Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 256 pages
- Published by: John Blake March 1, 2008
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1844545180
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1844545186
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Book Dimensions:
7.6 x 5 x 0.9 inches
- Weighs: 6.4 ounces
Product Description
Today's gangsters are a far cry from their earlier counterparts. The godfathers of old were seen by many as a stabilizing influence; their power inspired respect and they kept the underworld in check. Gangs of the 21st century have spread their brutality far and wide. The old crimes of prostitution and extortion are being dropped in favor of multi-million dollar drug deals, bringing gangsters more money and power than ever before. It is a cut-throat industry that is conducted in the shadows and driven solely by profit. Acclaimed true crime author Wensley Clarkson has met many of Britain's richest and most powerful gangs. In this fascinating and gripping account, he provides an extraordinary insight into the dark and glamorous underworld of British organized crime. His investigation leads to the shocking conclusion that crime is perhaps the third largest industry in the UK.
About The Author
Wensley Clarkson is the author of several additional true crime works, including Costa del Crime, Evil Beyond Belief, and Hitman.
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