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Among the Thugs: A Journey into the Heart of the British Gangster Underworld

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Among The Thugs By Patrick Neate Among The Thugs (Vintage Departures)

Among the Thugs (Vintage Departures)

by Bill Buford

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	321 pages

In the heart of London's criminal underworld, where violence and loyalty collide, Patrick Neate spent years embedded with some of the country's most notorious gangsters. The result is **Among the Thugs**, a gripping and unflinching account of life inside the British gangster underworld.

Neate gains unprecedented access to a world of violence, loyalty, and betrayal, taking readers on a journey into a hidden world few have ever seen. He meets drug dealers, armed robbers, and contract killers, and learns the unwritten rules that govern their lives.

**Among the Thugs** is a powerful and immersive work of narrative non-fiction that explores the dark side of human nature. It is a story of violence, betrayal, and redemption, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Praise for Among the Thugs

"A brilliant and disturbing portrait of the British gangster underworld. Neate's writing is both unflinching and compassionate, and he has created a work of lasting importance." - **The Guardian**

"A must-read for anyone interested in crime, gangs, or the dark side of human nature. Neate's book is a powerful and unforgettable account of life inside the British gangster underworld." - **The Times**

"A gripping and immersive work of narrative non-fiction that takes readers on a journey into a hidden world few have ever seen. Neate's writing is both unflinching and compassionate, and he has created a work of lasting importance." - **The Independent**

About the Author

Patrick Neate is the author of several novels and works of non-fiction, including **Twelve Bar Blues**, **The London Embassy**, and **Where You're At**. He has won numerous awards for his writing, including the Somerset Maugham Award and the Betty Trask Award.