This revised, expanded collection of true crime by Australia's foremost crime writers digs beneath the polite exterior of modern Australian life to expose its chilling core. It details the exploits of criminal families and examines the gene of pure evil that drives maniacs to randomly kill. The talented writers in this book explore the effect on innocent victims caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. It includes the contribution by the cops who put their lives on the line day after day, and doesn't forget the private individuals who stand up and fight back.