Killers, Kidnappers, Gangsters and Grasses: On the Frontline with the Metropolitan Police

by Dick Kirby

In his latest thrilling book, much published crime author Dick Kirby draws on his fast moving policing service, much of which was with Scotland Yard’s Serious Crime Squad and the Flying Squad. As if that was not enough he brings in accounts of fellow coppers during the final decades of the 20th century to add a fresh dimension. It quickly becomes clear to the reader that Kirby and his colleagues practiced their art in a markedly different style than that prevailing today. Corners were cut, regulations ignored and pettifogging rules trampled on in the wider public interest of bringing criminals to justice and preserving law and order. Above all the best senior detectives led fearlessly. Kirby describes front line policing where the public came first and the criminals a poor second. There are great stories of arrests, ambushes, fights and meeting informants in unlikely places. Eyebrows may be raised at the book’s contents but many will feel that there is no place in the fight against serious crime for ‘woke-ness’ and political correctness and regret the passing of no-nonsense law enforcement.

340 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 7, 2022

Reviews

[Hannah Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really interesting read.
At times felt it was a little bit dismissive and judgemental of our modern day police force but understand the sentiment.
I would wholly recommend to anyone as it’s not too heavy but really makes you more aware of the effort that goes into policing
Really very funny at times.

[Annarella · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating and interesting book about true crimes and life in the MET. I enjoyed it.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

[Odette Lattimer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for the advanced copy.

Incredibly well written and put together, I enjoyed it and found it was something I could keep coming back to

Highly recommended