- Paperback: 249 pages
- Publisher: Mirage Publishing (29 July 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1902578007
- ISBN-13: 978-1902578002
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 14.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 625,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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On New Years Eve 1993, Viv Graham's life came to a violent end. This book recounts his life and his involvement with the Geordie Mafia. It presents an insight into Tyneside and Teeside's criminal underworld, as well as detailing kneecappings, shootings, drug dealing, protection rackets, and more.
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Now written into a film script - with good grama (sic)
I accept any criticism, as this is a right of free people. This particular title caused me all sorts of trouble in assembling and after a lengthy delay it hit the bookshelves. Not without some controversy. I agree that the grammar is not conventional and that is part of my writing style, I'm a non-conformist and believe in being able to write as you think. After the computer disks, that were seized by the police, were eventually returned from the police there was only a matter of weeks to get the book out. The book is written in such a way and is meant to be an introduction to the second in the 'Viv' series 'Viv - and the Geordie Mafia (Vol 2)'. This book is maybe a little too well researched, but as far as the contents are concerned I stand by them. The amount of threats to sue me and solicitors letters prove that I hit some raw nerves in this murder investigation - all of the writs have been dropped, as I expected. The two books are now in film script form and the production company are hopeful that this will become a big screen movie called 'Gangsters' Paradise'. Thank you for any criticism - good or bad.
I accept any criticism, as this is a right of free people. This particular title caused me all sorts of trouble in assembling and after a lengthy delay it hit the bookshelves. Not without some controversy. I agree that the grammar is not conventional and that is part of my writing style, I'm a non-conformist and believe in being able to write as you think. After the computer disks, that were seized by the police, were eventually returned from the police there was only a matter of weeks to get the book out. The book is written in such a way and is meant to be an introduction to the second in the 'Viv' series 'Viv - and the Geordie Mafia (Vol 2)'. This book is maybe a little too well researched, but as far as the contents are concerned I stand by them. The amount of threats to sue me and solicitors letters prove that I hit some raw nerves in this murder investigation - all of the writs have been dropped, as I expected. The two books are now in film script form and the production company are hopeful that this will become a big screen movie called 'Gangsters' Paradise'. Thank you for any criticism - good or bad.
Max Respect,
Steve Richards Investigative Author
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Here's another northern crime book given the cold shoulder by the southern press in favour of southern books and southern loyalties. This book, in my opinion, more than matches up to what's on offer in the true crime area of books. I mean Dave Courtney spills the beans on informants being used by the police and what a chapter that was and yet its full of northern gangsters. How many books combine the north/south world of gangsters, none! This book has filled that gap. I've not seen a single thing in the press about this startling piece of work. I think we need a change of ideas to turn peoples attitudes around to what's good and what's rubbish when it comes to these books and this book makes top marks for its daring attitude in confronting taboo subjects like bent coppers and the likes of. All what I can say in a nutshell is that this book is a gem of a read.
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read this book I feel compelled to post a review to show my appreciation of a good book. A friend passed it on to me at work. I thought it was just another one of those kiss and lie crime books, but how wrong I was. Not only has the book got a story to tell of a man's demise because of his underworld connections but it for once gives some stats and figures to work on that gives an overall picture of crime. The book leads you by the hand whereas most, if not all, other crime books treat you as if you were one of the boys and already had an insight into the machinations and workings of a crime ring. This book covers every aspect of the subject matters life and from every angle.
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Brilliant investigative journalism. The BBC could learn a thing or two from this book. OK the grammar leaves a little to be desired but after reading up on the author I can accept these little foibles of his claimed writing style and after a while it grows on you. You're drawn into a special world where you and the writer are on a one to one, he's telling it to you the reader. Anyone wishing to visit the world of gangsters wouldn't go far wrong in reading this book. One criticism though and that was there wasn't a lot of photos in this book although compared to the book The Ferris Conspiracy (Paul Ferris) it had a lot more in it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Must Read
This book is a must read in the life of Viv the Author has captured every aspect of Viv Grahams life from childhood to running doors around Newcastle pubs and clubs. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2006 by Geordie
THE BUSINESS
More! I have to admit I ordered this book last year, 2000, when it was supposed to be released and when it landed on my mat I couldn't wait to get the time to read it. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2001 by dave the mac
Last of the dinosaurs
After reading this book something dawned on me. Just like the dinosaurs became extinct then so are these gangsters a dying breed. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2001 by dave the mac
London Review
...I have read the book in question and it is a damn good read. I purchased the book after reading a review of it in the Bizarre Magazine, which gave it a top rating. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2001
Is it possible to get lower than 1 star ?
Incomprehensible , badly written rubbish.I am personally unfamiliar with the Newcastle underworld community ,but this work does little to lift the lid on it. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2001
More please
Raw and talented work that really lifts the lid on northern crime. It has helped me learn about criminals for my Criminology degree.
Published on 10 Aug 2001
Reader from Newcastle
A good true account of what went on within the under world of Newcastle during the reign of Viv Graham, I am not a big reader but did enjoy this book as it shows true Northern Life
Published on 8 July 2001
well covered and accurate
As I come from the same village of Viv, and know him to say hello, he even tried to sell me his car once, I could relate to the book. Read more
Published on 16 July 2000 by pilbo@pilbo.freeserve.co.uk
The Real Thing
Too many people want fantasy out of a crime book, this book is able to mix that for me and i feel so sorry for Mr Graham's family, as the book covers Viv Graham's life and the... Read more
Published on 15 July 2000
Good on Steve Richards to put his neck on the chopping block
The book was hurriedly assembled after the police had seized the author's maunuscript, which delayed publication. All in all a good stepping stone to the follow up book. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 1999
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