{"title":"Keith Banks","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Keith Banks, a renowned author whose works offer a riveting dive into the realms of crime, thrillers, and personal experiences. With a rich background in law enforcement, Banks transitions his real-life encounters into gripping narratives that are both enlightening and thrilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his compelling titles, \u003cem\u003eDrugs, Guns \u0026amp; Lies\u003c\/em\u003e unravels the dark underbelly of organised crime, offering readers an insider's view of the complexities and dangers involved in undercover operations. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eGun to the Head\u003c\/em\u003e provides a personal account of the intense pressures faced by those in high-stakes policing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeith Banks' books are categorised under Crime \u0026amp; Thriller as well as Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, weaving intricate tales of suspense while offering heartfelt insights into the personal challenges and moral dilemmas encountered in his profession. Ideal for those who appreciate thrilling narratives grounded in reality, his collection offers a true page-turner experience, blending fact and fiction seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drugs-guns-lies-by-keith-banks-9781761065057","title":"Drugs, Guns \u0026 Lies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Banks has told his story in a raw and honest autobiography. It is the best true crime book published in Australia in a decade.'\u003c\/em\u003e — John Silvester, Crime Reporter for The Age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'These are the best first person true crime books of that era in Queensland that I have read.'\u003c\/em\u003e — Matthew Condon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUndercover was like guerrilla warfare; to understand your enemy, you had to walk amongst them, to become them. The trick was to keep an eye on that important line between who you were and who you were pretending to be.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the true story of Keith Banks, one of Queensland's most decorated police officers, and his journey into the world of drugs as an undercover operative in the 1980s. In an era of corruption, often alone and with no backup, he and other undercover cops quickly learned to blend into the drug scene, smoking dope and drinking with targets, buying drugs and then having dealers arrested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery quickly, the lines between his identity as a police officer and the life he pretended to be part of became blurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a raw and confronting story of undercover cops who all became casualties of that era, some more than others, when not everyone with a badge could be trusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549365063916,"sku":"9781761065057","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28037513482814.jpg?v=1749899018"},{"product_id":"gun-to-the-head-by-keith-banks-9781761065125","title":"Gun to the Head","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Banks has told his story in a raw and honest autobiography. It is the best true crime book published in Australia in a decade.' - John Silvester, Crime Reporter for \u003cem\u003eThe Age\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003cem\u003eDrugs, Guns and Lies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'These are the best first person true crime books of that era in Queensland that I have read.' - Matthew Condon author of \u003cem\u003eThree Crooked Kings\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Fear and exhilaration are blood brothers; that's what drives risk. I should have been careful what I wished for.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeith Banks was a member of the Queensland Police Force when not everyone with a badge could be trusted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter serving as an undercover cop and declining an opportunity to participate in a lucrative and totally corrupt enterprise, Keith found himself sidelined from the Drug Squad. In 1984 he was transferred to the Taringa Criminal Investigation Branch as a Detective Senior Constable. That had its moments, but he wanted more. He missed the adrenaline charge of his days as an undercover cop. He discovered that rush again when, ultimately, he became one of the first full-time members of the Tactical Response Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis was challenging and dangerous work. Not only did Keith find himself facing off against some of Australia's most brutal criminals, but he also had to confront the demons of constantly living on the edge, of finding that fine line between good and bad where violence was normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaw and confronting, \u003cem\u003eGun to the Head\u003c\/em\u003e exposes a world of policing that few have lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843875328236,"sku":"9781761065125","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28038193482814.jpg?v=1758817443"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/keith-banks.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}