Today's gangsters are a far cry from their earlier counterparts. The
godfathers of old were seen by many as a stabilizing influence; their
power inspired respect and they kept the underworld in check. Gangs of
the 21st century have spread their brutality far and wide. The old
crimes of prostitution and extortion are being dropped in favor of
multi-million dollar drug deals, bringing gangsters more money and power
than ever before. It is a cut-throat industry that is conducted in the
shadows and driven solely by profit. Acclaimed true crime author Wensley
Clarkson has met many of Britain's richest and most powerful gangs. In
this fascinating and gripping account, he provides an extraordinary
insight into the dark and glamorous underworld of British organized
crime. His investigation leads to the shocking conclusion that crime is
perhaps the third largest industry in the UK.