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The Making and Breaking of an Undercover Detective

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By: Liam Thomas
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The real Line of Duty.

'The first rule of covert surveillance is never disturb the environment. To be an undercover officer, you must watch and wait. Before that, though, is the question of identity. Embarking on a covert operation you first must decide who you are. Who will you be today?'

Liam Thomas was an officer in the Met for over a decade, many of those years spent deep at the heart of Britain's most dangerous criminal enterprises in the murky world of undercover surveillance. Before him, his father had also been a police officer, a pillar of their small community.

Fighting corruption was Liam's life. But the murky world of undercover work teaches him that justice is far from black and white - and a family secret reveals that corruption is closer to home than he had ever expected. The revelations push him to the edge of his sanity - and then he discovers that his bosses are investigating him...

A thrilling memoir of a life lived amongst a world of corruption, justice and questionable loyalties, this book tells the real story of the police's line of duty.

©2023 Liam Thomas (P)2023 Penguin Audio Organized Crime Social Sciences True Crime Crime Exciting Thought-Provoking
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Was blown away by the writing and the audio performance from Liam Thomas. Highly recommended

Amazing

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A hugely enjoyable and captivating book. Brilliantly read by the author. A searing insight into the police service and its culture, The author’s experience ably sets the context for recent events involving the Met and the culture of the police force. Very thought provoking.

An excellent read, unputdownable.

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There are books/audiobooks that you are glad that you read and/ listened to. This is one audiobook that will stay in my mind for a long time. The quote 'time will tell' comes to mind along with ' the truth will always come out '. Liam Thomas, I hope that you have the peace of mind that you so rightly deserve. You also are a gifted narrator and hope that you consider narrating other audiobooks in the future.

The truth about a police system that doesn't work

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Superbly read by the author and a fascinating tale of betrayal and corruption of an honest hardworking detective. Anyone who has served will recognise the character types. Can’t praise if enough. Best wishes to the author for a healthy, happy future.

What an enthralling read

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I loved the drama and the brutal honesty about Liams thoughts, his life experiences and his personal family history. It left me wanting to learn more throughout. Amazing.

Unbelievably gripping and well written.

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