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Hard Stop
- A Life of Violence, Crime and Deception
- Narrated by: Alan Irving
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
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Summary
Jack Dawe is an unconventional street cop. His ability to not act or look like a "Copper" enabled him to infiltrate the drug networks of the UK. This no-holds-barred, explosive, and, at times, humorous account of undercover policing takes the listener through a journey of crime, violence, and deception. This memoir is a true story of poacher turned game keeper.
A veteran of 30 years’ service as a soldier and police officer, Jack reveals how he grew from a young thief into a soldier in search of danger and adventure across the world. This journey would see Jack have scrapes with the law and constantly fall foul of the strict codes of military discipline. Jack's thirst for adventure led him to a career in the police, where he took on the role of "street cop" and "Thief Taker" with tenacious vigor.
During the early 2000s, the UK was gripped in a war on drugs, Yardy gangs ruled the heroin and crack trade that was destroying communities across Britain, and the constant threat of firearms and punishment beatings held communities locked in fear. Organized crime groups ran illegal raves and flooded the streets with cocaine and ecstasy pills, which were often sold to children. This illegal trade was spreading misery and addiction across the country. Jack's skills and willingness to take risks resulted in him be being recruited as an undercover police officer. This exciting role took Jack across the country, as he took on some of the most dangerous drug gangs in the UK.
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- Chris Mander
- 05-01-23
Genuinely gripping throughout
I use audible for when I’m driving around for work, usually just in the background not really paying too much attention.
This was completely different - I throughly enjoyed this audiobook and was absolutely gripped from the start (to the extent where I could probably recite all the key parts).
It was refreshingly honest & an insight into life as a young soldier (something that I myself went through) & front line policing. It was the absence of embellishment that really had me sucked in, the relatable gritty truth of soldiering & the insight into arguably the more dangerous front line policing in the United Kingdom.
I will recommend this book to my friends & recommended that anybody ready this gives it a go - you won’t be disappointed!
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- nicki
- 04-08-23
a 30 year career condensed
Only a few stories about a short time in the army and even shorter experience in UC work.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-09-23
Didn’t get going
I was waiting for it to get going. In the end he busts some street dealers in wales. Great
The man served for our country and spent a long time in the police. Fair play to him. He has good views and seems like a nice man. For me not exciting enough and didn’t get going.
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- martinlangan
- 26-10-22
Hard Stop
Excellent book which I really enjoyed
Thanks for putting pen to paper and words to audible 👍👮🏻♂️👍
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-11-22
Great insight
Great honest account and it left me wanting more, so many bit of my own career I can relate too
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- Gardner56374
- 04-01-23
Great insight
Interesting book and very open
If your interested in today’s society it’s worth a read / listen
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- Nick Ford
- 31-08-23
Engaging and I finished it
Interesting but not a must read. it was well read apart from the Welsh accents - not good.
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- matthew giles
- 17-02-23
ALL ROUND AMAZING
What a brilliant and genuinely fast paced all round engrossing listen and genuine MUST of lovers of this genre.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-09-22
fan<---(me) bloody tastic !!
What a fantastic story, with so many twists and turns, the narrator really captures the mood throughout! If you're interested in the Army, or the police, then this book is for you. The author really does give you a true insight into undercover policing, and what it's like to be a British Soldier.
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- Dave
- 02-10-22
Fab listen
Thank you for sharing this part of your life.
Parts of the book swept me back to when I served in Woofers and brought back those years that went on to make me who I am today.
Its also a story of mates who through thick and thin have your back and not scared to be counted.
I hope one that me being a Pioneer can put a sentence together 🤣 oh to dream
I enjoyed the book and wait the next one
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