SKU: B-000019

Cuckoo: The True Story Of Mr Stinky The Madill Heywood Sex Killer

Author: Andrew Rule

Special Features: Illustrated

Condition: The cover has light scuffing. No writing. No dog ears. No tears. Tight binding. From a smoke free home.

Australian Crime Australian Homicide Mr Stinky The Madill Heywood Sex Killer Crime Criminology Australian Murder

Cuckoo: The True Story Of Mr Stinky The Madill Heywood Sex Killer is Andrew Rule’s gritty 1988 Australian true-crime classic, now a vintage paperback for collectors of criminology and dark history. Rule, the journalist behind the Underbelly series, dissects the horrific crimes that shocked Melbourne and earned the killer his odious nickname.

This 239-page illustrated edition remains tight and clean, with only light cover scuffing from decades of careful shelf life—no writing, dog-ears, or smoke odour. Its stark cover art and era-specific photos amplify the era’s tabloid tension, making it both a gripping read and a chilling shelf statement.

Ideal for fans of Australian homicide accounts, adult-education reference shelves, or anyone hunting the missing piece in their Andrew Rule collection. Secure a piece of ’80s crime-reporting history today.

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