The Fatal Friendship: Ned Kelly, Aaron Sherritt and Joe Byrne

Biography & Memoir History True Crime

The Fatal Friendship by Ian Jones uncovers the tense triangle between Ned Kelly, Aaron Sherritt and Joe Byrne, showing how loyalty and betrayal shaped Australia’s most famous outlaw gang. In this gripping 2003 chronicle, Jones uses eyewitness accounts and rarely seen illustrations to trace the events that pushed the Kelly gang toward its final stand.

History buffs and true-crime fans alike will appreciate the depth of detail packed into these 280 pages. Jones, a respected Kelly authority, keeps the pace brisk while grounding every claim in meticulous research, making the book as entertaining as it is authoritative.

This personalised, signed paperback carries a neat signature and the owner’s small sticker on the cover, adding a unique touch for collectors. Light yellowing to the outer edges is the only sign of age; inside, the pages are clean, unmarked and free of dog-ears, ready for immediate reading or display.

Published by Hachette Australia and spanning local history, criminology and biography, The Fatal Friendship is an ideal addition to any Australiana shelf. Secure this illustrated, hand-finished copy while it’s available.