Bagman of the Brothel, John Edward Kruger
Bagman of the Brothel, John Edward Kruger
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Bagman of the Brothel

Author: John Edward Kruger

Narrator: Maddy Breen

Unabridged: 5 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/07/2023


Synopsis

Tell no-one anything. Don't ask questions. Be invisible.
This was the mantra of mafia associate John Kruger.
Born into a family of criminals, John Kruger began his life of crime while still in primary school. Bagman of the Brothel follows his tumultuous upbringing in southern Sydney and into adulthood, where he found himself employed by a mafia organisation during the 1980s.
Set against a background of police corruption, seedy characters, and violence, John's memoir provides an eye-opening insight into the life of a career criminal.Told with unflinching honesty, this unique Australian story will leave you wondering: can a bad man be good?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cary

It has been too long since I last read a good authentic true crime book it seems but this book so far is written well. Finished a few days ago and it brought back why I love to read true crime books. Mostly because I want to know why.......more

Goodreads review by Freda

This is a really excellent book. Its simply written and feels real and genuine. Not like a lot of these other that claim to be a true story however its just so unbelievable they are fluffing all the details just to get a movie contract or TV series. A really enjoyed reading about John Kruger The Bag......more

Goodreads review by Manuel

Though true crime is still in the midst of a boom -- because the world is a nightmare -- anthologies like Best American Crime Writing have for some reason ceased publication. Enter John Kruger’s Australian Story to fill the gap-- and to my surprise exceeds expectations . However, will hedge this by......more

Goodreads review by Kristen

A definite recommendation for people who want true crime stories that don't glorify police, hype the killers more than dignifying the victims, or revel in the violence committed against them. This is a more down to earth story and feels like an true telling of Johns story.......more

I'm gonna make this quick and easy: This is a wonderful, can't-put-it-down book. The description captures the broad outlines so I needn't bother with that. Just prepare to be completely swept away by a true story about Mafia in Australia and one mans journey.......more