The General

Godfather of Crime

(Author) Paul Williams
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The extraordinary life and crimes of Martin Cahill, gangster, criminal mastermind, MOST WANTED MAN In a twenty-year career marked by obsessive secrecy, brutality and meticulous planning, Cahill netted over £40 million. He was untouchable - until a bullet from an IRA hitman ended it all. The General tells the inside story of The Beit robbery - one of the world's biggest art heists The attempted assassination of a top forensic scientist The O'Connor Jewellers robbery, netting £3m The tyre-slashing and intimidation The crucifixion of a suspected 'grass' The millions still missing The book reveals Cahill's bizarre personality and the activities of the Tango Squad, the special police unit which targetted him with tactics used on the infamous Kray Gang. Now a major film from John Boorman starring Brendan Gleeson and John Voight.

Information
Publisher:
O'Brien Press Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
268
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780862784331
Publish year:
1996
Publish date:
Nov. 1, 1996

Paul Williams

Paul Williams was an American songwriter and author, best known for his iconic songwriting contributions to the 70s music scene. His poetic lyrics and emotional depth captivated audiences, earning him a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Williams' work continues to inspire and influence artists across genres.

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