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Will Pearson
Will Pearson is the author behind the popular Mental Floss series, known for its engaging explorations of trivia and fascinating facts. He has a knack for making learning fun and accessible.
Death Warrant
In 1983, a daring robbery at a high-security warehouse near Heathrow netted 26 million in gold bullion, sparking a chain of events involving murder, betrayal, and global money laundering. This true crime account follows Kenneth Noye, a key player in turning the gold into cash, whose actions led to the death of an undercover policeman and later, a 'road rage' killing. The narrative spans from London's back streets to secret Spanish villas and Swiss high society, exposing the cunning and blunders behind one of Britain's most extraordinary crime stories. It also explores the ongoing mystery of the missing gold, suggesting its melted-down remnants may be closer than you think.