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The Monk

The Life and Crimes of Ireland's Most Enigmatic Gang Boss

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The Monk

By: Paul Williams
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On the streets of the tough Dublin inner-city neighbourhood where he grew up, Gerry Hutch was perceived as an ordinary decent criminal, a quintessential Robin Hood figure who fought the law—and won. To the rest of the world he was an elusive criminal godfather called the Monk: an enigmatic criminal mastermind and the hunted leader of one side in the deadliest gangland feud in Irish criminal history.

The latest book from Ireland's leading crime writer Paul Williams reveals the inside story of Hutch's war with former allies the Kinahan cartel, and how the once untouchable crime boss became a fugitive on the run from the law and the mob—with a 1 million bounty on his head.

The Monk is an enthralling account of the rise and fall of a modern-day gangster, charting the violent journey of an impoverished kid from the ghetto to the top tier of gangland—until it all went wrong.

©2020 Paul Williams (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd Organized Crime True Crime Ireland Mafia Thought-Provoking Runaway Boss

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A thrilling journey into the murky depths of Irish crime. Williams masterfully unravels the tangled life of Gerry Hutch, or "The Monk," offering not just a look at a criminal mastermind but also a riveting glimpse into the changing landscape of crime in Ireland.The book is brimming with vivid details and stories that paint a gritty picture of Hutch's world. Williams' extensive knowledge and insider access lend the book an authenticity that makes it both believable and utterly absorbing.I occasionally found the complex web of criminal ties a bit tricky to untangle, however Williams' skill in crafting a coherent and engaging narrative is truly impressive. The book strikes a great balance between the harsh realities of gang life and the personal stories of those entangled in it, making it not just a crime story but a deeply human one.

"The Monk" is a must-read for true crime buffs and anyone curious about Ireland's darker side. It's an exhilarating journey through the life of one of Ireland's most infamous characters, and Williams' storytelling talent really shines. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone after a well-researched and gripping read.

A Riveting Dive into Irish Crime

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Amazing detail into the life and crime of The Monk! I really enjoyed listening to it!

Excellent!!

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Can not recommend this book enough. An incredible fascinating listen, a must for anybody interested in the subject. A very well researched book the author goes into detail about every aspect of his life

A must read

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Great listen read great would recommend this audio over clash of clans any day maybe an update on the monk

Better the clash of the clans

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Very enjoyable listen.Im delighted the monk was found not guilty after listening to how he got dragged back into this.

very good book.

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To believe this went on and still goes on is not only worrying but inconceivable to most people

Powerful hard hitting

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very detailed account of part of Irish criminal history. Well worded and narriated. easy to listen to in small chunks

Good listen.

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I loved it all very well read what a great book and a nice voice reading it

What a great read please write more like these

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I found the narration was good and clear, and the text was well written. I am not a true crime fan, but this book was far better than I had expected it to be. I was largely unaware of " the Monk's" story even though I'm Irish. It's interesting how the vortex of the illegal cocaine trade sucked in all around it, to the point where the last of the self styled "odc's" of gangland was caught up in the consequences of greed and hatred derived from this value less and empty world. An interesting story, I'd recommend it. Sometimes the "cast" gets so numerous, it's hard to keep track, be prepared to press the rewind button fairly often, because it's easy to glaze over and lose track of who's who and what's happening.

Better than I expected

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Great book, pity we didn’t get the trial as well to finish it off but over all a great story well read

Pity we didn’t get the trial as well

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