Granted access to the research undertaken for the RTE/BBC television series Endgame in Ireland, the authors of this book reveal the inside story of the Northern Irish peace process from 1981. The book recounts the secret meetings and clandestine negotiations that took place as all parties struggled to overcome centuries of distrust. It tells the story through the words of the key people involved - many of whom have never talked on the record. As well as the material from the series, the authors have included extra material to add their personal insight gained through their long experience reporting on the conflict.