Dimensions
258 x 261 x 27mm
We all know that crime has been in Australia since the birth of white settlement - after all, aren't many proud Australians descended from convicts? Crime is a fact of life, yet we are frequently appalled and fascinated by criminal acts. Is that because we fear the unknown monsters among us? Or because we fear the dark soul residing within us?
A History of Australian True Crime provides notable examples of grisly and gruesome dirty deeds from Federation to the present day. Tram robbers, baby-thieves, notorious gangsters, psycho killers, petty crims, corporate villains and corrupt cops fill this volume in a compelling cavalcade of Australians behaving badly.
Revisit the infamous events in our colourful history with these engrossing stories and discover the real underbelly of our way of life. If you've ever been shocked by Australian true crime, you'll discover plenty of amazing cases here to keep you turning the pages.
