The Bagman Final Confessions Of Jack Herbert

Biography & Memoir History True Crime

The Bagman Final Confessions Of Jack Herbert by Tom Gilling is a gripping piece of Australian true-crime non-fiction that charts the rise and fall of one of the nation’s most infamous police informers. First published in 2004, this first-edition trade paperback delivers a front-row seat to the corruption scandals that rocked Queensland and invites readers into the mind of a man who traded secrets for survival.

Ideal for adults and young adults fascinated by biographies, history and real-life drama, Gilling’s narrative weaves meticulous research with the pulse of a thriller. The result is a vivid portrait of Jack Herbert, the so-called “Bagman,” whose testimony exposed networks of graft and forever changed Australian policing.

This copy carries a personal inscription on the front endpaper, adding a unique touch for collectors of Australian true-crime first editions. While gentle foxing appears throughout and on the inscribed page, the binding remains tight, pages are uncreased and tear-free, and the book comes from a smoke-free home—presenting an affordable way to own a tangible slice of national history.

Whether you’re building a shelf of Australiana, hunting signed memorabilia, or simply crave an engrossing real-life story, The Bagman delivers an unforgettable journey into the shadows of power.