Inside Ireland's Biggest Scoops And Darkest Secrets
Paul Williams revisits some of his most explosive investigations in this gripping true-crime sequel, from Church scandal and gang war to political ambition and the Anglo Tapes. What gives it real force is the insider perspective, with stakeouts, stings and the personal cost of exposure woven throughout.
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Inside Ireland's Biggest Scoops And Darkest Secrets
Paul Williams revisits some of his most explosive investigations in this gripping true-crime sequel, from Church scandal and gang war to political ambition and the Anglo Tapes. What gives it real force is the insider perspective, with stakeouts, stings and the personal cost of exposure woven throughout.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Enjoy true crime and investigative journalism rooted in real Irish cases
- Want insider accounts of scandals, stings and headline-making exposés
- Are interested in the worlds of gangland crime, politics, banking and the Catholic Church
- Like hard-hitting nonfiction that combines reporting detail with personal perspective
In this sequel to the explosive bestseller Crooks, Paul Williams reveals the inside stories behind more of his biggest scoops.
Beginning with a sex scandal that rocked the Catholic Church, Crooks 2 shows us the personal side of some of Williams' most notorious exposés, from the unmasking of one of the world's most infamous drug traffickers to thwarting a criminal's political ambitions, covering the longest gang war in Irish history and disclosing the greed of the nation's bankers with the Anglo Tapes.
For forty years Williams has shone a light where others dare not look, helping victims find their voices. In Crooks 2 he brings us inside the world of undercover operations, stings and stakeouts in the way that only he can.
- About The Author
- Paul Williams is Ireland's leading crime writer and one of its most respected journalists. For over three decades his courageous and ground-breaking investigative work has won him multiple awards. He is the author of twelve previous bestselling books and has also researched, written and presented a number of major TV crime series. His first book, The General, was adapted for the award-winning movie of the same name by John Boorman. He is a former presenter on Newstalk Breakfast and currently writes for the Irish Independent. Williams holds an MA in Criminology and is a registered member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists based in Washington, DC.
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- ISBN
- 9781805465973
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin, (13 November 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 156 mm
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