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For more than four years, Martin McGartland lived the astonishing double life of a secret agent. To the IRA, he was a trusted Intelligence Office and an integral member of an active service unit. To the British Government however, he was known only as 'Agent Carol'. Martin McGartland is credited by British Intelligence with saving the lives of at least fifty people. Every time he tipped off the authorities, he risjed detection and yet, heroically and fearlessly, he continued to pass on life-saving information. Finally, his cover was blown. Martin was taken from Sinn Fein headquarters in Belfast to an IRA safehouse for questioning and almost certain execution. Though guarded by armed men, in a desperate bid for freedom, he dived from a third floor window...This breathtaking story is now a major film starring Sir Ben Kingsley and Jim Sturgess.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having served two tours of Northern Ireland with the British Army myself, I picked this book up thinking that it would another meandering and inaccurate tale of life in the Province. To my surprise I found it one of the most true to life and frightening recounts of life on the streets in Northern Ireland. An outstanding read.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
the book is the story of a youhg man recruited then ultimately betrayed by the security services in the battle against the IRA.The book is impossible to put down and the courage and motives of the author are so laudable,he is an example to us all-however his ultimate betrayal by the security services shows what little value was placed on his life by them.A thoroughly good read.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Martin McGartland's heroic account of a double life within the ranks of the IRA's intelligence wing and Special Branch. A man who, due to his accurate intelligence, saved the lifes of at least 50 men. Without doubt, this is the most compelling biography I have read.
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Speeling B ?
Story was not to bad but do they have spellcheckers at Kindle. Five spelling mistakes in this Ebook. Read more
Published 2 months ago by DrFeelgood
50 dead men walking
The book is fine, very powerful and not a light read. The film is totally different and the book is the best read.
Published 3 months ago by cazy
OK, Some truth and based on real events
Speaking from hands on knowledge, the book is OK and based on some elements of true life. The author explains his early days and the truth of how republican communities are... Read more
Published 3 months ago by P. Mills
Kindle edition
The book is certainly a good read, but unfortunately the kindle edition ruins the experience. The book is full of spelling mistakes, and it seems that whoever was editing this... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr S
tru and accurate
At last a true picture that exposes the brit int services for what they are, and this is only one man, i know of many more!!!
Published 9 months ago by yerman
a must buy
this is a n excellent book to read, ive read it before, i got a lone of the book, i didnt think id like it but its defenetly worth a read, so thats why i bought myself a copy so as... Read more
Published 10 months ago by li1679
A great book it's a must
Having read a few books on the troubles this book as got to top em all it is must read a truly great book well done martyFifty Dead Men Walking
Published 11 months ago by Mark
Gripping Stuff
This book is as close as you're likely to get to being inside the IRA, as an outsider. It is packed with information on potential & actual targets and the significant risks he... Read more
Published 11 months ago by KevBhav
Fascinating story, at times extremely sad.
I absolutely loved this book, it is fascinating, at times extremely sad. I could not put this book down. What a remarkable man. Read more
Published 12 months ago by jane
Great book shame about the film
I read this book and literally I couldn't put it down. The scary thing is that this is true. McGarland gives a truely insightful account of life as an informer and the poverty... Read more
Published 13 months ago by S
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