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The Godfather of British Crime

By: Freddie Foreman
Narrated by: Nick Reynolds
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To Britain's criminal underworld, Freddie Foreman is the Godfather. Held responsible for the gangland killings of Ginger Marks and Frank 'The Mad Axeman' Mitchell, he was the punisher to those who broke the underworld's strict code of conduct.

Foreman's dramatic kidnap and arrest for Britain's biggest cash robbery made headlines around the world, yet this daring raid was just the peak of the safe-blowing, bank-robbing career that spanned decades. His story is a fascinating, yet chilling account of life as a freelance enforcer for the Kray twins, and as London's most feared gangster.

Bloodshed aside, Freddie's often humorous stories reveal a caring man who believes that violence is a last resort and who always treated people with respect. Revealed in these pages are the amazing details of the heists, the double crossings, the shoot-outs and the betrayals that accompanied life as a career criminal when the streets were controlled by fear. Exposed are the audacious plans behind the century's most famous crimes, the damning evidence of police corruption and the eye-opening events that gave Freddie this most revered reputation.

Narrated for you by his own godson, Nick Reynolds.

©2009 Freddie Foreman (P)2023 Bonnier Books UK Organized Crime True Crime Witty Thought-Provoking Robbery

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Thoroughly enjoyed this one, well narrated . Lots of good stories. If you like this genre , go for it.

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Great detail and story and Nicks voice was perfect for it.
Listened to many similar and books and this is in my top 5

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Nick Reynolds is a brilliant narrator. He has the perfect voice for covering the London Crime era..an excellent book

What a life....Fred Foreman

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A gritty insight into “old school” crime which, although still criminal has some form of function and respect amongst police and community

Kind criminality

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This was the best book I have listened to in ages. Could happily listen to it over and again.

Totally brilliant

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An interesting insight into the world of gangs in the mid to late twentieth century. Many familiar names were cited in different contexts but this was more of a series of anecdotes than a flowing read. Nevertheless, the reader will feel uneasy hearing the tales of vengeance and criminality - a world which most people are completely unfamiliar with and unaware of. Quite disconcerting stuff and a recommended read!

Gritty insight into early gang crime

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What a fantastic listen and boy did you have some fantastic stories , and lived live life to the full ,good luck to you and enjoy your retirement 

The Goodfather

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loved every minute of this couldnt belive how easy it was to switch this on and listen for hours at work

great listen

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It was a decent story but maybe a little long in areas. He knew so many people it was tough keeping up with who was who.

Good story

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Wasn’t gonna bother with this book but gave it a go cause the Reynolds lad is a good narrator.
Anyway glad I gave it a listen as it was a decent book

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