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The Buyer
- The Making and Breaking of an Undercover Detective
- Narrated by: Liam Thomas
- Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
The real Line of Duty.
'The first rule of covert surveillance is never disturb the environment. To be an undercover officer, you must watch and wait. Before that, though, is the question of identity. Embarking on a covert operation you first must decide who you are. Who will you be today?'
Liam Thomas was an officer in the Met for over a decade, many of those years spent deep at the heart of Britain's most dangerous criminal enterprises in the murky world of undercover surveillance. Before him, his father had also been a police officer, a pillar of their small community.
Fighting corruption was Liam's life. But the murky world of undercover work teaches him that justice is far from black and white - and a family secret reveals that corruption is closer to home than he had ever expected. The revelations push him to the edge of his sanity - and then he discovers that his bosses are investigating him...
A thrilling memoir of a life lived amongst a world of corruption, justice and questionable loyalties, this book tells the real story of the police's line of duty.
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- cc
- 25-07-23
Great story but feel for the author
I loved this story and couldn't wait to listen to it, highly recommended to all, the met should be ashamed for what they put him through but sadly it is damming of what is every increasing in Britain a story of am alright Jack and people not doing the correct thing.
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- Emma Grain
- 18-03-24
Unbelievably gripping and well written.
I loved the drama and the brutal honesty about Liams thoughts, his life experiences and his personal family history. It left me wanting to learn more throughout. Amazing.
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- big john
- 26-02-24
an excellent listen. a varied mix of emotions
really didn't expect as I drove around my home town making deliveries ,that the story would take me to that very same town.
A true and raw account of what modern day policing entails with its range of politicing officers.
As someone who grew up in the same town and also works in a similar profession I found it rather profound.
thanks for all you did.
R.I.P to bud/Paul.
hope you win you're battle Liam.
Good luck for the future
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- Chris J Gregory
- 25-07-23
Gripping from end to end, and told with true character.
A genuine and engaging account of Liams time with the MET. Read by Liam with such character and emotion. Listened over a period of 3 or 4 weeks, but I was picked right back up and thrust into the story as though it was yesterday. A sensational read, and i cannot wait for the next…?
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- Jackie Haywood
- 02-05-23
Alarmingly Interesting
This book really is alarming in its insight into the police force. Quite apt at the moment with all the revelations of the Met.
I look forward to reading more of Liam’s books and watching his films.
If you’re interested in the truth then this is the book for you.
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- seymour51
- 01-05-23
An excellent read, unputdownable.
A hugely enjoyable and captivating book. Brilliantly read by the author. A searing insight into the police service and its culture, The author’s experience ably sets the context for recent events involving the Met and the culture of the police force. Very thought provoking.
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- Heather Thompson
- 03-07-23
A brilliant listen
Finished it in a couple of days. Such a riveting story. Liam’s voice was just perfect to tell this (his) story.
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- snoopy
- 01-09-23
What an enthralling read
Superbly read by the author and a fascinating tale of betrayal and corruption of an honest hardworking detective. Anyone who has served will recognise the character types. Can’t praise if enough. Best wishes to the author for a healthy, happy future.
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- EB
- 01-06-23
A surprising, thought provoking and alarming book
A thought provoking and alarming book, particularly on the personal and professional demands of policing, very well narrated by the author.
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- Gizza Job
- 15-05-23
Amazing
Was blown away by the writing and the audio performance from Liam Thomas. Highly recommended
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