known gangsters of the time such as the McDonalds, Sabinis and Cortesis, Alf Solomon and Billy Kimber, but also, as a result of days spent in newspaper archives, uncovers many stories as they were reported at the time. Car and bus chases, gun battles, shoplifting, violent activity at sporting events, simple street con artists and more are all included in this trove of gang stories, most of which have been forgotten. The book covers many lesser-known incid
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Kennedy Assassinations
Book SynopsisDetails the full story of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas on 22 November 1963.
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Moors Murderers
Book SynopsisMeticulously researched by C.G.C. Cook, The Moors Murderers gives readers a rare and fascinating look into the lives of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley often referred to as the most evil couple in British history. After a torture and killing spree that lasted two years and left five innocent children dead, many aspects of their lives have been kept hidden from the public. Cook's new release changes that making unseen photographs, letters and accounts public for the first time. In the mid 1960s, the serenity of Saddleworth Moor was forever interrupted, even if people didn't yet know it, as the area became a grave for the innocent child victims of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. The couple's vile torture and killings have shaken up British history ever since, with the couple often considered two of the most evil people to have lived. However, the public still have many questions about who they were and how their dysfunctional relationship operated. In this book, many artefacts become public for the first time, including photographs from Ian Brady's Tartan album', police interviews and witness statements, which shed vital new light on Brady, Hindley and the dangerous cocktail their union became.
£22.37
Hachette Books Ireland Identity
Book Synopsis''A FASCINATING READ'' DR MARIE CASSIDYA PAGE-TURNING DETECTIVE MEMOIR WHICH REVEALS THE FORENSIC METHODS THAT HELPED SOLVE PROMINENT IRISH CRIMES.When a violent incident led young misfit garda John Sweetman into the Garda Technical Bureau with incriminating evidence, he found his true calling.He spent the next 25 years as a detective garda working on the frontline of crime scene investigations - as both a fingerprint expert and, in later years, a forensic handwriting and document expert. His tenacity and natural eye for detail led him to becoming involved in many criminal investigations and high-profile cases.From the brutal murder of Marie Dillon in Finglas in 1998 to the gangland killing of Raymond Salinger in 2003, John was involved in the search for forensic evidence at these and other crime scenes.He later employed his handwriting expertise in examining fraudulence, threatening letters and counterfeit documents, as well as
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