The Killing Streets, Tanya Bretherton
The Killing Streets, Tanya Bretherton
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The Killing Streets
Uncovering Australia's first serial murderer

Author: Tanya Bretherton

Narrator: Rachael Tidd

Unabridged: 9 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/25/2020

Synopsis

**WINNER OF THE 2020 DANGER PRIZE**

From the acclaimed author of THE SUITCASE BABY and THE SUICIDE BRIDE, the fascinating story of a series of horrific murders that began in 1930s Sydney - and a killer who remained at large for over two decades.

In December 1932, as the Depression tightened its grip, the body of a woman was found in Queens Park, Sydney. It was a popular park. There were houses in plain view. Yet this woman had been violently murdered without anyone noticing. Other equally brutal and shocking murders of women in public places were to follow. Australia's first serial killer was at large.

Police failed to notice the similarities between the victims until the death of one young woman - an aspiring Olympic swimmer - made the whole city take notice. On scant evidence, the unassuming Eric Craig was arrested. But the killings didn't stop...

A compelling story of a city crippled by fear and what happens when victims are blamed and suspects are presumed guilty, The Killing Streets investigates how a murderer could remain free to kill again.

WINNER OF THE 2020 DANGER PRIZE

About Tanya Bretherton

Tanya Bretherton has a PhD in sociology with special interests in narrative life history and social history. She has published in the academic and public sphere for twenty years, and worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sydney for fifteen years. Dr Bretherton's specialty is converting detailed research into thought-provoking works which are accessible to a general readership. Currently she works as a freelance researcher and writer. Her first book, The Suitcase Baby, was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award, the Danger Prize and the Waverley Library 'Nib' Award. Her second book The Suicide Bride, was shortlisted for the Danger Prize and in 2020 she won the Danger Prize for The Killing Streets.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amanda - on April 21, 2020

*[URL not allowed] Tanya Bretherton’s previous novel, The Suicide Bride, was shortlisted for the Danger Prize. This acclaimed author returns with another riveting and well told true crime based story. The Killing Streets closely examines a number of horrific murder cases of women......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer (JC-S) on August 30, 2020

It was early morning on Saturday, 10 December 1932 when a forest-green dress was spotted, hooked in a spiky thicket of lantana in Queens Park.’ In her third true crime book, Ms Bretherton writes about a series of horrific murders that began in Sydney during the 1930s. The first body was found in Quee......more

Goodreads review by Travis on October 18, 2020

When my four stars show that I really liked it, I mean I like the shedding of light into some of Australia's dark history, back in 1932. As far as what happened and how it was handled - it was atrocious! Tanya Bretherton researched and shared a little known story (or many little known stories) about......more

Goodreads review by Jay on January 17, 2021

Trigger warning this book goses into detail about sexual assaults and murder of woman and children. Well resurched and I like it when it is a balanced retelling not pushing guilt or condemning people. This book examines how the culture and the condemnation of woman can muddy the waters. Whether you......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on April 23, 2023

Little told story of a murders in Sydney during the depression. It is well researched and a lot of information regarding the law, the people and so much more. I have to say I still not sure after reading this if the police had the right man or not. He fits the profile but ..........................more

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