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For years, Europes most dangerous criminals operated in the shadows, hidden behind an impenetrable veil of encryption. Murderers, cartel lords, gun traffickers, and drug barons spoke freely on EncroChat, an ultra-secure communications platform they believed was untraceable. Police couldn’t hack it, Intelligence services couldn’t crack it, and on the darknet, it was gospel: Encro was God mode.

From the bestselling true crime author behind the Brotherhood thriller series and Morgue Monster, Stu Armstrong brings you 'Crimes That Rocked Britain – Volume One', The first book in the 'Crimes that Rocked Britain Series' by Stu Armstrong, which is an unflinching deep-dive into the darkest corners of the UK’s criminal history. This gripping collection of real-life horror tells the stories behind the headlines where everyday life was shattered by moments of unimaginable violence, twisted obsession, and cold-blooded evil.

Baby Killer 2: Is Lucy Letby Innocent? is an in-depth exploration of one of the most controversial and emotionally charged criminal cases in recent history. Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder six others, has become a figure at the center of polarizing debates about justice, evidence, and systemic failures in healthcare.

A Legacy of Betrayal is a blistering exposé of the UK’s most shocking police corruption scandals, charting a harrowing history of misconduct that stretches from the earliest days of the force to the headlines of today. From falsified evidence and secret cover-ups to institutional racism and criminal conspiracies, this book reveals just how deep the rot goes.

For the first time, the lid is lifted on the world's fastest growing combat sport, Bare Knuckle Boxing, written by Stu Armstrong, who has worked in the centre of the sometimes controversial sport. The purest form of pugilism is a nest of vipers with of the most with dirty tricks, and secrets at every turn.

The Rothschild Legacy: Power, Wealth, and Influence takes listeners on a journey through the fascinating history of one of the most influential and controversial families in the world—the Rothschilds. From their humble beginnings in 18th-century Frankfurt to their rise as banking giants, the Rothschild family has long been synonymous with immense wealth, power, and global influence.

Back by popular demand as the next installment of The Diaries of a Doorman series of books, Bouncers & Bravado is a further collection of true short stories based on the years that Armstrong has worked the doors in the UK and abroad. This book is another real insight into the funny, tragic, and completely bizarre people and experiences encountered by a doorman. Yes, maybe there is a bit of artistic license in there, but only a bit. Names have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty!

Lee Murray’s life reads like a Hollywood script—except every jaw-dropping moment is real. From the brutal world of cage fighting to masterminding the largest cash robbery in UK history, his story is one of extraordinary highs and devastating lows. Raised in the tough streets of South London, Murray was a born fighter—both inside and outside the cage. His raw talent and knockout power saw him rise through the ranks of British MMA, culminating in a UFC fight that would put his name on the global stage.

Bare Knuckle Kings: 19th Century Champions by Stu Armstrong takes listeners into the heart of the bare-knuckle boxing world during one of its most vibrant and dangerous eras—the 19th century. This meticulously researched book brings to life the champions who rose from humble beginnings to forge legacies in a sport that was as raw as it was revered. Armstrong highlights each fighter’s journey, from their origins to the brutal and often bloody matches that cemented their reputations as legends of the ring.

Mary Bell’s name to this day is infamous in Newcastle upon Tyne. Aged only 11 in 1968, she murdered two young boys, one aged three and one aged four, in Scotswood, an area of the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne. In both instances, Mary Bell told the victim that he had a sore throat, which she would massage to make them better before her hands became tighter when she would strangle them to death.

Stu Armstrong delivers a chilling and unflinching exploration of one of the UK’s most devastating modern crimes, the grooming and murder of 17-year-old Ashleigh Hall by convicted sex offender Peter Chapman. Told through a powerful mix of factual investigation and fictionalised scenes, this book pulls listeners into the shadowy corners of the internet, where predators lurk behind fake profiles and innocent trust can be a fatal mistake.

Author Stu Armstrong delves into the horrifying and shocking case of Lucy Letby, a seemingly ordinary neonatal nurse whose quiet demeanor masked a terrifying secret. This true-crime narrative explores Letby’s early life in the small town of Hereford, her promising career as a nurse, and the disturbing string of infant deaths that would eventually lead to her exposure as one of the most notorious medical killers in modern British history.

Doormen & Divas is the fourth and final book in Stu Armstrong’s highly successful The Diaries of a Doorman series of books. Once again, Armstrong is back with his unique and humorous writing style as he recalls more tales from his life as a bouncer. Gritty, truthful, funny, sad, tragic, and bizarre stories are recounted by Armstrong that will have you gripping the edge of your seat one minute and fall off of it laughing the next. As a doorman for over 20 years, Stu has seen a lot - maybe too much!

The Diaries of a Doorman Volume 3 - Bouncing in the Sun is set in the Canary Islands back in the 1990s where Stu worked and lived in the murky world of Doormen. This was a time and a place where the line between bouncer and villain was often blurred.

A collection of true short stories based on the years that I have worked on the doors in the UK and abroad. This book is a real insight into the funny, tragic, and completely bizarre people and experiences encountered by a doorman.

In the early hours of a September morning, one of Britain’s most beloved natural landmarks, the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, was deliberately and coldly felled. The world-famous tree, nestled beside Hadrian’s Wall in the heart of Northumberland, had stood for centuries as a symbol of serenity, history, and connection. Its loss sent shockwaves through the public, igniting anger, sorrow, and an urgent call for justice. This book tells the full, unflinching story behind that shocking act.

The Sunderland Strangler is a chilling and meticulously researched account of one of Britain's most notorious serial killers—Steven Grieveson. Based on true events, this gripping narrative blends factual detail with carefully imagined scenes, dialogue, and character insights to recreate the life, crimes, and eventual conviction of a man who terrorised a community for years.

This is the story of the legend of unlicensed boxing in England, growing up to follow in the footsteps of his murdered father, going into the fight game. A journey from a boy to a true fighting man, out to avenge the murder of his father, and literally fighting for not only his life, but the lives of his family. Full of twists and turns at every point, based on the true story of a legend of unlicensed boxing, and a true fighting man.

THE DIARIES OF A DOORMAN RELOADED' was created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the original ‘DIARIES OF A DOORMAN’ books, step back one more time deep into, the often murky world, of working the doors! It's not a life that's for everyone, a world where every night you are potentially putting your neck on the line to keep night-time revellers safe.

Bouncer is the essential guide to becoming an SIA licensed door supervisor in the UK. The book that tells it like it is! If you want to become a door supervisor in the UK then this is a must-have. This audiobook covers the history of the job and asks if the job is really for you. It explains how to find the very best training and what to expect on this training. It tells you how to find a job and what to expect on your first night on the door, as well as sharing some excellent advice on coping with the after-effects of violence for the first time.