Book Review: The Kidnapping recalls the survival of Don Tidey after IRA abduction

"The detail in this book is extraordinary and much of it comes from the interviews Conlon and McGreevy, both Leitrim natives, and distinguished journalists, have undertaken with many of the main players, most notably Tidey himelf."

Businessman and kidnap victim Don Tidey after being rescued in December 1983; he had been held captive by a ruthless IRA gang for 23 days in rural woodland in Co Leitrim. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

• The Kidnapping: A hostage, a desperate manhunt and a bloody rescue that shocked Ireland
• Tommy Conlon and Ronan McGreevy
• Sandycove, €16.99