Fat Freddie

Discover the gripping story of 'Fat Freddie' by Stephen Breen, published in 2020. This compelling book, spanning 368 pages, delves into the tumultuous life of Freddie Thompson, who first entered the courtroom at just seventeen, already setting his sights on becoming a major crime boss. Breen captures the chaos and brutality of Thompson's criminal career, which unfolded over two decades and was marked by violence and murder. The narrative intensifies as a failed drug deal ignites a deadly feud in Dublin's south inner city, leading to devastating consequences for all involved, including Thompson's childhood friends. Praised by the Irish Sunday Mirror as 'explosive' and described as 'a fascinating read' by Seán O'Rourke on RTÉ's Today with Seán O'Rourke, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the dark underbelly of crime and the complexities of human ambition. Don't miss out on this riveting exploration of one man's rise and fall in the world of organized crime.