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This is one man's unique insight into Britain's crime world and the inextricable web of corruption. It is a revealing story of official corruption and unholy alliances. Arthur Thompson, Godfather of the crime world and senior partner of the Krays, recruited young Ferris as a bagman, debt collector and equaliser. By the age of 21 Paul Ferris had become Glasgow's most feared gangster, deemed a risk to national security. Feared for his capacity for extreme violence matched by is intelligence, Ferris was the Godfather's heir apparent. However when gang warfare broke, underworld leaders colluded with their partners - the police. Disgusted, Ferris left the Godfather and stood alone. Thereafter he was hounded and framed by the security services. Two of the UKs most powerful gangsters tried to have him killed and then framed him. Ferris is now in prison and wants to reveal the unholy alliance between the police and the criminal fraternity.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Coming from Glasgow I knew that the line between life and death was thin, but after reading this I didn't appreciate just how thin it was. The book doesn't glorify this way of life it treats it matter of factly, which is exactly how people in those positions view it. What was more shocking was the case against the Strathclyde Police, where the ends justify the means and we'll get you off of the streets fair means or foul. The reason that I only gave this un-put downable book 4 stars was the honour amongst thieves bit, we never hurt women or children or anyone who wasn't involved, then goes on to describe how in he slashes a stranger in a pub who accidentily struck him.
Well written and to the point, very well worth the read.
Well written and to the point, very well worth the read.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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No doubt Paul Ferris had a disturbing start to early life with threats of violence towards him. However, as he progresses to adult life he seems to enjoy the havoc he caused with no thoughts for innocent members of the public. While the book was well written and in places horrificly graphic it lost credibility with the contemptuous names of the Police Officers which have obviously been disguised for legal reasons. He lived hard but expected to be treated with kid gloves. Life is not that easy and rubbishes his theory of being intelligent. After all does he expect people to believe he collected counterfeit money in London and had not checked the contents of the box. For those who regard him as a hero they will find this an interesting book and at times compelling. Others will think the law has finally caught up with him.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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This book was as much surprising as it was brilliant. I live a stone throw away from most locations and was aware of most goings on in Blackhill. This is a eye openner not just to the seedy underworld but to the gangsters dressed in black who call themselves STRATHCLYDE POLICE. I think Reg McKay does an ok job on the book (but with the information and storyline already there who wouldn't).I've read this book three times and still love it and if you like true crime you'll love it too.
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Crime Might Pay...
This book is a riveting read for anyone interested in the Glasgow underworld. It is interesting, entertaining, at times self-indulgent but at the same time balanced with some... Read more
Published 2 months ago by bloo_toon_red
The Ferris Conspiracy
The Ferris Conspiracy opens your mind to police corruption on a massive scale, a tale of a city divided and in turmoil. Read more
Published 14 months ago by scouser73
edge of your seat!
What a book!!.. as you read the book, you feel like your actually walking along with Ferris, walking through Blackhill, going into the Ponderosa, inside the Provanmill Inn, being... Read more
Published 14 months ago by mineralfalls
great read
humour and hard hitting at the same time .whats more its all true .best book i,ve read in a while
Published 20 months ago by skinny
PAUL FERRIS A GLASGOW GANGSTER
GREAT BOOK ,A MUST FOR GANGLAND FANS FROM A GENUINE GLASGOW GANGSTER,LONG LIVE PAUL!!!
Published 20 months ago by J. Dickie
No true crime collection is complete without 'The Ferris Conspiracy'
An iconic book that is approaching it's tenth year in publication - and is still a best seller. The book that was responsible for every criminal to jump on the bandwagon and pen... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Amma Schneider
Worth reading
My boyfriend ordered this book as he likes autobiographys not fiction. If you like books on football hooligans, gangsters & serial killers like him, this book is for you. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by Susan Whitehouse
*****
Excellent read after reading the other books by Reg Mckay this didn't fail look forward to Vendetta pt2.Get well soon Reg Mckay.
Published on 19 Mar 2009 by Stephen Murray
wee man
Ferris is well liked and respected in scotland (im originally from dumbarton so qualified to say so)This is a good read,although given the material it should be. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2007 by Thomas Smith
Yes, well
The other half of "The Last Godfather" in which the final details of Ferris' life and revealed.
A very interesting read for anyone from Glasgow although is written in... Read more
A very interesting read for anyone from Glasgow although is written in... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2006 by K1ng
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