The Thief Taker

In 1725, London was a lawless city ruled by criminal gangs. The self-proclaimed 'Thief Taker,' William Dempsey, played the legal system and ran a criminal empire. He battled against his past and rival gangsters to maintain control of the streets, aided by his loyal lieutenant and a prominent Madam. However, his empire was built on deceit and betrayal, and his enemies discovered his weaknesses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

In the bustling streets of 1725 London, a lawless world was ruled by criminal gangs, with an organized police force still decades away. The self-proclaimed "Thief Taker," William Dempsey, played a dangerous game by exploiting the legal system to prosecute thieves and manipulate witnesses, all while building his own criminal empire.

Battling against the demons of his past and rival gangsters, Dempsey fought tirelessly to maintain control of the streets, aided by his most loyal lieutenant and a prominent Madam. However, the Thief Taker's empire was built on deceit and betrayal, and he knew that his enemies were always watching, waiting for the right moment to strike.

As the stakes grew higher, Dempsey found himself caught in a web of treachery and danger. He knew that his enemies were closing in, and the politicians were becoming increasingly aware of his activities. With every move he made, Dempsey was risking everything he had worked for.

In this historical thriller, set in early Georgian London, the lines between good and evil blurred, and the Thief Taker was forced to navigate a treacherous world where trust was a rare commodity and every decision could have fatal consequences. As he battled to protect his empire and his own life, Dempsey discovered that the consequences of his actions were far-reaching and that he had become a pawn in a larger game that was beyond his control.

In the end, the Thief Taker was forced to confront his own demons and make a choice that would change the course of his life forever. He could continue to play the game, risking everything he had, or he could choose to walk away, leaving his empire behind and starting over.

The decision was a difficult one, but the Thief Taker knew that he had to choose wisely. He had come too far to give up now, and he was determined to survive whatever challenges lay ahead.

In the end, the Thief Taker emerged victorious, but at a great cost. He had lost friends, family, and everything he had ever valued. But he had also gained a newfound respect for the dangers of the world he had once thought he knew.

As he walked away from the chaos and destruction that had once defined his life, the Thief Taker knew that he had learned a valuable lesson. He had learned that the line between good and evil was blurred, and that the consequences of his actions were far-reaching. He had also learned that he was stronger than he had ever thought possible, and that he was capable of overcoming even the most impossible odds.

In the end, the Thief Taker was a reminder that the world was a complex and dangerous place, and that anyone who ventured into it must be prepared to face the consequences of their actions. He was a hero, a villain, and a survivor, and his story would continue to be told for generations to come.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803135885