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Discover the gripping memoir of James 'Jimmy Two Guns' McIntyre, Glasgow's infamous gangland lawyer and adviser to Scotland's notable crime families. This compelling 2023 release, published by Bonnier, dives deep into McIntyre's whirlwind life, showcasing his unique maverick approach to law and the colorful characters he represented, including notorious figures like the McGoverns and Paul Ferris. Experience his thrilling escapades—from high-speed chases evading the drug squad to navigating the dangerous corridors of criminal defense. Jimmy recounts his brushes with the law, including a notorious arrest for allegedly attempting to murder a detective inspector and a dramatic million-pound hijacking that kept him in the headlines. As he dramatically fell from grace after becoming the target of a hit, McIntyre's resilience shines through. He reinvented himself as a successful TV scriptwriter, illustrating that truth often rivals fiction. This exceptional biography reveals how life in the gritty underworld has shaped an extraordinary man. Perfect for those intrigued by crime, justice, and compelling personal narratives. Order now for fast shipping and explore the captivating world of Jimmy Two Guns today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785304552
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bonnier
Description:
James 'Jimmy Two Guns' McIntyre was Glasgow's go-to gangland lawyer and consigliere to one of Scotland's foremost crime families. His maverick approach to the law and a client list that included some of the most feared gangland figures of the time - including the McGoverns and Paul Ferris - ensured that he was always in demand but under the constant scrutiny of the authorities.
Now Jimmy Two Guns recounts the cases he handled, the strokes he pulled, plus his arrests, a high-speed car chase with the drug squad, his time in 'the cooler' for allegedly attempting to murder a detective inspector, a million-pound hijacking and much more. He tells how he bounced back after being the target of a near fatal underworld hit, before being arrested by an armed response unit for possession of two illegal guns.
Described by Paul Ferris as 'funny, flamboyant, and fearless' and 'razor sharp, with balls of steel', James McIntyre has had an extraordinary life, eventually reinventing himself as a top TV script writer. But for Jimmy Two Guns, the truth has always been stranger than fiction.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785304552
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bonnier
Description:
James 'Jimmy Two Guns' McIntyre was Glasgow's go-to gangland lawyer and consigliere to one of Scotland's foremost crime families. His maverick approach to the law and a client list that included some of the most feared gangland figures of the time - including the McGoverns and Paul Ferris - ensured that he was always in demand but under the constant scrutiny of the authorities.
Now Jimmy Two Guns recounts the cases he handled, the strokes he pulled, plus his arrests, a high-speed car chase with the drug squad, his time in 'the cooler' for allegedly attempting to murder a detective inspector, a million-pound hijacking and much more. He tells how he bounced back after being the target of a near fatal underworld hit, before being arrested by an armed response unit for possession of two illegal guns.
Described by Paul Ferris as 'funny, flamboyant, and fearless' and 'razor sharp, with balls of steel', James McIntyre has had an extraordinary life, eventually reinventing himself as a top TV script writer. But for Jimmy Two Guns, the truth has always been stranger than fiction.