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  • Paperback: 349 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (7 Nov 1991)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099738104
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099738107
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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This book by the author of "Rogue Warrior of the SAS", retells the story of a series of murders by the Ulster Volunteer Force in N. Ireland in the 1970s. When convicted, the killers received over 2000 years in jail, the longest sentences ever given in a single trial in British legal history.
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4.0 out of 5 stars engrossing but stomach churning, 2 Dec 2001
The Troubles in Northern Ireland have provided the unique conditions to turn otherwise ordinary people into killers. However that is not what Lenny Murphy and his gang were by any stretch of the imagination, suggests Dillon....The book is utterly absorbing as it chronicles the way in which the gang not only acted but thought too. If there is one flaw, it is Dillon's urge to record everything in massive detail. What sometimes happens is that peripheral information takes presidence over the central investigation. At one point I was worried he might run out of letters in the alphabet for naming all those who police could not pin involvement on for the crimes (Mr A, Mr B and Mr C etc. Sentences can turn into a scrabble game!) Having said that, there is nothing wrong with being meticulous, but that must be balanced by keeping the reader's attention and focus. Neverthelss this book provides a chilling insight into what makes killers "tick".
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5.0 out of 5 stars You will not be able to put this book down!!!, 23 Nov 2005
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This is an awesome read!! I read this book in one day and have read it 3 times altogether, I could not put it down, and keep returning to it because it is just so shocking!!

I currently live in Belfast and have done my whole life. I am 26 yrs old and have NEVER experienced or been mixed up in any part of the troubles, or with any paramilitary groups. Anyone from outside of N. Ireland has serious misconceptions about what goes on here, particularly in Belfast. Essentially in Belfast, there are areas you know well to stay out of, and really you wont find trouble unless you go looking for it!

Martin Dillon is an excellent writer and his research and attention to detail is second to none, although I have been told of more atrocities which are not recorded in this book, but how accurate the information is, I cannot say for sure.

I would recommend this book to anyone (with a strong stomach, as descriptions are very graphic). And would also ask prospective readers to bear in mind that this features only a certain area of Belfast, and not Belfast as a whole.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for those interested in the troubles, 19 Sep 2004
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Dillon's account of the 'Shankhill Butchers' offers an important and detailed account of the truly shocking and appalling actions of the 'Brown Bear unit', a small, splinter faction of the UVF operating in Belfast through the mid to late 70's.
I read about them in Peter Taylor's 'Loyalists' book. This, itself, is an exceptional read but, as the title suggests, does not always offer detailed information on all of the subjects it covers. It did, however, give enough information for me to want to know more and I'm very pleased I bought the book.
Dillon's writing kept me hooked and I completed the book inside two days (some feat for me!).
It may be that the unforgiving detail of the brutal actions of the 'Butchers' keep you going as opposed to a deep interest in the 'Troubles', but either way it's a well written, detailed and fascinating read...get it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Shankill Butchers
This book is jammed with detail of the Butchers. It is truly amazing that they continued their spree for so long without detection. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rene Reid

4.0 out of 5 stars butchers is a good choice of words
You may get lost off with the regular use of MR.A, Mr.B etc to describe people unable to be identified but this book gives a good description of what went on during the troubles... Read more
Published 4 months ago by James A. Craik

5.0 out of 5 stars Shockingly Brilliant 5 *****
A brilliant read that goes into detail about the deranged phsycopath Lenny Murphy. Lenny Murphy was tortured mercilessly at school many believeing he was a catholic because of... Read more
Published 6 months ago by YaPloNo1

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book is quite simply the best researched and best written book that I have ever read. Truely horrifying but was unable to put it down. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Adrian Stubbs

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb investigative journalism
Martin Dillon is without question N. Ireland's most skilled and accurate investigative journalist. His writing style is interesting, compelling and unbiased. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2006 by fuji

4.0 out of 5 stars Trying to Understand is Not A Crime
I thought that this book was very interesting. It helps those who do not understand the conflict in Northern Ireland to become better acquainted with the whole struggle. Read more
Published on 7 Jul 2005 by A. Hahn

3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre
This book was a half decent read, but it did not cover even half of what went on, however Lenny Murphy was a sick and evil individual whom Martin Dillon researches quite well.
Published on 13 April 2005

1.0 out of 5 stars a few words towards the reader from london
the reader from london that stated that the IRA did a favour for everybody by kiiling somebody is very typical. Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Scary stuff
This book goes into fine detail on each killing, and it shows that Lenny Murphy killed as much of his own community as he killed Catholics, the difference is he tortured Catholics... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the darkest chapters of Loyalist history
Don't eat before you read this book, or go to bed soon afterwards - it will turn your stomach and give you nightmares. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2001

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