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This is the story of the legend of unlicensed boxing in England, growing up to follow in the footsteps of his murdered father, going into the fight game. A journey from a boy to a true fighting man, out to avenge the murder of his father, and literally fighting for not only his life, but the lives of his family. Full of twists and turns at every point, based on the true story of a legend of unlicensed boxing, and a true fighting man.

The 2010 Northumbria Police manhunt was the biggest ever police operation in Britain. It was conducted across Tyne and Wear and Northumberland with the objective of apprehending fugitive Raoul Moat, the former Newcastle nightclub bouncer who had just been released from Durham jail. After killing one person and wounding two others in a two-day shooting spree in July 2010, the 37-year-old went on the run for nearly a week. The manhunt concluded when Moat committed suicide, having shot himself in the town of Rothbury, Northumberland, following a six-hour standoff with armed police.

Doormen & Divas is the fourth and final book in Stu Armstrong’s highly successful The Diaries of a Doorman series of books. Once again, Armstrong is back with his unique and humorous writing style as he recalls more tales from his life as a bouncer. Gritty, truthful, funny, sad, tragic, and bizarre stories are recounted by Armstrong that will have you gripping the edge of your seat one minute and fall off of it laughing the next. As a doorman for over 20 years, Stu has seen a lot - maybe too much!

A collection of true short stories based on the years that I have worked on the doors in the UK and abroad. This book is a real insight into the funny, tragic, and completely bizarre people and experiences encountered by a doorman.

Back by popular demand as the next installment of The Diaries of a Doorman series of books, Bouncers & Bravado is a further collection of true short stories based on the years that Armstrong has worked the doors in the UK and abroad. This book is another real insight into the funny, tragic, and completely bizarre people and experiences encountered by a doorman. Yes, maybe there is a bit of artistic license in there, but only a bit. Names have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty!

Bare-knuckle boxing is now a sport in its own right, after emerging from the shadows over the last decade in the UK, and now stateside in the USA. Bare-knuckle boxing is now the world's fastest growing combat sport. But the purest form of pugilism has its critics, and many of them all quote the same things: “It's brutal." "It’s dangerous." "It's illegal.” And each of those statements is totally incorrect! Find out exactly why bare-knuckle boxing is medically proven to be safer than gloved boxing.

For the first time, the lid is lifted on the world's fastest growing combat sport, Bare Knuckle Boxing, written by Stu Armstrong, who has worked in the centre of the sometimes controversial sport. The purest form of pugilism is a nest of vipers with of the most with dirty tricks, and secrets at every turn.

Martin Keane thought the worst was behind him. A reformed man with a steady job, a loving partner, and a young son, he had left behind the reckless violence of his past. But when a relentless online troll begins tormenting his family, the facade of normal life begins to crack. At first, it's just cruel words on a screen. Then it escalates—threats, humiliation, and psychological warfare pushing Martin to his breaking point.

Putin by Stu Armstrong is a gripping blend of fact and fiction, delivering a compelling narrative that explores the life and legacy of one of the world’s most controversial leaders. Meticulously researched and infused with dramatic storytelling, this audiobook takes listeners deep into the psyche of Vladimir Putin, from his early days as a KGB operative in Soviet-era East Germany to his rise as the unchallenged ruler of modern Russia.

Butterbean: The Eric Esch Story by Stu Armstrong is an in-depth biography of the legendary heavyweight fighter Eric “Butterbean” Esch, tracing his journey from humble beginnings to global fame in combat sports. The book explores how Butterbean, once an overweight kid bullied for his size, defied expectations to become a dominant force in boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts.

Baby Killer 2: Is Lucy Letby Innocent? is an in-depth exploration of one of the most controversial and emotionally charged criminal cases in recent history. Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder six others, has become a figure at the center of polarizing debates about justice, evidence, and systemic failures in healthcare.

The Championess of Clerkenwell tells the thrilling and inspiring tale of Elizabeth Wilkinson, one of the earliest recorded female bare-knuckle boxers. Known for her skill, courage, and defiance of social norms, Elizabeth fights her way to the top of a brutal and male-dominated sport.

'A Boy Named Henry – British Boxing Legend Sir Henry Cooper's Story 'by Stu Armstrong is a captivating journey through the life of one of Britain’s most cherished sporting heroes. From humble beginnings in Bermondsey, South London, to his iconic battles in the ring, this compelling biography shines a light on the extraordinary man behind the gloves.

THE VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY STORY chronicles the extraordinary life of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a man who rose from humble beginnings in a small Ukrainian town to become a global symbol of courage and resistance. Combining elements of biography, drama, and historical insight, this book offers an intimate look at the personal and political journey of Ukraine’s wartime president.

Bare Knuckle Kings: 19th Century Champions by Stu Armstrong takes listeners into the heart of the bare-knuckle boxing world during one of its most vibrant and dangerous eras—the 19th century. This meticulously researched book brings to life the champions who rose from humble beginnings to forge legacies in a sport that was as raw as it was revered. Armstrong highlights each fighter’s journey, from their origins to the brutal and often bloody matches that cemented their reputations as legends of the ring.

Shadows on Scotswood delves into one of Britain’s most haunting criminal cases, reimagining the story of Mary Bell, a young girl who shocked a nation with her crimes in the 1960s, child murder committed by a child would be huge news. Set against the bleak, gritty backdrop of Newcastle’s Scotswood neighborhood, the book explores Mary’s troubled childhood, marred by neglect, abuse, and a toxic family environment that would shape her life in ways no one could have foreseen.

In Clubs and Cartels, Jake “Brick” Donnelly, a hardened nightclub bouncer and former bare-knuckle fighter, finds himself thrust into a violent underworld he’s long tried to avoid. Haunted by his brutal past and spiraling into cocaine addiction to numb his demons, Jake's life unravels as he becomes entangled with Tony Farah, a notorious local crime kingpin controlling the city’s underbelly.

Broken Glass is a gritty, high-octane British crime thriller set against the violent underworld of organized crime. The novel is the first in the Glass Family series and follows Charlie Glass, a man haunted by his past and driven by vengeance, as he takes on powerful criminal syndicates in a bloody quest for justice and survival.

Human Trafficking: Vengeance by Stu Armstrong is a gritty, high-stakes crime thriller that pulls listeners into the dark heart of organized crime. The story follows Kofi, a man scarred by a brutal past in an African civil war, where he was driven to acts of violence that still haunt him.

Fighting in my view can be classed as an art form, not the drunken scuffles outside of the kebab shop at closing time but equally matched fighters who have spent a lifetime training for that moment, not only physically but mentally. Every move that they make, offensive or defensive they have likely practiced many thousands of times for that split second in time. Now call that what you want, but I call that art!