Tommy Conlon,Ronan McGreevy
The Kidnapping: A hostage, a desperate manhunt and a bloody rescue that shocked Ireland
The Kidnapping: A hostage, a desperate manhunt and a bloody rescue that shocked Ireland
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In November 1983, Don Tidey, a businessman, was kidnapped by the IRA in suburban south Dublin. This book is a brilliantly reported account of the lead-up to his abduction, the massive manhunt that followed, his bloody rescue, the botched attempts to capture his abductors, and the devastating fall-out. It reveals interviews with Don Tidey and the families of Garda Gary Sheehan and Private Patrick Kelly, providing a startling and moving testimony of the lasting impact of these traumatic events.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2024
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
The No. 1 Bestseller in True Crime on Kindle, "The Kidnapping" is a gripping and thought-provoking account of a landmark event in Irish history. Written by two accomplished journalists and natives of Leitrim, the book delves deep into the lead-up to businessman Don Tidey's abduction, the massive manhunt that followed, his bloody rescue, the botched attempts to capture his abductors, and the devastating fall-out – personal and national – that followed.
At the heart of "The Kidnapping," revealing interviews with Don Tidey, speaking about his experience in detail for the first time, and with the families of Garda Gary Sheehan and Private Patrick Kelly, provide a startling and moving testimony of the lasting impact of these traumatic events. The book is both a gripping read and one that raises profound questions for today's Ireland.
"The Kidnapping" has received widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its brilliant reporting, insightful analysis, and powerful storytelling. It has been described as "a triumph," "intertwining personal narratives with wider themes of remembrance, loss, courage, and blame," and "a fascinating read."
In conclusion, "The Kidnapping" is an important and compelling book that offers a unique perspective on a significant chapter in Irish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, history, or contemporary Ireland.
Weight: 268g
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781405959018
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