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One Down, One Missing
One Down, One Missing by Joe D’Alo and David Astle is a nonfiction true‑crime account that follows the hunt for the killers of Silk and Miller, offering insight into Australian homicide investigations and police work. The book blends biography, history and criminology, making it appealing to both young adult and adult readers interested in modern Australian crime stories.
Published in 2003 by Hardie Grant Books, this first‑edition paperback includes colour photo images that illustrate the case and adds visual depth to the narrative. It is positioned within the biographies & true stories, geography and historical genres, and is listed as a textbook on Australian police and detective work.
The copy is in good condition with a tight binding and clean, tidy pages, though the cover shows some scuffing and creasing. A pen mark over a name indicates an inscription inside, which is noted as part of the book’s condition.
Overall, this first‑edition volume offers a compelling look at a notable Australian homicide case, complete with vivid photographs and the authoritative voices of D’Alo and Astle, making it a solid addition for collectors of true‑crime and Australian history titles.