The book "The Story of the Extraordinary Life of John Sheppard: A Collection of Incidents of His Many Thefts and Escapes" by the famous writer Daniel Defoe tells the story of one of the most famous criminals and escapes from the prisons of London in the 18th century. In this exciting book, readers will learn about the life and adventures of John Sheppard, his brave deeds, thefts and robberies, as well as how he managed to escape from the police and kill followers several times. Defoe successfully combined factual events with elements of fiction, creating an exciting and unpredictable read that will captivate the reader from the first pages. "The Story of the Extraordinary Life of John Sheppard" is a truly fascinating book that sheds new light on the lives of London's criminal elements of the era.