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  • The Monk

  • The Life and Crimes of Ireland's Most Enigmatic Gang Boss
  • By: Paul Williams
  • Narrated by: Paul Williams
  • Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (118 ratings)

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The Monk

By: Paul Williams
Narrated by: Paul Williams
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Summary

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
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A Riveting Dive into Irish Crime

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.

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Excellent!!

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

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A must read

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

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Pity we didn’t get the trial as well

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

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Very life story!

Overall, I liked the book very much..Very detailed and lively, with comments and dialogues, with a hint of history!

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Who wants to be a Gangster

Decent listen if you’re interested in that sort of thing and well narrated.
On going as well, so they’ll be more in the future, no doubt

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waiting for part 2 !

well written and narrated, kept me interested throughout. Huge amount of research done and now that we are mid trial i’m waiting for a second book ! also would love to see a similar book for the Kinahan’s by Paul Reynolds !

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The details of the crimes

I liked listening about places and the details or the robberies that took place because I remember hearing about them on the news very enjoyable

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Better the clash of the clans

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

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very good book.

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

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