{"product_id":"armed-and-dangerous-shaun-attwood-9781912885312","title":"Armed and Dangerous: London Gangster's Path to Multiple Murders and 45 Years in Prison","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"They just don't make them like John anymore. A real tough who has lived the best and worst in life!\" - Shaun Attwood, true crime author\/YouTuber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter an astonishing 45-year journey through the labyrinthine confines of every single UK prison, John Hilton, now 94, who holds the dubious title of being one of the longest-serving criminals in UK history, is finally breaking his silence.\u003cbr\u003eIn his compelling autobiography, he offers a gripping and unfiltered account of his tumultuous life, from his tragic beginnings in the aftermath of World War II to his descent into a life of crime.\u003cbr\u003eHilton's first stint in a young offenders' prison at the age of sixteen came about when he was caught stealing money from the till of a local fruit and veg stall where he worked. During this dark period, he suffered life-altering injuries while incarcerated, losing several fingers and he quickly learned how to navigate the harsh realities of the prison system.\u003cbr\u003eThese traumatic experiences only fuelled Hilton's dangerous path into a life of armed robberies and even murder, cementing his dangerous mind-set.\u003cbr\u003eOn one fateful night in 1978, during a robbery gone wrong, Hilton shot a diamond merchant in the back, and accidentally shot his crime partner. He was faced with an uncomfortable decision: whether to let his friend bleed to death and to discard the body or to take him to a hospital, running the risk of being caught for a double homicide.\u003cbr\u003eDetailing the ever-changing prison regime through the decades, Hilton's autobiography is not merely a chronicle of wrongdoing but a tale of sacrifice, honour and resourcefulness. He candidly takes readers on a journey through his ruthless and unforgiving mind. This deeply personal account is a must-read for anyone interested in the criminal justice system, the psyche of a dangerous armed robber, the old East End of London and the remarkable gangsters it produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shaun Attwood,John Hilton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 191288531X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781912885312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nielsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/22\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.61d","brand":"Shaun Attwood","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48519620329727,"sku":"9781912885312","price":15.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_16602044-ee54-4a62-aa89-571638e5b62d.jpg?v=1778737862","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/armed-and-dangerous-shaun-attwood-9781912885312","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}