The Ref

by Doug Allec

The Ref is an enigma. He controls a team of four highly trained ex-servicemen who are experts in assassinations known collectively as "Them." They work in unison, each one supporting the other. This book is a record of ruthless, daring murders, one closely connected to a member of the Royal Family, carried out under the control of the Ref.

Meet Gloria, a high-class escort, and her connection to the Ref and the team. Set in London, England, in the '90s, some of these stories are said to be true by the spoken word passed on through people who were connected to the Ref and "Them." Others are fiction but both will intrigue and captivate you.

276 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 26, 2026

About the author

The author of The Ref has led a chequered life. Born into poverty in South East London, England, in the 1940s. Educated at West Square School in Westminster, London, he became a successful athlete, excelling in track running but declined an invitation to join the Gordon Pirie running club to join a local professional football club. In his adult life he went on to work successfully in commerce.

Reviews

[R J Mckay · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too much chaos and not enough plot.