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Villains Dick Kirby

Villains By Dick Kirby

Villains by Dick Kirby


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Summary

Stories once were shared as a result of a quick pint with a snout down the pub, or as a respite during interrogation, when both copper and criminal would stop for a fag. This book introduces reader to the bad, the mad and the dangerous to know, recounted by those who had intimate dealings with, both criminal and copper, from London's underworld.

Villains Summary

Villains by Dick Kirby

Police officers are now no longer encouraged to talk to criminals, and that's a pity.

Wonderful stories once were shared as a result of a quick pint with a snout down the pub, or as a respite during interrogation, when both copper and criminal would stop for a fag.Those were the glory days, where gripping accounts of slashings, fit-ups, dodgy deals, blaggings and petermen would filter through and become folklore. These days such intimacy is frowned upon (and smoking in interrogation cells is of course banned) so it is only here that these stories can be recounted.

In Villains' Tales the reader will be introduced to the bad, the mad and the dangerous to know, recounted in gripping style by those who had intimate dealings with the shady characters, both criminal and copper, from London's underworld, long ago.

All the usual suspects are here - the Krays, the Richardsons, plus a few surprises and several hidden gems. Literally.

Villains Reviews

Dick Kirby lifts the veil to expose a unique crime fighting unit.' * John O'Connor, Former Commander, Flying Squad *
Well written and entertaining * Michael Winner *
A page-turning experience to remember. * Joseph Wambaugh, author of The Choirboys *
Exceptional * Police History Society Newsletter *
It's full of dark humour, tense bursts and standoffs, with lunatics on both sides. * Daily Sport *

About Dick Kirby

Dick Kirby joined the metropolitan police in 1967 and spent over half his service in the flying squad and the serious crimes squad before being medically discharged in 1993.He now lives in Suffolk, where he lives life at a more leisurely pace, writing, reading, and tending to his beautiful garden.

Additional information

GOR001231289
9781845295691
1845295692
Villains by Dick Kirby
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Little, Brown Book Group
2008-02-28
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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