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Hit ’Em Hard

Jack Spot, King of the Underworld

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Hit ’Em Hard

By: Wensley Clarkson
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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Biography of Jack Spot, king of the 1950s London underworld who inspired both the Krays and the Richardsons.

One time king of the underworld, Jack Spot was known as one of the most powerful criminals in Britain—amassing incredible wealth, and being associated with a string of women, throughout his 30-year career.

From taking to the streets of London in the thirties and associating with the pantheon of criminals who led the '60s organisations, Jack Spot’s tale is a gripping cocktail of dastardly crimes and glamourous associations.

He was looked up to by some of Britain’s most notorious faces—such as the Krays and the Richardsons who saw him as a mentor and genius in the craft of crime.

©2002 Wensley Clarkson (P)2022 W F Howes Organized Crime True Crime

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I liked this audiobook. The narration was great, pace also very good. The story itself is an human one at its core. It explores an extremely interesting character who once ran London's gangland. Doesn't shy away from the violent incidents but also doesn't glorify them and then turn the subject into a cartoon villain as so many books do. Worth a listen.

Great story told in a non-sensational yet entertaining way!

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Well put together history of the British Underworld.
Well narrated and informative throughout telling Jack Spot’s rise and fall

Crime really doesn’t pay

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A A A AA A A A A A A A good book, excuse my stutter

Nice

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quality book, need more Wensley Clarkson books. would recommend highly recommend good good very good

quality

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brilliant book I work in and around soho and Cumberland hotel former known as hardrock hotel so I've visted the places and bars in this book ..I'd recommend it to any true crime fans .well written and read loved it

Fantastic book

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Fantastic story. It doesn’t glorify the crimes in any way. In fact, crime really didn’t pay for Jack Spot. One of the best audio books I’ve had in a while.

What a story

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loved it, the story of criminal legend. I wish audible.did more of these. it had everything, Al real rollercoaster ride that had the message crime doesn't pay.

my favourite British gangster biography

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