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2000s: One man, the accused, gives the speech of his life…
You Don’t Know Me
What you need to know before your trail
An unnamed defendant is accused of murder. Before the Closing Speeches, the young man sacks his lawyer, and gives his own defence.
His barrister told him to leave some things out. But if he’s going to go down for life, he wants to tell the truth.
As he talks us through the evidence, his life is in our hands. We, the reader – member of the jury – must listen to his story.
His defence raises many questions. But in the end, only one matters: Did he do it?
Travel Guide
The Central Criminal Court
This might not be a booktrail but it’s a definite tour of the British criminal and justice system.Of one man and his defence. There are several courts in London but the central one, known as The Old Bailey is open for tours and trials so you really can get an insight into the criminal minds of the day.
This is the London of the gangs who pervade and dirty the streets with violence and threat. This one black man in the dock, stands accused of being a part of this world, and he gives a frightening and unbelievable realistic insight into the minds of gang members. The author is well versed to showcase these characters – he knows their language, their culture and their turf. There are many versions of a gang member – from the ‘Oldies’; those who have been living that life for years, and the ‘Tinies’; children who are used and infiltrated into that world and one day will become the Oldies.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: You Don’t Know Me
Author/Guide: Imran Mahmood Destination: London Departure Time: 2017
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