Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking by Kate McClymont, published by Random House Australia on September 15, 2020, is a detailed exploration of the intricate business relationships surrounding the murder of Sydney businessman Michael McGurk. This 400-page book delves into the shocking events leading up to McGurk’s assassination, revealing a web of corruption and crime that extends beyond Sydney to locations such as Moscow, Brunei, Indonesia, and Hawaii. McClymont employs her insider perspective and sharp wit to present a narrative that intertwines elements of true crime, political intrigue, and social commentary.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding McGurk’s life and death, including his history of violence and the complex dealings that ultimately led to his murder. The book discusses themes of fraud, conspiracy, and the impact of crime on families and communities. With its focus on the darker aspects of business and personal relationships, Dead Man Walking offers a compelling look at the consequences of white-collar crime and the individuals caught in its crossfire.
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Employing her insider status and trademark wit, pace and intelligence, Kate McClymont unravels the complex business relationships between Michael McGurk and Ron Medich.
Rumour has it that Sydney is full of corruption and crime, but no one expected to read about a Sydney businessman being shot, in the back of his head, in his driveway, in Cremorne. Nor that, ultimately, a Point Piper millionaire would be convicted for ordering the hit. But this is not just a Sydney story. Its strands traverse Moscow, Brunei, Indonesia and Hawaii and involve property deals, fraud, conspiracy, false identities, kidnapping and a miniature Koran. There are bumbling criminals, turncoats, snitches, wealthy people brought down, and devastated families.
Just prior to his murder, Michael McGurk – who had a history of violence, threats, arson charges, intimidation and failed businesses – had informed Kate McClymont, Australia’s best-known investigative journalist, that he believed there was a hit out on him. They agreed they would meet, and then he was shot.
This is an extraordinary story of ten years of events that you simply could not make up.
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