Running with the Devil [Paperback]

John Plimmer (Author), Bob Long (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 2010

Ex-con Steve Blade is sent down for seven years for attempted drug trafficking. Maverick DCI Jack Priestly is disgusted and resolves to have nothing more to do with Blade. The two men were childhood friends and have a close emotional bond although their relationship is confrontational and at times - violent. However, things are not what they seem. Blade is working undercover for the police and his 'conviction' is part of an elaborate plan to infiltrate a gang of illegal arms exporters whose kingpin is George Riddell. Blade and Priestly are later assigned to work together. Both men have unorthodox methods and it proves to be an uneasy partnership. A series of daring surveillance operations take place. The con eventually succeeds in his mission as he exposes the supreme violence and treachery of the criminal underworld. This is a gritty and hard-hitting story of double-crossing and corruption at the highest echelons of the British government and Police Force.

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About the Author

John F. Plimmer retired from the West Midlands Police Force as Detective Superintendent in 1997, having been involved in the investigation of many high profile murders, leading the investigation into thirty-six - all of which were successfully concluded. He now lectures on serious crime management to post-graduates and trainee detectives. He is also a newspaper columnist and feature writer. Bob Long was a boy soldier who deserted from the army after three years and became a professional armed robber. He was held as a 'Category A' prisoner until 1986. Childhood friends, the two met again when Plimmer arrested Long at the scene of an armed robbery.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: House of Stratus (September 24, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184232523X
• ISBN-13: 978-1842325230
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,372,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John F Plimmer was born in Vauxhall, Birmingham and spent 30 years as a top detective in West Midlands. He is a former law lecturer at Birmingham University and script consultant to numerous television and radio dramas. Having written books which include The Inside Track and Cutting Edge John has also produced works connected with the American Pioneering West.