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Evil Empire : The Irish Mob and the Assassination of Journalist Veronica Guerin by Paul Williams

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On June 26, 1996, an international outcry was heard over the assassination of Irish journalist Veronica Guerin, gunned down by Ireland's most vicious gang. It was the first European case of what the police called "narco-terrorism," where drug syndicates use terror tactics against individuals and states to protect their interests. The hit would change European police tactics forever and make the law enforcement community realize that this problem was no longer confined to the third world.

Ruthless godfather John Gilligan controlled a colossal drug empire and a mob of Dublin gangland's most dangerous criminals. Violence and the threat of murder kept terrified witnesses silent and other gangsters in fear. Gilligan thought himself above the law--and never managed to figure out that there was a line between what gangsters can and cannot do.

In Evil Empire Paul Williams tells the chilling inside story of Gilligan's rise to power, his savage gang, and the truth about the terrifying murder that shocked the world. Also shown is the behind-the-scenes drama of the dedicated police squad that waged an unprecedented four-year war to smash "Factory" John's Evil Empire.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.



Praise for this book

"This book provides a chilling glimpse into the backstory of an Irish gang that thought itself above the law and set out to prove it."—Publishers Weekly

"Courageously frank and very detailed . . . This is the best book on Irish organized crime to date and a tribute to a murdered colleague."—The Irish Times on Evil Empire"Evil Empire is exhaustively researched and chillingly riveting . . . traditional crime reporting at its best."—The Sunday Independent

"Evil Empire is the most definitive account of the country's most dangerous gang . . . It is an explosive book not to be missed."—Sunday World

"Each part is meticulously researched and reads more like a thriller than true life . . . Williams dedicates the book to the memory of Veronica Guerin and the Lucan Investigation Team . . . He has served both in spectacular fashion."—The Evening Herald on Evil Empire

"Courageously frank and very detailed . . . This is the best book on Irish organized crime to date and a tribute to a murdered colleague."—The Irish Times"Evil Empire is exhaustively researched and chillingly riveting . . . traditional crime reporting at its best."—The Sunday Independent (Dublin)

"Evil Empire is the most definitive account of the country's most dangerous gang . . . It is an explosive book not to be missed."—Sunday World (Dublin)

"Each part is meticulously researched and reads more like a thriller than true life . . . Williams dedicates the book to the memory of Veronica Guerin and the Lucan Investigation Team . . . He has served both in spectacular fashion."—The Evening Herald (Dublin)




About the Author

Paul Williams is Ireland's most respected crime journalist and true crime author. A qualified criminologist, he has won a number of major journalism awards for his investigative work for The Sunday World. He has been responsible for a string of major exposes about John Gilligan, his gang and the murder of Veronica Guerin. Williams is the international bestselling author of Gangland and The General, which was made into a major motion picture by director John Boorman.


Title: Evil Empire : The Irish Mob and the Assassination of Journalist Veronica Guerin
Author(s): Paul Williams
ISBN: 9781466866058
Copyright 2014
Release Date: March 11, 2014
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: ePub,mobi | Learn More about our supported formats
Dragonmount is a proud provider of DRM-free eBooks. By purchasing any eBook from our store, you are not only helping support our website, but you are helping small businesses thrive in a market traditionally dominated by large companies. Learn more in our eBook FAQ.

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About Evil Empire : The Irish Mob and the Assassination of Journalist Veronica Guerin by Paul Williams



On June 26, 1996, an international outcry was heard over the assassination of Irish journalist Veronica Guerin, gunned down by Ireland's most vicious gang. It was the first European case of what the police called "narco-terrorism," where drug syndicates use terror tactics against individuals and states to protect their interests. The hit would change European police tactics forever and make the law enforcement community realize that this problem was no longer confined to the third world.

Ruthless godfather John Gilligan controlled a colossal drug empire and a mob of Dublin gangland's most dangerous criminals. Violence and the threat of murder kept terrified witnesses silent and other gangsters in fear. Gilligan thought himself above the law--and never managed to figure out that there was a line between what gangsters can and cannot do.

In Evil Empire Paul Williams tells the chilling inside story of Gilligan's rise to power, his savage gang, and the truth about the terrifying murder that shocked the world. Also shown is the behind-the-scenes drama of the dedicated police squad that waged an unprecedented four-year war to smash "Factory" John's Evil Empire.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


Praise for this book



"This book provides a chilling glimpse into the backstory of an Irish gang that thought itself above the law and set out to prove it."—Publishers Weekly

"Courageously frank and very detailed . . . This is the best book on Irish organized crime to date and a tribute to a murdered colleague."—The Irish Times on Evil Empire"Evil Empire is exhaustively researched and chillingly riveting . . . traditional crime reporting at its best."—The Sunday Independent

"Evil Empire is the most definitive account of the country's most dangerous gang . . . It is an explosive book not to be missed."—Sunday World

"Each part is meticulously researched and reads more like a thriller than true life . . . Williams dedicates the book to the memory of Veronica Guerin and the Lucan Investigation Team . . . He has served both in spectacular fashion."—The Evening Herald on Evil Empire

"Courageously frank and very detailed . . . This is the best book on Irish organized crime to date and a tribute to a murdered colleague."—The Irish Times"Evil Empire is exhaustively researched and chillingly riveting . . . traditional crime reporting at its best."—The Sunday Independent (Dublin)

"Evil Empire is the most definitive account of the country's most dangerous gang . . . It is an explosive book not to be missed."—Sunday World (Dublin)

"Each part is meticulously researched and reads more like a thriller than true life . . . Williams dedicates the book to the memory of Veronica Guerin and the Lucan Investigation Team . . . He has served both in spectacular fashion."—The Evening Herald (Dublin)



About the Author



Paul Williams is Ireland's most respected crime journalist and true crime author. A qualified criminologist, he has won a number of major journalism awards for his investigative work for The Sunday World. He has been responsible for a string of major exposes about John Gilligan, his gang and the murder of Veronica Guerin. Williams is the international bestselling author of Gangland and The General, which was made into a major motion picture by director John Boorman.


Title: Evil Empire : The Irish Mob and the Assassination of Journalist Veronica Guerin
Author(s): Paul Williams
ISBN: 9781466866058
Copyright 2014
Release Date: March 11, 2014
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: ePub,mobi | Learn More about our supported formats

Dragonmount is a proud provider of DRM-free eBooks. By purchasing any eBook from our store, you are not only helping support our website, but you are helping small businesses thrive in a market traditionally dominated by large companies. Learn more in our eBook FAQ.

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