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The Gangbuster
- To Catch a Gangster, You Have to Live Like One
- Narrated by: Peter Bleksley
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
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'Four million quid. There it was, inches away from me on a hotel table. Not in conventional currency, but in the world's deadliest commodity. Heroin.'
As part of Scotland Yard's undercover team, it was Peter Bleksley's job to infiltrate some of the capital's most dangerous gangs and bring them down. For ten years, he went deeper into the criminal underworld than any cop had before him.
Meeting with dealers, gangland leaders and members of the IRA and the Mafia, he lived the life of the Great Pretender, constantly changing his identity to ensure his cover was never blown. Whilst undeniably thrilling work at times, it came at a heavy price. The more successful he was at bringing criminals to justice, the longer the list of those who wanted revenge became. Even now, Peter looks over his shoulder in case someone should wish to act on an old threat.
In The Gangbuster, Bleksley draws us into the world of drugs, violence and covert operations he inhabited for so long in the pursuit of justice. Now a renowned policing and crime expert seen on the BBC and as the Chief on Channel 4's Hunted, Peter Bleksley reputation still precedes him the world over.
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- nigel screen
- 08-12-22
Decent listen but he doesn't half rate himself
Good book but this guy certainly doesn't lack self confidence , at times it appears he single handedly defeated the whole of organized crime in the uk.
Worth a listen to , especially the bits about his girl friend and her dodgy brother
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- Stephanie McMahon
- 07-01-23
Brilliant!
Loved this book. Laughed out loud a few times as well! Thought provoking and great the author narrated it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-12-22
Fantastic
I’ve read this book years ago, the audiobook is well read and reminded me of how much I enjoyed the book the first time round.
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- Daniel Bowler
- 18-05-23
Binged in 2/3 days. Excellent in every way
It’s a must pickup for those even mildly interested in the topic area. The authors style + humour and the easy to listen narration makes this the type of audiobook you won’t want to put down.
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- martinlangan
- 07-03-23
The Gangbuster
A fab book enjoyed every second of it
It’s well written by what must be the ‘Del boy’ of Old Scotland Yard.
Full of great tales of policing derring do
Recommended
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- Hazel K Larkin
- 27-12-23
Life as an Undercover Copper
A series of anecdotes stitched together and read by the author. It rolls along, providing no great insight, shocks, or information. No great literary feat, it's an easy background listen.
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- jeff giles
- 18-08-23
Could’ve been better . . . . .
What could have been a decent story was spoilt by Bleksley’s arrogance and total lack of humility/modesty.
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- Kindle Customer
- 05-05-23
Fabulous book.The Gangbuster
One of the best books I have listened to, great book can't wait to listen to more.
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- Mike
- 22-03-23
Really good listen
Such an interesting book that recounts a very in-depth look at the authors career.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-04-24
A good listen
So interesting to hear the background of a dedicated former undercover police officer in the pursuit of justice. A real eye opener to the dangers and stresses of such a type of policing
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