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Jimmy Two Guns
- The Life and Crimes of a Gangland Lawyer
- Narrated by: James J McIntyre
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
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Summary
The astonishing true story of Glasgow gangland confidant James McIntyre, aka Jimmy Two Guns
James 'Jimmy Two Guns' McIntyre was Glasgow's go-to gangland lawyer and consigliere to one of Scotland's foremost crime families. His maverick approach to the law and a client list that included some of the most feared gangland figures of the time - including the McGoverns and Paul Ferris - ensured that he was always in demand but under the constant scrutiny of the authorities.
Now Jimmy Two Guns recounts the cases he handled, the strokes he pulled, plus his arrests, a high-speed car chase with the drug squad, his time in 'the cooler' for allegedly attempting to murder a cop and much more. He tells how he bounced back after being the target of a near-fatal underworld hit, before being arrested by an armed response unit for possession of two pistols, and reveals with wit and a sharp pen what it's really like being a lawyer for the underdog.
Whatever you thought you knew about crime and justice, think again - because for Jimmy Two Guns, the truth has always been stranger than fiction.
'Crooked judges, bent cops and hypocrites in high places - the most truthful legal memoir you'll ever read. Superb.' Matthew Hall, bestselling novelist and BAFTA-winning screenwriter of Keeping Faith
'James McIntyre was a legal barracuda swimming both sides of the line; this memoir is his modus operandi.' G.F. Newman, creator of Law & Order and Judge John Deed
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-06-23
Very entertaining
Great listen describing the legal system in Scotland brilliantly. Very witty and informative about the different challenges encountered over a long career
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- TERRY BOYTLER
- 12-06-23
Marvellous stuff very well written
What an eye opener regarding the Scottish legal system
I laughed out loud many times and shook my head in disbelief many times .
James’s real life court room drama’s make this a must read book
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-06-23
Great book funny and clever in equal measure.
loved it ordered last night almost finished it. very cathartic for anyone wronged by the legal system.
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- Jordan monteith
- 19-07-23
FANDABYDOZY YA BASS
Super lioves it & now Jimmy 2guns is running with the lovies OH darling this oh darling that nip moi
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- Jaybow
- 15-10-24
Fantastic
So well written and really causes pause for thought. Enjoyed every second of this book.
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- russell
- 24-07-23
Fantastic
This really is one of the best books I have listened to in years, such fantastic writing and a great story.
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- Richard Monteith
- 27-05-23
"Quis custodiet ipso custodes"
fantastic insight into the "REAL MACHINATIONS OF SCOTS JUDICIARY& the sheer HYPOCRISY of a system still steeped by its draconian & old boy network....James j mcintyre's book "A MUST READ FOR ANY REFORMISTS & CRIMINOLOGIST
or yet to become either of above & if you think it's fiction THEN YOU MUST BE ALIGNED WITH THE CROWN OFFICE & JUDICIARY & stop building prisons & start building character...& helping your fellow/man/woman....& start judging your people not by creed nor colour but by character alone " AS THIS BOOK CLEARLY STATES "
A CLASSIC "STAND ALONE BOOK" AS there are not many characters like James j Mcinyre " the presumption of innocence
his doctrine " his fall from an office he held in contempt & his many acts of contempt
for said "high office" ...
(YOU CAN CONVERT THE LATIN TITLE YOURSELFS).
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- Emma Martin
- 15-06-23
Very funny and informative
Really enjoyed the insight into some of the Scottish legal system and James has some interesting and funny stories to tell.
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- Hunters
- 10-05-24
Outstanding!
Having heard James speak at Glasgow's 2024 CrimeCon, I was already hooked by his clever and witty delivery of life's lessons learned. I bought the book in paperback and audio and have just finished listening to the dulset tones of James as he once again captivated me by his mastery of the English language, insightful and often humourous assessment of otherwise emotive subject matter. Highly recommend! Absolutely brilliant 'Jimmy Three Guns' 😜
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- Anonymous User
- 24-01-24
Totally Honest
Honestly I liked everything about this story and definitely confirmed my thoughts about bent coppers.
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