CRIME LORDS

Softcover. The author dissects the murky depths of Ireland's criminal underworld. It is a chilling expose of organised crime's most dangerous godfathers and their rackets in Ireland today. The author investigates the secret worlds of brutal gangsters like Martin "The Viper" Foley, Joe "Cotton Eye" Delaney and John "The Colonel" Cunningham. The book uncovers the truth about the INLA's involvement in drugs, protection rackets and murder. It follows the trail of Europe's most wanted drug trafficker, Mickey "The Pimpernel" Green, and reveals the horrifying stories behind some of the most savage gangland murders of 'recent' years. Feuding has brought chaos and murder to the streets of Limerick City and a new breed of ruthless young criminals, epitomised by The Westies gang in Dublin, reinforce the terrifying fact that the gangsters are here to stay. Illus. 326pp. trade size softcover. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. F. with no creasing to covers.