- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd; illustrated edition edition (31 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844544885
- ISBN-13: 978-1844544882
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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Over the last two decades, Brian Cockerill has ruled his world with an iron fist. Using nothing but his hands as weapons, he has patrolled the streets, clubs and raves of Britain in order to keep order and to 'tax' those whose ill-gotten gains he sees fit to take a share of. Drug dealers and shady club promoters everywhere know that, if The Taxman is in town, it's time to pay up or get out. All know of the appalling violence this man can exert on his enemies, and of the incredible presence of body and mind that he possesses. Yet despite his appalling record of aggression, Brian is a man who lives by rules and respect - balanced yet unpredictable, he has never used weapons, and those who have used arms against him have barely lived to regret it. The facts of his life are as amazing and awe-inspiring as they are true.
From the Author
I respond to the feedback left in respect of 'Warning Read Before Buying'. I do not know what makes such a comment possible, other than jealousy. It may well be from one of Brian's drug mugs, or other detractors.
My response is this is: Brian didn't just beat up this guy and that guy for the sake of it. The mention by this particular detractor of Brian slapping ‘I am the hardest man in Britain’ on the cover of his book should be enough to reveal the writer's anger that it is not he on the cover of the book. I class Brian as being in the top six of the hardest men on the planet, and at the time of writing to be the hardest in the UK.
I take on about half a dozen projects per year, projects I believe in. Certainly, The Tax Man was a project I acceptd as worthy of my efforts in bringing you a one off story, which this is. My readers know me for what I write, for every book I write, I turn down 100 potential projects.
This man, Brian Cockerill, is the real deal, he's not a pretender, although there are many out there. All what I would ask is that you accept my reputaion as a 'without fear or favour' writer before accepting such derogatory remarks about this particular title.
In three book signings at Bookworld, Teesside, Brian sold 2,500 copies. Now doesn't that say more than words. As they say, words are cheap. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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76 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read many crime books based on 'so called' hard men, and I have read most of Stephen Richards books. To date I have been unimpressed with the stores of the McLean's, Kray's, Courtney's etc. I was however impressed with the story of Brian Cockerill. Big Bri is a true hard man and I'd like to see anyone challenge him for the title of hardest man in Britain.
As usual Stephen Richards has brought us a real life book that is presented in such a way we can feel part of the experience of Brian. Most other books are written in a way that makes these other hard men 'untouchable'. A definite recomendation.
Brian Cockerill, second only to the late Viv Graham.
89 of 93 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I must say that the Taxman gives a real insight into the way life operates in the North East underworld
Real life drama, nail biting honesty - good read - buy it now
Real life drama, nail biting honesty - good read - buy it now
81 of 85 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Very good insight into the world that many of us only dream about - real people with real circumstances make it an excellent read for all.
Cockerill relays excellently the situation surrounding the life he lived and described the characters positively yet intermately along the way.
Cockerill relays excellently the situation surrounding the life he lived and described the characters positively yet intermately along the way.
Very good reading
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great read
Some nitty gritty tails from Teesside.Took me back to my home town of Hartlepool,didn't realise Brian lived near my Grandparents for a while.
Published 5 months ago by mr tindale
waste of time and money
I'm normally a lover of this genre of book having my own experiances of working the doors, training in martial arts, boxing and other fighting styles. Read more
Published 8 months ago by wongfeifox
big trigger
big brian likes to blow his own trumpet ,id say certinly a hard man , but where im from he would be taken out overnight for taxing also claims to be the hardest man in britain... Read more
Published 10 months ago by geoff
Do Not Buy This Book
This is one ridiculous book, all it is is Brian Cockerill boasting about how he'd beaten every man he'd ever fought. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Paul Davies
The Taxman
I live near Brian he is a massive man. I grew up when Brian was in his prime and he was a force to be reckoned with.People would leg it at the mere sight of him. A real hard man.
Published on 19 Mar 2009 by S. Barker
unsubtantiated rubbish
being a lover of boxing one of my mates lent me this book in the mistaken belief that I'd enjoy it. I read it and hated it. It's awful and reads like a school boy's fantasy. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2009 by P. Gill
ochmister review
I found this to be a very honest read- no lies or made up stories, this guy is the real deal. I have read lenny macleans book and read about the infamous lee duffy and viv graham,... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2009 by G. J. Ochman
Terrible
This book is very poor. It has no literary grounds on which it can be commended. If you want to read about Taxing in the North East this will not provide much information for... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2008 by I. R. Manton
The Cockerill
Good book, well written and factually sound with a slice of humour that is required for what can often be a dark subject.
Published on 15 Jun 2008 by Mr. N. D. Yeeles
HARDEST MAN IN BRITAIN OR SO HE'S RECKONS?
Can't make my mind up with this book so I will sit on the fence and say it was pretty good. From the first page to the last it's action all the way Mr Cockerill claims to be the... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2008 by Jason Thorne
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