Synopsis
Step inside Britain's most notorious prison in this Sunday Times bestseller – a darkly humorous and shockingly raw account of life as a prison officer at HMP Manchester, better known as Strangeways.
With astonishing candour and a blend of grit and empathy, seasoned prison officer Neil Samworth reveals the stark reality behind Strangeways' towering walls in this gripping memoir. Navigating a...
Details
07 February 2019304 pages
9781509883554Imprint: Pan
Reviews
Neil Samworth’s story is authentic, tough, horrifying in some places and hilarious in others. It captivates the reader because the author’s honesty and decency shine through as he tells it like it is on the daily roller coaster ride of prison life in Strangeways. An enthralling, exciting but disturbing book.Jonathan Aitken
A fascinating insight into the workings of a prison and the effects that staffing cuts have had on those trying to maintain order . . . a frequently shocking read.Daily Express
