Plotters: The UK Terrorists Who Failed

The UK has experienced fifteen terrorist attacks since 2017, but the iceberg of potential threats is much larger. Security services are striving to contain 3,000 jihadists, far-right extremists, and other potential threats. The book "Plotters" explores how and why British terror attacks happen and offers insight into the true picture of UK extremism. It is essential to understand the plotters to confront them.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

Since 2017, the United Kingdom has experienced fifteen devastating terrorist attacks. However, the horrors we see on our evening news are just the tip of the iceberg. Security services are tirelessly working to contain a staggering 3,000 jihadists, far-right extremists, and other potential threats. We are living in a new era of terror, where self-radicalizing individuals are planning violent acts, making it difficult to categorize them.

For every successful plot that has occurred in the past six years, including the Westminster Bridge attack, more than twice as many have been foiled. Some of these attempts were thwarted through nerve-wracking undercover operations, while others were narrowly avoided by brave citizens or derailed by the foolish mistakes of would-be attackers.

The stories of these failed terrorists invariably shed light on the true nature of UK extremism. Through interviews with senior counter-terror figures and astonishing court testimony, Plotters delves into the mechanisms behind these attacks and the reasons why they fail. The book explores various avenues used by the plotters, from dating websites and prison cells to Telegram networks and Tesco knives.

Lizzie Dearden's comprehensive investigation provides one unsettling certainty: the plotters will continue to emerge. To effectively confront them, we must gain a deeper understanding of their motivations and tactics. By studying these failed plots, we can learn from the mistakes of the past and develop strategies to prevent future attacks.

In conclusion, Plotters is a powerful and eye-opening account of the British terror attacks that have received less attention than they deserve. It sheds light on the vast network of potential threats facing the UK and highlights the tireless efforts of security services to keep us safe. By understanding the plotters and their methods, we can work towards a future where terrorism is no longer a threat to our society.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 166 x 242 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787389298