Crossing the Line
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Crossing the Line
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Narrated by:
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Stephen Phillips
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By:
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Nick McKenzie
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 DANGER AWARD FOR NON-FICTION
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 WALKLEY BOOK AWARD
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 AUSTRALIAN POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR
'There is no doubt the truth would have been concealed and our concerns buried without Nick McKenzie's relentless pursuit of justice.' SAS Afghanistan veteran
War is brutal. But there are lines that should never be crossed. In mid-2017, whispers of executions, and cover-ups within Australia's most secretive and elite military unit, the SAS, reached Walkley Award-winning journalist Nick McKenzie. He and Chris Masters began an investigation that would not only reveal shocking truths about Ben Roberts-Smith VC but plunge the reporters into the defamation trial of the century.
For five years, McKenzie led the investigation, waging an epic battle for the truth to be acknowledged. His fight to reveal the real face of Australia's most famous and revered SAS soldier and examine evidence of bullying, intimidation, war crimes and murder would take him across Australia and to Afghanistan.
As he unearthed the secrets Ben Roberts-Smith had thought he'd long ago buried, McKenzie had to deal with death threats, powerful forces intent on destroying his career and attempts to silence brave SAS soldiers, who had witnessed their famous comrade commit unspeakable acts. McKenzie would break the stories that proved the man idolised by the public, politicians, the media and leading business leaders was a myth. His efforts would help deliver justice to Roberts-Smith's victims and their families.
Explosive and meticulously researched, Crossing the Line shares the powerful untold story of how a small group of brave soldiers and two determined reporters overcame a plot to suppress one of the greatest military scandals in Australian history.
'Extraordinary . . . Riveting . . . An insight into the finest investigative journalism in this country' LAW INSTITUTE JOURNAL©2023 Nick McKenzie (P)2023 Hachette Australia Pty Ltd
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- Anonymous User
- 17-07-2023
A must!
This story is a must for any Australian. Brilliantly written and read, it shows the struggle of journalists when reporting on serious topics and the effects that a couple of rich people can have when they support morally bankrupt people.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-10-2023
Brilliant
I listened to this and the Masters book back to back. Very different books but both excellent and fascinating when read together. Highly recommended!
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- Anonymous User
- 24-10-2023
A Must
This was a fantastic book it showed courage from the authors to get justice for those who were innocent in war.
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- Naomi Brewster
- 18-12-2023
Riveting
Enjoyed hearing the details of this important case that I previously had only heard bits and pieces of as the trial proceeded. I admire the courage and tenacity of Masters and McKenzie and all those who came forth to testify. The fallout of the revelations of this investigation and trial will be with us for a long time.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-03-2024
so courageous, so inspiring
the detail in this book is so thorough and so impressive. the story begs for a tv mini series, so long as it does the book justice :)
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- Anonymous User
- 14-09-2023
Thank you for your integrity and courage
A very sad story of ego,money and masculinity turned toxic.Thank you Nick and Chris for your courage and integrity in bringing this into the sunlight. Murder is murder. I hope the Federal Police can now bring charges and this arrogant, weak ex soldier can have his story before a jury and spend his days behind bars. Truth will out.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-01-2024
Nothing but the Truth
Outstanding piece of work that is in the national interest that if left untold would have been a blight on humanity. This story was about what is right and what is wrong and I recall an acquaintance of mine vehemently defending BRS. His unwillingness to accept the facts that was the truth astounded me. In the end I remember thinking that his bias towards BRS was in fact more about his bias that all people different (Afghani) to his way of life are not as worthy.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-08-2023
A great story well told
A great story of courage against the might of money, power, and toxic masculinity. Although the outcome is well known, the tension could be felt as these brave and moral people stood up for what is right. This book returns some faith in humanity.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-08-2023
Journalism must be supported
As a fan of Nick McKenzie, I knew most of the story but it was good to hear in it’s totality & would have been even better if Nick had narrated. The earnestness he expresses his hard to replicate.
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- Steve Longton
- 10-08-2023
Gripping
A could not put down type of book:
I am a firm believer that what happens in the act of war should always remain internalised within the rank and file of the defence force. That being said, I also expect the defence force to act in the best interest of our country and that they hold those within their ranks accountable for the actions undertaken whilst in the face of combat. Only when the system fails is it the responsibility of external cross-examination to occur. Those that administered the SAS during this time should be removed from office; they do not represent our ANZAC standards "plan, and simply", they failed their watch and have brought Australia's conduct into question.
This is an outstanding documentation by a brave journalist who could have just walked away from a very threatening topic, we are indebted to him for his tenacity for staying the course.
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