Evil In The Suburb

Biography & Memoir Australiana True Crime

Evil in the Suburb teams award-winning journalist Cindy Wockner with researcher Michael Porta to dissect one of Sydney’s most notorious crime sprees. This gripping 2010 Australian true-crime biography revisits the chilling gang-rape cases that shocked the nation and redefined suburban safety.

Set against western Sydney’s leafy streets, the book traces the police hunt and court battles surrounding ringleader Bilal Skaf and his associates. Wockner’s on-the-ground reportage and Porta’s meticulous detail illuminate how a series of brutal attacks exposed cultural fault lines and reshaped state legislation.

Illustrated with maps and court sketches, this 307-page paperback delivers a fast-paced yet sensitive narrative suitable for young-adult and adult readers exploring Australian history, criminology, or modern social issues. The authors balance courtroom drama with victims’ voices, offering context without sensationalism.

This clean, tightly bound copy comes from a smoke-free home and shows no markings or spine creases—an ideal addition for collectors of Australian true crime or readers seeking a thought-provoking biography of a dark chapter in Sydney’s past.