Godfather Of British Crime

Freddie Foreman is the Godfather of Britain's criminal underworld. He was responsible for the gangland killings of Ginger Marks and Frank Mitchell and was the punisher to those who broke the underworld's strict code of conduct. 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. His often humorous stories reveal a caring man who believes that violence is a last resort and who always treated people with respect.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 31 May 2018
\n Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd
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Freddie Foreman, the Godfather of Britain's criminal underworld, holds immense responsibility for the gruesome gangland killings of Ginger Marks and Frank Mitchell, known as The Mad Axeman. He served as the ultimate punisher to those who violated the strict code of conduct within the underworld. Foreman's daring kidnapping and arrest for the largest cash robbery in Britain captivated global attention, but it was merely the culmination of a remarkable career spanning decades. His story, a captivating and chilling account of life as a freelance enforcer for the Kray twins, is a testament to the darker side of London's criminal landscape.

Despite the bloodshed, Freddie's often humorous anecdotes reveal a compassionate man who believed that violence was a last resort and who always treated others with respect. Within these pages, readers are privy to intricate details of the heists, double crossings, shoot-outs, and betrayals that characterized life as a career criminal during the era of fear that ruled the streets. The book exposes the audacious plans behind some of the century's most infamous crimes, the damning evidence of police corruption, and the eye-opening events that solidified Freddie's revered reputation.

Freddie Foreman's story serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us of the consequences of crossing the wrong people and the dangers of living in a world where violence is a daily reality. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who navigate the treacherous waters of the criminal underworld, and to the enduring legacy of the Kray twins, who left an indelible mark on British history.

\n Weight: 252g\n
Dimension: 197 x 135 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786068941\n \n