Bandit Country
Description
Gripping, atmospheric, true-crime noir. Bandit Country takes you on a thrilling journey into the shadowy underworld of England's organized crime. In this atmospheric tale, you are introduced to a cast of characters as diverse as the luxurious nightclubs they frequent: racketeers, gamblers, glamorous women, entrepreneurs, bunny girls, politicians, and policemen. At the heart of the story are the Luvaglio brothers, visionaries who dared to dream of an empire amidst the industrial skylines and bridges of Newcastle.
Unfolding like a cinematic thriller. Bandit Country is more than just a true crime story; it's a meticulously researched and emotionally charged portrayal of a bygone era. It delves deep into the heart of the British gambling boom and the forces that shaped it, with a particular focus on the influence of organized crime and the elusive Mafia empire. For fans of true crime biographies, books about the Mafia, gripping suspense, and noir books, Bandit Country offers a unique and captivating narrative that inspired the British classic gangster film, Get Carter.
Inside:
- Discover the secrets of an empire built on ambition and shattered by betrayal
- Explore the rise of the British gambling industry during the 1960s
- Find the perfect addition to organized crime books for the true crime obsessed
If you love books about true crime such as The Life We Chose, Five Families, or The Best New True Crime Stories, then Bandit Country is for you.
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Jamie Reid is the author of the non-fiction books Doped, the true story of the 1960s racehorse doping gangs which won the 2013 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, Blown, and Monsieur X - which was short listed for the 2018 Daily Telegraph Sports Biography of the year. He is also a journalist and has written for the Guardian, the Independent on Sunday, Private Eye, Money Observer, and the Financial Times colour supplement How To Spend It, or HTSI, for whom he wrote the 'Smart Money' column from 2006 to 2016.