It all started with a ruthless murder. An ex-boxer and petty police informer was efficiently disposed of, sending a ghastly warning to others. That would have been the end of it, had not a shark, in a million-to-one chance, vomited up the victim's arm in an aquarium and shone an unwelcome light into some very dark places.

With so much at stake, the guilty closed ranks and gradually, with intimidation, money, and the murder of a mate who they feared would betray them, they re-imposed their control and the light was turned off again. The memory of those events, and the terrible fear they inspired, kept those who knew the truth silent unto the grave.

Others have written about the Shark Arm murder but Phillip Roope and Kevin Meagher, having digested the entire cold-case police file, reveal a very different story: an extraordinary tale of high-class smuggling, a frantic cover-up and the truth behind one of the most infamous cases in Australia. Except there were actually two gruesome murders . . .

About the Author
Phillip Roope and Kevin Meagher are former high school English and History teachers. After Phillip left teaching he worked as location manager on feature films and television series ranging from Blue Murder for TV to Baz Lurmann's The Great Gatsby. Kevin completed his career in public education securing corporate and philanthropic support for visual and performing arts programs.

Reviews
The biggest tabloid shark story in the history of the world -- Peter FitzSimons
A truly gripping whodunnit which throws fresh light on one of Australia's most extraordinary murders. -- Kate McClymont


Awards
Short-listed for Best True Crime 2020 (Australia) and Ned Kelly Awards 2020 (Australia).



Book Information
ISBN 9781760875985
Author Phillip Roope
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Allen & Unwin
Publisher Allen & Unwin
Weight(grams) 430g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 150mm * 20mm