A Force Like No Other: The Next Shift: More real stories from the RUC men and women who policed the Troubles

A remarkable book . The story of the RUC is one that should be told. And it's told brilliantly. Talk Radio, London Without the contribution of those in this book there would have been no peace process. They can be proud of what they did to defend democracy and the rule of law Lord Caine, former adviser to the Secrectary of State for Northern Ireland It is the human element that makes this a powerful book, one that will not appeal to everyone, especially those who have no fondness for the police, but it a hard book to ignore as it is a candid reflection of some very bloody times in recent Northern Irish history, as told by real people. A Force Like No Other and A Force Like No Other: The Next Shift emphasise Colin Breen's professional and emotional attachment to his old force, and highlights his credentials as a very fine writer indeed. Dropped the Moon blog COLIN BREEN is a journalist and broadcaster and has written extensively for local and national papers, including the Belfast Telegraph, Sunday World and Sunday Times. In his former life he served in the RUC, and was based in Belfast for over ten years at the height of the Troubles. He is currently working on a TV project on The Shankill Butchers for BBC Northern Ireland.