Dead Man Running

by Martin McGartland

This gripping sequel details Martin McGartland's attempts to find the truth.

Genres: Autobiography, History, Ebooks, Biography, Nonfiction, Military Fiction

222 pages, Paperback

First published January 21, 1999

Reviews

[Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book. An extremely brave man who never got the support he deserved. Saved so many lives at a cost of almost losing his.

[Conor · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the shittest books I've ever read, Comes across as a snivelling sel-centred snitch who wonders why everyone hates him.

[Nathan · Rating 1 out of 5]

I could not finish reading this tripe. I had read the first book which I rather enjoyed. There is not much point reading the first if you read this as the first quarter of the book is just a recap, of the first book. Almost verbatim.
The second quarter was all about him being 'victimized' by police. Although he openly admitted the first time they picked on him he had blatantly ignored a request by a policeman to move his car. What did he expect? He was aggrieved that his real identity was on police computers, seriously compromising his secret new identity, but he had been perfectly happy to write a book about it!
Seriously though if he was wanting to make money out of a "sequel" he should have done a lot better than just whinge, he basically blames everyone but himself. I understand and accept that he was a very courageous man to do the things he did in Ireland/NI but you have to realise that the line of work you are in is going to mean that if you are found out, and are put on an IRA hit-list then you need to keep under the radar. Not antagonize coppers, or write a bloody book.

Also if you do want to make money, as well as writing a decent book, you want to actually charge a fee for it. This was free and worth every penny.

[Iain · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this most concerning and at times difficult to accept.

Intelligence gathering, that which MI5, in the case of 'the troubles' were tasked to accomplish was heavily dependant upon 'HUMINT' (intelligence (information) given over by human sources).

Martin McGartland may well have ruffled feathers within the establishment and may well have acted stupidly when first asked by a police constable to 'move on', but why was he dragged into the courts and treated as he was?

When in a position of being responsible for intelligence gathering look at the long-term harm that is being done to future recruitment of sources.

Much of this tale, although I believe to factual, is difficult to comprehend.

[Kozzah Saidsoh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating follow-up book to 50 Dead Men Walking. Detailing the aftermath of working undercover for the Government as an informant against the IRA during the troubles and how he was dropped like a hot potato when it was decided by higher powers in place that he was of no use to them anymore, which left him vulnerable to retribution from the IRA, this guy had done so much to save so many innocent lives and then discarded like refuse, a shockingly true tale of deception on behalf of those supposed to protect him, feel sad for the fella but his memoir details how corrupt politicians and people in positions of trust can behave savagely when they please behind desks and hidden doors.

[Janet Cardillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down

What a story. It's sad, poignant, frustrating and infuriating. Although written about n. Ireland, the power, fraud, lying, coverups and murder go on in the United States as well. I suppose it's a little easier reading because it is another country, and, hey it happened a long time ago. What's the big deal? It's all settled now. I've even traveled thru n. Ireland. But the horror of being so terrified that you would throw yourself out a 3 story window, well, it doesn't get more riveting than that. An awesome story. Where's the movie?

[Dave Hodson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely courageous man. I could not put this book down, I salute your bravery and wish you all the very best Marty, live peacefully.

A lifetime of events in such a short time, this pace of life would break the toughest of men, extremely well told from the man that lived it. May god bless and look over you Marty.

[craig armstrong · Rating 4 out of 5]

a great follow up

after reading the original fifty dead men walking, I got this for a bargain 99p. Well worth it although I had hoped for a better ending to all this. Unreal to think mi5 are so blaise in their treatment of guys who have so much for their fight on terrorism! Thoroughly enjoyed this anyway

[Matthew Andrus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Decided to read this after reading 50 Dead men walking as I was keen to see what he was upto since going into hiding, what struck was how badly he was treated by the authorities, RUC, British intelligence services.
Makes you wonder why these people do what they do especially considering how they are treated afterwards!

[Stephen Colin Williamson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hero...no other word for him

Martin, on his own, as a teenager put his life on the line and saved the lives of so many people...I am ex RUC and for me the biggest save was Bumper in Ne Barnsley RUC, cause I worked with him. Thankyou Marty, you'll always be be appreciated by those who were there and know.

[Jack · Rating 3 out of 5]

Autobiography of a Northern Ireland Special Branch informer made bitter by his experience.

[Stephen Litchfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed

What a good read enjoyed both books in this series but the first was the better of the two but you must read both. All the best to the author

[Rhemaboy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read!

So much happened behind the scenes it’s hard to know truth. I’m just glad today’s generation are unfamiliar with stories like this!

[Douglas Taylor]

Brilliant book, it a terrific insight to the secret services during the NI troubles

[Samuel Mackay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating book. Really interesting insight into the Troubles in Ireland. Incredibly entertaining and emotional aswell.

[Rhonda Heyns · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the sequel to Fifty Dead Men Walking by Martin McGartland. It is a continuation of his story as a Special Branch agent infiltrating the IRA, and his life after he was discovered by the IRA and narrowly escaped with his life. It covers the obstacles he encountered hiding out on the Mainland, the harassment received by the local police forces, his struggles to remain safe from IRA agents looking to finish the job of ending his life. The very people Martin risked his life for on a daily basis turned their backs on him during this time of need. I read it on Kindle, and while there were many typos, it remained as engaging as his first book.

[Eilish Hargan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A total eye opener I must say very intriguing

Absolutely brilliant reading, I have read both your books within days, truly eye opening on both sides but not surprising, I do see from growing b up here in northern Ireland myself why one side would be wanting to kill, not that I agree on anyway with that, I can see how n why u wanted to help people, n it's heart breaking for how bad those people have treated you for all u have done. I hope and pray you get to the bottom of it soon and that u get to live a happy life, you have opened up my eyes to those who live close to us here back home. I hope you write another book soon

[Darren Keighley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a continuation of Fifty Dead Men Walking.
I found this story interesting but slightly repetitive, a lot of the first book is wrote in this - to help you understand his story, but it's as though its been copied word for word which is quite boring & I found myself flicking pages until his present story continued.
I can't believe our government treats someone so bad after all the work he has done to keep people safe.

[Charlie Lake · Rating 4 out of 5]

True story of an IRA informant to MI5 (FBI equivalent) who was betrayed by MI5 to the IRA after his value decreased. Not a book that would appeal to those of the Nationalist persuasion but for those of you who live outside of Ireland seeking to understand the sectarian history that tore Northern Ireland apart from the mid sixties to mid nineties, then put this one on your list. Made into a movie called 50 Dead Men Walking starring Ben Kingsley which brings the book to life. Recommended.

[Summer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite repetitious after reading "Fifty Dead Men Walking." The second highlights his day to day struggles. It also highlights collusion between his handlers, MI 5, Northumbria police, and the IRA. Overall it was a decent update after reading his first book.

[Stuart · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit of a whine fest. Don't get me wrong, an incredibly brave man and was utterly shafted by all it seams, but the whole book just seems to be a vehicle for him to vent his feelings. Perfectly understandable but doesn't make it a hugely enjoyable read.

[G Ream · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the famous words (or infamous) of Rodney King...."Can't we all just get along?" Politics and religion have killed more people than....

[Citesc · Rating 1 out of 5]

the whole book is about one thing only: how he is right and everybody else is wrong!