Jacks and Jokers

Discover the riveting saga of corruption and crime in 'Jacks and Jokers', the gripping sequel to the bestselling 'Three Crooked Kings'. Set in 1976, this powerfully written trade paperback dives deep into the dark underbelly of Queensland's police force, where integrity battles against greed and illicit activities. Follow Terry Lewis, controversially appointed as Police Commissioner, alongside villains like Tony Murphy and Jack Herbert, as they navigate a world dominated by hard drugs, gambling, and systemic corruption. This enthralling narrative from award-winning journalist Matthew Condon unveils shocking truths and untold stories, capturing the essence of a society where unsolved murders and dirty money thrive. With 472 pages of expertly crafted storytelling, 'Jacks and Jokers' is a must-have for true crime enthusiasts and readers eager for insight into Australia’s notorious history. Add this incredible book to your collection and unearth the chilling details of police malpractice. Available now at Smartfox NZ with BRAND NEW condition and FREE shipping, delve into the enthralling world of crime and corruption today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702249969
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 472


Description:
The message was powerfully clear. If you threatened the harmony of the Joke, you didn't last long.' Continuing on from the bestselling Three Crooked Kings, Jacks and Jokers opens in 1976. Terry Lewis, exiled in western Queensland, is soon to be controversially appointed Police Commissioner. As for the other two original Crooked Kings, Tony Murphy is set to ruthlessly take control of the workings of 'The Joke', while Glen Hallahan, retired from the force, begins to show a keen interest in the emerging illicit drug trade. Meanwhile, ex-cop and 'Bagman' Jack Herbert collects the payments and efficiently takes police graft to a whole new level. The Joke heralds an era of hard drugs, illegal gambling and prostitution, and leave in its wake a string of unsolved murders and a trail of dirty money. With the highest levels of police and government turning a blind eye, the careers of honest police officers and the lives of innocent civilians are threatened and often lost as corruption escalates out of control. Revealing more incredible facts and previously untold stories, award-winning journalist and novelist Matthew Condon once again exposes the shocking behaviour outside the law by the law. Jacks and Jokers is the gripping second instalment of the rise - and spectacular fall - of one man, an entire state and generations of corruption.

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