Scott Guy: His Parents' Story of Love, Betrayal, Murder and Courage

by Tony Farrington, David Bassett (Illustrator), David Evans (Photographer)

Based on a murder case in a sleepy hollow at the bottom of the world in New Zealand, the shooting of a handsome young farmer Scott Guy captivated everyone who learned about it.

The story is an inspirational account of how his parents coped with their son’s murder, their son-in-laws arrest and subsequent acquittal and the traumas suffer by their family.

It is a gripping read that also imparts tools on dealing with the vagaries of life.

156 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 13, 2013

About the author

Tony Farrington (Kerikeri, New Zealand) has been around the sea and boats most of his life. He is a former journalist and broadcaster who founded the public relations firm Consultus in 1980 which has worked with two of his country's America's Cup challenges.

Reviews

[Toni Semmens · Rating 3 out of 5]

A really interesting read as to what the family went through. If you are a New Zealander then you would have had to have been living under a rock to have missed this case. Well worth a read.

[Esther MacIntyre]

Raw, surprisingly honest, and well written memoir of a horrible tragedy in NZ history. Fascinating insight into family dynamics and such a brave retell from this incredibly strong couple.

[Lisa Burrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book strikes a cord with most New Zealanders as we all remember the case and the trial that followed along with the shock and horror that this family felt when one of their own was charged with the murder. I loved the Mum in this book , she was so heartbroken and so real in her pain and her grief, she did not have the answers nor did she profess too, she was devastated when her daughter went to visit her sons killer in prison...a very brave lady indeed .