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Underbelly: Shot at Close Range by Andrew Rule and John Silvester dives into Australia’s gritty true-crime underworld with the vivid storytelling that made the Underbelly brand legendary. This first edition paperback compiles fresh cases and classic investigations from the award-winning crime reporters, perfect for fans of Australian history, criminology and detective stories.
The 400-page narrative crackles with first-hand detail, tracing homicides and underworld feuds that shaped Melbourne’s criminal landscape. Rule and Silvester blend police files, court transcripts and street-level insight, delivering a cultural study as gripping as any crime novel.
Collectors will appreciate that this copy is personally signed by Andrew Rule and remains a tight, clean first printing. Very good condition means only light cover scuffing and a faint corner crease; pages are unmarked, free of dog-ears or tears, and the binding is solid.
Ideal for young adults and adults hooked on true crime, this Floradale Production release weighs just 414 g and slips easily into a bookshelf or weekend bag. Secure a piece of Australian crime history with this signed, first-edition Underbelly volume before it disappears.