For over sixty years, Ian Withers traversed the world’s shadowy underbelly, undertaking daring missions that defined the very essence of danger and intrigue. He recovered abducted children, gathered intelligence for both left and right-wing regimes, and even found himself imprisoned due to a British prime minister’s ill-fated wager.
From tracking down fraudsters to bugging the leaders of international coups and cracking open assassination plots, Wither’s life was a relentless pursuit of the truth. He outwitted the IRA’s Hyde Park bomber with a masterful bluff, located Jeremy Thorpe’s illicit lover, and risked it all to reunite snatched tug-of-love children with their desperate parents.
Now, Britain’s most controversial agent-for-hire invites you into the heart of his thrilling and dangerous world. Dangerous Escapades is a gripping, illuminating, and unflinching account of a steely English gentleman’s rise to the pinnacle of his profession.
Join Ian Withers on an unforgettable journey through a life lived in the darkest of shadows, where every step could be his last. This is the astonishing true story of a modern-day adventurer, a master of disguise, and a fearless seeker of justice.
Tabella dei contenuti
CONTENTS
Prologue
1. The Early Years
2. Learning the Ropes
3. Police Constable Withers
4. The Jeremy Thorpe Case
5. Cocktails and Convicts
6. Spying for South Africa
7. The Bug Business
8. The Statuette and the Shoe
9. The Police Chief and The Porn King
10. Abductions
11. The Bad Bet
12. Brixton and Bombs
13. The IRA
14. A Restart
15. Rebuilding
16. The Secret Weapon
17. Finding Patti
18. The Dentist’s Son and the Scientist’s Daughter
19. Fleeing Sweden
20. The Primodos Scandal
21. Operation Unit Six
22. Pursuit in Argentina
23. A Drink With Farrah Fawcett-Majors
24. The Fastnet Disaster
25. Mission to the West Bank
26. Escape From Greece
27. The Search for John Downey
28. Relocating
29. An Invitation to Spy
30. Meeting the President
31. Uncovering a Coup
32. Foiling a Coup
33. The Aftermath
34. Operation Carlton Towers
35. Placing a Mole
36. Eavesdropping in Edgware
37. The Assassination of Gérard Hoarau
38. Death Threats
39. Searching for Sandra Valentine
40. The Broker who Vanished
41. The Paedophile Priest and the Priory of Sion
42. Sir Mark Thatcher and the Wonga Coup
Epilogue
Contact
Circa l’autore
A founding member of the ‘World Association of Professional Investigators (WAPI), Ian serves on the governing council and has completed five terms as chairman. Licensed for over 10 years as a PI in Maryland, USA, where he is a retired member of various professional investigators associations and was an assistant editor for international news with PI Magazine.He represented WAPI on the UK Investigator Sector Group (UK-ISG) and represented both the UK and Irish PI sectors in negotiations with governments on the regulation of the private investigation sector. Ian appeared in five TV documentaries and is featured in eleven published books. He holds the City & Guilds NVQ Level 4 in Investigations and the National Qualification Certificate (B-Tech IQ) Level 3 Award in Professional Investigations.Presently, Ian is enjoying retirement between Ireland, Cyprus, and the US, until the next call comes in.
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