Dick Kirby Libros

Published to coincide with the Flying Squad's Centenary. No-holds barred history of the most celebrated police unit in the Country.

'No-Holds-Barred' account of vicious gang warfare in 1920s and 1930s England centred on greyhound tracks and horse racing courses.

Superb collection of crime solving cases by Scotland Yard

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, this narrative follows Fred Wensley, a Somerset gardener who embarks on a remarkable journey to join the Metropolitan Police in 1888. Over the course of his 41-year career, he rises through the ranks to become Chief Constable of the Criminal Investigation Department. The story highlights his dedication, challenges, and the evolution of policing during a transformative period in British history.

No-holds barred history of Scotland Yard's elite Murder Squad. Gripping accounts of police investigations into notorious killings.

Reveals the inside story of arguably the most notorious and long running scandal in British policing history.

Reveals the inside story of the little known terrorist campaign in 1939-1940.

Gripping personal accounts by front line police officers in late 20th century.

Examines cases where convictions were achieved without the victims' bodies being found.

In their daily battle against a remorseless tide of crime, officers of London's Metropolitan Police routinely risk their lives protecting society.Veteran detective and crime author Dick Kirby has brought together a superb collection of inspiring stories of police gallantry over the last hundred years.All four officers to be honored with the George Cross, the highest civilian award have their stories told including Jim Beaton who saved Princess Anne from kidnap in The Mall.Three women officers have been awarded the George Medal, two for decoy work, the third for a heroic rooftop rescue.The book concludes with the astonishing story of a retired detective who tackled armed robbers at the cost of his eye. He may have left the Met behind him but not his courage.Every page of this gripping book is full of excitement and courage of the highest order.