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Line of fire: The inside story of the controversial shooting of undercover policeman Michael Drury

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The attempted murder in 1984 of undercover policeman Michael Drury - shot while in his kitchen feeding his baby daughter - has been labelled the 'lowest of low' in Australian criminal annals. The compelling ABC TV mini-series Blue Murder brings this dramatic crime back into the spotlight. The case involves accusations of bribery, widespread corruption, betrayal and collusion and provides a rare insight into the mechanics of police culture. Former Detective-Sergeant Roger Rogerson's part in the affair is documented and reveals the intense struggle for power that existed in the NSW police force. That struggle - the pitting of one kind of policeman against another - has had far reaching consequences. Written in a pacy style and unfolding like a whodunit, Line Of Fire is a compelling story.

372 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

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December 24, 2018
This may be more than a 3 Star book to someone who really enjoys reading about corruption, bribery, and various other unsavoury practices in a police force. Unfortunately, I am not in that target audience. I did find the book to be well written, and it seemed to flow in a logical manner. Michael Drury, and his family, went through hell. They definitely have my deepest sympathies.

3 Stars = Okay. It was worth reading.
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October 2, 2013
Was hooked, read this from cover to cover in a day.
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June 6, 2011
it was a little long winded in parts and if you're really keen on the material its a good read, but for most the movie "blue murder" probably does the trick.
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