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The Unusual Suspect
The Remarkable True Story of a Modern-Day Robin Hood
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The Unusual Suspect
The remarkable true story of a modern-day Robin Hood, from Times feature writer Ben Machell.
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It is 2007, a time of recession and impending climate crisis, and one young man decides to change the world.
This is the story of Stephen Jackley, a British geography student with Asperger's Syndrome. Aged just twenty-one, obsessed with the idea of Robin Hood, and with no prior experience, he resolved to become a bank robber. He would steal from the rich and give to the poor.
And he did. Bank notes mysteriously found their way into the hands of the homeless. The police had no idea who was responsible. Until Jackley's ambition got the better of him.
The Unusual Suspect by Ben Machell is a compelling narrative of an extraordinary act of rebellion.
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The Unusual Suspect by Ben Machell is praised for its compelling narrative and meticulous research, blending aspects of a psychological thriller with true crime. Readers are captivated by the story of Stephen Jackley, a "Robin Hood" figure with Asperger's, whose misguided efforts to make a difference unravel with dramatic consequences. The book is commended for its insightful exploration of Jackley's motivations and its ability to evoke both sympathy and intrigue, raising important questions about guilt, idealism, and responsibility.
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ISBN: 9781786897992
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 January 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 215g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Ben Machell is a feature writer for The Times and The Times Magazine and a contributor to publications including VICE, ES Magazine and Esquire. He has been shortlisted for Feature Writer of the Year at the British Press Awards. Ben has full and exclusive access to Stephen and his surviving diaries, as well as access to law enforcement and the key characters involved in Jackley's story on both sides of the Atlantic.
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