Sorted on book title (not in series order)
Politicians are said to be bet for lots of reasons.
The crimes of Milton Orkopoulos are barely remembered outside NSW. It is hard enough to stay awake when following the politicians in one's own state perhaps. If he had restricted his criminal activity to personal possession of...Read more
The problem with bent pollies is that it's all too easy to forget the excesses, the nasties, the downright corrupt. BENT POLLIES is a book that in John Kerr's inimitable style reminds us, all too clearly, to keep an eye on all levels of society.
This book covers some of the...Read more
It can take years for love to turn to murderous hate - or it can happen overnight.
What drives a man or woman to commit the ultimate betrayal - to take the life of a parent, a child, a sibling, a lover?
Bloody Relations is an...Read more
There are quite a lot of collections of true crime stories floating around, and more than one that uses the theme of murder in the family as it's connecting fibre. BLOODY RELATIONS, however, touches on a number of family murders that are less well known - as well as some of the better known...Read more
Gangsters lead complicated lives. One way or another, their women share the ride until the prison door shuts for too many years or an early grave opens.Read more
GANGSTERS' WOMEN is one release in a series of "commuter true crime" books. Available via newsagencies and similar outlets, they are designed as quick little books - perfect for the train or tram journey home. Not bad for a Sunday night read as well!
This book tells the story...Read more
In Outside the Law 2 some of our best crime writers take you on a trip into the shadows of Australian society. You’ll meet crooks who just can’t help themselves; killers with twisted logic or hearts of darkness; and cops who daily walk the thinnest of lines to keep them at bay, and away...Read more
I often wonder why authors get involved in True Crime writing. Surely there must be a component of it that's just soul destroying. Writing about the sad, mad, bad, idiot, evil, opportunist criminals who commit the most senseless acts. Then again, there are a lot of us that read True...Read more
Take a walk outside the law with some of Australia's best crime writers. Investigate the criminals who deal in murder, drugs and kidnapping; the cops who track them down; and the journalists who report their stories.Read more
Every year in Australia, there are a lot of true crime books released. The OUTSIDE THE LAW series from Five Mile Press is now up to number 3, edited by Lindy Cameron, released in August 2009. It includes an interesting forward from the editor where she says (amongst other things):...Read more
‘The verdict in the Walsh Street trial was all four not guilty. Repeat not guilty. All units are warned - keep yourselves under control.'
Radio newsflash message to all State police
The killings called ‘Walsh Street’ arose when police and...Read more