The Witness
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Narrated by:
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Charlie Kelly
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Nicola Tallant
About this listen
Joey O'Callaghan was just 18 years old when he became a ghost - the youngest ever person to be signed up to the Witness Protection Programme.
Groomed into a drug gang from the age of 10, a cold-blooded assassination sickened him to his core, and he broke the golden bond of gangland silence. His evidence won murder convictions against two of the most violent drug bosses in Ireland. Relocated to England with a new identity, Joey had to face the world alone, and soon realised it was he who had received the life sentence. 15 years on, the ripple effects of the gunshots that rang out that night continue to leave a devastating legacy for everyone. None more so than Joey 'The Lips'. This is his story.
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"Gritty, terrifying and the most incredible true gangland story you will ever read. The Witness is hard to put down but will be harder to forget." (Donal Macintyre)
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- Anonymous User
- 14-06-24
Moving, Honestly
Open honest heart breaking, respect what this guy went through, disgraceful how the police let him down.
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- Jeraldo
- 03-08-23
Extraordinary
A powerful, explosive and compelling exposé of two systems. One is how a young child can be groomed into a life of crime and the other of a feeble witness protection programme that let down this particular individual. Gritty and at times challenging, I found it hard to put down, despite the difficult content. A brilliant read, but it must carry a caveat - this is real and sometimes truth is worse than fiction.
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- Neil Johnson
- 20-04-22
Exceptional
One of the best books I've listened to on Audible. The story and Narration was outstanding. 10/10
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- RagTag
- 15-07-22
Harrowing read
While the story of this poor boys plight is quite distressing to read, I enjoyed the book, narration and overall performance. Wishing Joey happiness and peace x
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- Sean
- 17-05-24
Unbelievable
A gut wrenching and detailed story of how a young man's life has been destroyed.
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- Biffon
- 30-11-21
gripping,sad and brave
a story that will make you realise what an easy life you have had , from start to finish I was moved by this kids life,it could have been any of us born into different circumstances , you will want Joey to survive an incredible man
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- Mr C Wood
- 07-02-24
Gripping
A gripping story from start to finish, from a young lad the Dublin underworld. It’s horrific reading at times but the bravery Joey shows is admirable.
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- Shelly redden
- 18-03-24
inspiration
narrated very well. Heartbreaking but truly inspired. I wish Joe all the best and to stay strong as he has every day since that vile monster TRIED to break him! I wish him true happiness and good health and to his family.
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- Tina D
- 26-09-22
Brilliant book
Absolutely brilliant book ,very sad & hard to listen to sometimes but i literally couldn’t stop listening! You sit @ home & think you are having a hard life & then realise after listening to this compelling true history of one small young little lad that you actually don’t have it so bad ! Trouble is now ! I still need to know more !!! Definitely a 5* book
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- K Marsh
- 06-03-24
Great listen
A slow burner but once it is going it's a great listen. Well narrated leaving you eager to get to the next chapter.
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