The Skull: Informers, Hit Men and Australia's Toughest Cop

Biography & Memoir History True Crime

The Skull by Adam Shand dives into Australia’s criminal underworld, tracing the rise of a notorious detective who turned informers and hit men into his daily tools. This gripping 2009 true-crime history dissects the deals, betrayals and violence that shadowed Melbourne’s streets for decades.

Black Inc.’s illustrated paperback brings court exhibits, crime-scene photos and candid police shots to the page, letting readers see the evidence as the story unfolds. At 294 pages and a handy 235 mm height, it sits comfortably in the hand or on the shelf.

The book is in good, gently-read shape: a smooth spine, tight binding, no writing or dog-ears, and only a faint thumb mark on one page. Stored smoke-free, it’s ready for the next true-crime buff or Australian-history reader.

Collectors and newcomers alike hunt The Skull for its raw insight into Australian policing; this clean copy offers a budget-friendly way to own the conversation-starting edition.