Fifty Dead Men Walking: The Heroic True Story of a British Secret Agent Inside the IRA

by Martin McGartland

Book Overview

For more than four years, Martin McGartland lived a double-life. To the IRA, he was a trusted intelligence officer and an integral member of an active-service unit. To the British Government, however,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844547515
• ISBN13: 9781844547517
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: John Blake
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Outstandingly gripping.

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.

Amazing read

I read this book cover to cover in 24 hours !!! , i couldn't put it down . It shows true IRA and sprecial branch life , and exposses the IRA for the real scum that they are . This book is so well written and i would seriously recommend the new book by the same author " Dead man running"

realistic view to troubles in northern ireland

fifty dead men walking is an amazing true life story. Martin McGartland is a very brave man to do what he did, it had me in tears to think that now he is away from his children & family whom he will never see again . i can only say that i wish Martin Mcgartland well in his new life as he truly deserves it

A very interesting, well written book

I couldn't put this book down and the end had me in tears. McGartland's account of his work as an agent for the Special Branch is both captivating and intriguing. Definately worth a read, although that I think that the book could do with a map or with a better explanation of some of the towns and roads mentioned. After having spent a year in Northern Ireland, mostly near Belfast, I still had to look at a map every now and then to find out get a picture of what ares McGartland was writing about.

Hard hitting personal account of a very moving true story

Excellent story with interesting personal accounts which have you feeling encaptivated in the life of 'Agent Carol'. The down to earth, almost conversational tone of the book also adds to the reality of it, which succeeds in encasing what it is like growing up in some areas of Northern Ireland. Definitely not biased towards the British - or the IRA as has been ludicrously suggested, as I am aware from living just outside Belfast. An eye-opening book definitely not to be missed.