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Last King of the Cross

By: John Ibrahim
Narrated by: Alan King
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SOON TO BE A TV MINISERIES ON PARAMOUNT+

WINNER OF THE DANGER PRIZE 2018

John Ibrahim's incredible life story told in his own words.

Last King of the Cross lays bare Australia's most notorious underworld figure.

In the mongrel tongue of the streets, John writes of fleeing war-torn Tripoli with his family and growing up in Sydney's rough and tumble west - before establishing himself as a tough guy and teen delinquent, then a bouncer, enforcer and nightclub king on the Golden Mile.

Bullets fly, blades flash and bodies fall. In a city of shadows, John builds his army and empire - partying like a playboy prince of darkness while staying one step ahead of the cops, the outlaw gangs and hungry triggermen, plotting to take him and his family down.

Crazier than Goodfellas, more compelling than The Godfather, Last King of the Cross is a colourful crime saga like no other and powerful proof that truth is always stranger than fiction.

©2017 John Ibrahim (P)2018 Macmillan Australia Audio
Organised Crime Thought-Provoking

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Excellent book, well-written and highly engaging

A fantastic insight into Sydney's underbelly in the 1990s and early 2000s. Also a fascinating look at John's journey from an immigrant kid in Western Sydney to financial independence and mixing with Sydney's and international A-listers. Highly engaging A+.

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great read

great book worked there in his clubs and can remember some.e of the things he was talking about. good laughs and some effin hell moments

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Great!!

Couldnt put this down. Awesome book
Narrator excellent...... i really really enjoyed it a lot.

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Amazing book!

I’ve read hundreds of book over the past few years and this is the only one that I couldn’t put down. So interesting and captivating... wish it had a second part!

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Love this

Lovely book,
would love to met this guy one day.
Family values
Street wise
Business ethic is epic smart watching
The front and back doormat of your business

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Great read! disappointed it finished

Always intrigued by this man, got a better insight from his book. I enjoyed it thoroughly! sad when it finished.

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A very interesting, funny and educational read!

This is a great read and I highly recommend it. I'm sure a few cages were rattled by writing this, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a great window into how things were during those years in the cross. Huge respect to JI for being so passionate about his patrons all those years. Also the reader is perfect. RIP The X and all the best to JI.

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great story

great story and great insight into a world that I've only heard stories of. narrator did a great job.

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John Ibrahim- Wow! it wasn't an easy road.

loved it!
really interesting insight into a really rough reality of the cross & oxford street and everything John had to content with along the way.

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A very interesting life

John somehow makes thug life an acceptable part of everyday life!!
Raw and honest and disturbing that there are people that use violence to get what they want.

Despite all that. I found the book an interesting read and recommend it.

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