Powder Wars by Graham Johnson
The first gangster to fall foul of Grimes's change of heart was Curtis Warren, aka 'Cocky', the wealthiest and most successful criminal in British history. This work reveals the secrets behind one of the controversial episodes in British judicial history - how former Home Secretary Michael Howard was duped into granting John Haase a Royal Pardon.
'The best gangster book of modern times' - Donal MacIntyre
An astonishing story' - Sunday Mirror
'Graham Johnson has refused to let the subject drop. . Powder Wars is a portrait of a true sadist [John Haase] for whom inflicting pain on those who crossed him was not only business but a personal pleasure' - New Statesman
'A compulsive read. Graham Johnson has a unique perspective on the world of major drug dealers. Working closely with him, I have seen how brave and well informed he is' - Peter Kilfoyle, MPand former Defence Minister
'The story reads like a film script - drugs, murder, a contract on his head and a real Hollywood twist at the end. A cut above the rest' ***** - Zoo Weekly
An astonishing story' - Sunday Mirror
'Graham Johnson has refused to let the subject drop. . Powder Wars is a portrait of a true sadist [John Haase] for whom inflicting pain on those who crossed him was not only business but a personal pleasure' - New Statesman
'A compulsive read. Graham Johnson has a unique perspective on the world of major drug dealers. Working closely with him, I have seen how brave and well informed he is' - Peter Kilfoyle, MPand former Defence Minister
'The story reads like a film script - drugs, murder, a contract on his head and a real Hollywood twist at the end. A cut above the rest' ***** - Zoo Weekly
Graham Johnson is the Sunday Mirror's investigations editor. He has covered stories including drug dealing in Britain, people smuggling in Europe, child slavery in India and Pakistan, and war in the Balkans. He currently lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781840189254 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840189258 |
| Title | Powder Wars |
| Author | Graham Johnson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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