Fifty Dead Men Walking
by Martin McGartland
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Brought up a strong Catholic in Belfast, Martin McGartland decided to help put a stop to the cruelty of the IRA. He worked as a British agent inside the IRA, and is reported to have saved the lives of over fifty people. This book tells his story.Tags
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Easy book to read this is the true story of double agent Martin McGartland of how he grew up in Belfast and was enlisted to help Special Branch and then also got involved in the IRA. Martin helps prevent several bombing and shooting sprees. Eventually the IRA get suspicious of Martin he is going to be beaten to death but eventually escapes.
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstandingly gripping...
By Kirsty (Scotland) - See all my reviewsThis review is from:
Fifty Dead Men Walking (Paperback)
The moment I started to read this book I couldn't put it down. I read it in a day and even now months later I remember it like I read it yesterday. The images Martin McGarland created will stay with me for a very long time. This book is not only an education into the troubles in Ireland it is also a testament to the strength and courage of an amazing man. I would recommend this book to everyone and anyone.
By Kirsty (Scotland) - See all my reviewsThis review is from:
Fifty Dead Men Walking (Paperback)
The moment I started to read this book I couldn't put it down. I read it in a day and even now months later I remember it like I read it yesterday. The images Martin McGarland created will stay with me for a very long time. This book is not only an education into the troubles in Ireland it is also a testament to the strength and courage of an amazing man. I would recommend this book to everyone and anyone.
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Martin McGartland grew up in Ballymurphy, Northern Ireland. He is presently living in a safehouse somewhere in England. (Bowker Author Biography)
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Common Knowledge
- Alternate titles
- Dead Man Running
- Original publication date
- 1997
- People/Characters
- Martin McGartland; Davy Adams
- Related movies
- Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008 | IMDb)
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, History, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 941.60824 — History & geography History of Europe British Isles Ulster
- LCC
- DA990 .U46 .M142 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Great Britain History of Great Britain Ireland Local history and description Northern Ireland (Ulster)
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- 175
- Popularity
- 186,191
- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (3.60)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 9
- ASINs
- 2
