{"title":"Debi Marshall","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the riveting works of \u003cem\u003eDebi Marshall\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed investigative journalist and author renowned for her gripping explorations into the darkest corners of crime and intrigue. With a knack for unravelling complex mysteries, Debi Marshall captures the nuances of real-life crimes and the intricate web of human behaviours that accompany them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst her most notable works is \u003cem\u003eBanquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide's Family Murders\u003c\/em\u003e, an intense dive into one of Australia's most chilling unsolved murder cases. This book is a testament to Marshall's meticulous research and narrative prowess, offering readers a fresh perspective on this haunting mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKilling For Pleasure\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the gruesome story of the Snowtown murders, providing a compelling account of the infamous crimes that shocked a nation. Marshall's ability to combine factual accuracy with engaging storytelling ensures the book is both informative and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Family Court Murders\u003c\/em\u003e, Marshall exposes the chilling tale of a series of murders connected to Australia's Family Court during the 1980s, showcasing her talent for bringing to light the emotional complexity and chilling motives behind the crimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurther expanding her repertoire, \u003cem\u003eThe House of Hancock: The Rise and Rise of Gina Rinehart\u003c\/em\u003e marks a foray into biography and memoir. Marshall profiles the life of Australia's most powerful mining magnate with the same keen eye, revealing the dramatic personal and business battles within this influential family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the gripping collection of Debi Marshall and delve into her well-researched and compelling narratives that highlight her extraordinary ability to bring the undercurrents of crime and personal stories to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-house-of-hancock-the-rise-and-rise-of-gina-rinehart-by-debi-marshall-9781742756745","title":"The House of Hancock: The Rise and Rise of Gina Rinehart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an early age, Gina Rinehart knew she was heir to one of Australia's largest fortunes. Her father, Lang Hancock, loved her dearly and groomed her to take over the company. Then along came Rose, the Filipina housekeeper Lang married in 1985, and the obsessively private House of Hancock was changed forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHancock's death in 1992 opened floodgates of litigation, with Rose and Gina fixtures in the courts fighting it out for their share of Lang's mining assets. The Pilbara Princess has now become the Queen of Litigation, taking on her children and anyone else who dares to challenge her through countless court battles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHancock's extraordinary iron ore discovery and his subsequent royalty agreement with Rio Tinto ensured the wealth of the family for generations to come. But when Gina Rinehart inherited the company in 1992, it was mired in debt. Since then, the resources boom and a demonic approach to growing the business have magnified the wealth of the Rinehart and Hancock estates many times over, giving Rinehart—thought to be much tougher than her father—a very loud voice in Australian domestic and foreign policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways distrustful of the media, Rinehart is now extending her influence across the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe House of Hancock: The Rise and Rise of Gina Rinehart\u003c\/em\u003e by Debi Marshall reveals the fascinating story behind the headlines, exploring the personal and public battles of one of Australia's most influential women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380167397612,"sku":"9781742756745","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781742756745.jpg?v=1751337675"},{"product_id":"banquet-the-untold-story-of-adelaides-family-murders-by-debi-marshall-9781760893002","title":"Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide's Family Murders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBanquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide's Family Murders\u003c\/em\u003e was shortlisted for Best True Crime in the 2022 Ned Kelly Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this definitive exposé, Walkley-award winning journalist Debi Marshall turns her investigative blowtorch to the shocking Adelaide Family murders and to secrets long hidden in the City of Corpses. This chilling account begins with the liberalisation of South Australia under the premiership of Don Dunstan and demands answers to decades-old questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho were the Family killers? Why are suppression orders still protecting suspects four decades later? Why do some of these serial killings remain unsolved? Only one suspect, Bevan Spencer Von Einem, has been charged and convicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith her combination of investigative skills and sensitivity, Marshall treads a harrowing path to find the truth, including confronting Von Einem in prison, pursuing sexual predators in Australia and overseas, taking a deep-dive into the murky world of paedophiles, challenging police and judiciary, and talking to victims and their families. The outcome is shocking and tragic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the broadcast of the Foxtel television and podcast series \u003cem\u003eDebi Marshall Investigates Frozen Lies\u003c\/em\u003e, numerous people came forward to courageously share new information with Marshall. Their stories are here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBanquet\u003c\/em\u003e takes aim at the public service, wealthy professionals, and the judiciary and for the first time reveals hitherto unpublished details of the Family. 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Such were the findings of one of South Australia's most horrific murder trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInformed by material never seen before— an interview with Bunting's last lover Elizabeth Harvey, and with the Crown's key eye-witness James Vlassakis, and with details of the torture and crimes not previously released— this is a tensely woven and microscopic examination of tawdry lives and tragic deaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour men who tortured and killed for fun, for power. Four men who kept each other's dark secrets for years. By the time the police investigation concluded, the story had invited comparison with the nightmare of Rosemary and Fred West, the British House of Horrors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetails of what the killers did to their victims before and after their deaths were deemed so depraved that suppression orders were in place throughout the trial. But the killers were not insane. They made deliberate choices to kill and lived in a culture of complete anarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKilling for Pleasure\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the dark depths of human psyche, exploring the unsettling truths behind these heinous acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46674487476460,"sku":"9781740512480","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19112273482807.jpg?v=1752913375"},{"product_id":"the-family-court-murders-by-debi-marshall-9780857982957","title":"The Family Court Murders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 murders. 5 bombings. And no one charged. 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