Fascinating, frightening and inspirational autobiography of former career criminal, world-record holder and endurance athlete John McAvoy. Huge appeal to readers of various genres, but especially sport and true crime.

Written with renowned sportswriter Mark Turley. Read and discover how:

• John’s uncle Micky was one of the key players in the legendary Brinks-Mat gold bullion caper
• John bought his first gun at 16 and carved out a lucrative career in armed robbery – at one point he was one of Britain's most-wanted men
• Two spells in prison and the death of a friend on a botched heist changed his path
• During his second stint in jail he discovered a miraculous natural talent while serving life in the Belmarsh high security unit – John broke three world rowing records while still an inmate
• After his release he transformed his life, becoming one of the UK’s leading Ironman competitors

Redemption is a first-hand and fast-paced account of a life turned around – the ultimate story of sporting salvation.

"John McAvoy is the greatest success story in British Justice history."

"As sporting stories go, the one McAvoy, now aged 33, tells in his newly published autobiography is extraordinary. He was born into organised crime."

"From a life sentence and sharing a prison wing with Abu Hamza, to breaking nearly every UK indoor rowing record going, John McAvoy's is the quintessential story of redemption through sport."

"The story of John McAvoy is not your normal triathlon tale. This is the (true) story of how sport, and triathlon, has helped transform a convicted armed robber to Ironman. A great read - a fascinating insight into another world. Couldn't put it down."

John McAvoy has collaborated with Mark Turley to write his life story. Mark is the author of various sports books, including Journeymen: the Other Side of the Boxing Business and Beyond Good and Evil: Glyn Rhodes MBE, a Life in Boxing. His journalism has appeared in The Telegraph, Men's Fitness, Boxing News, Sport Magazine and many other outlets. He is also a boxing correspondent for BBC Sport.