Undercover
Published on 9. March 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-78475-344-3 (ISBN)
Description
A compelling true story of the reality of undercover police work
For over 20 years, Joe Carter has worked for the police as an undercover cop. Travelling the globe on different passports, fraternising with thieves and international drugs and arms dealers, working alongside dangerous criminals, Carter always knew his life would come crashing down around him at any point.
His story is a gripping account of the secret, solitary work of an undercover officer and the many 'sticky' situations he found himself in, as well as the moving confession of the difficulty in reconciling his two identities with his family life.
This book explores the resilience needed to lead a double life, the thrilling challenge of working with the biggest criminals in Britain, and maintaining a sense of justice through the many adventures he encounters.
For over 20 years, Joe Carter has worked for the police as an undercover cop. Travelling the globe on different passports, fraternising with thieves and international drugs and arms dealers, working alongside dangerous criminals, Carter always knew his life would come crashing down around him at any point.
His story is a gripping account of the secret, solitary work of an undercover officer and the many 'sticky' situations he found himself in, as well as the moving confession of the difficulty in reconciling his two identities with his family life.
This book explores the resilience needed to lead a double life, the thrilling challenge of working with the biggest criminals in Britain, and maintaining a sense of justice through the many adventures he encounters.
Reviews / Votes
This is the best expose of life as a British Undercover ever written. Joe Carter is a 'friend of ours'. * Joe Pistone AKA Donnie Brasco, FBI's most famous UC. * Undercover plays out like the best type of British crime novel and it's easy to believe that these are made up characters in a make believe plot - not because it doesn't seem plausible, but because it moves with the speed and excitement of a piece of fiction... I breezed through Undercover in a single day, it was that gripping. * Culture Fly * a fascinating look at the darker side of British policing * Crime Review * He writes candidly * Eastern Daily Press *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cornerstone
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
248 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78475-344-3 (9781784753443)
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Person
Joe Carter is a pseudonym of the longest-serving undercover police officer. This is his first book.