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Gun to the Head

By: Keith Banks
Narrated by: Joel Jackson
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From the best-selling author of Drugs, Guns & Lies, comes Keith's story of what it was really like to be a tactical police officer in the violent and corrupt '80s.

Keith Banks was a member of the Queensland Police Force when not everyone with a badge could be trusted.

After 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 fulltime members of the Tactical Response Group.

It was challenging and dangerous work. He not only found 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.

Raw and confronting, Gun to the Head exposes a world of policing that few have lived.

©2021 Keith Banks (P)2021 W F Howes Inspiring Thought-Provoking Crime
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Great insight into some of the dangers of policing. interesting read..Raw n honesty from Keith Banks.

Excellent Book...

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Loved the first one and the second one definitely didn't disappoint.
I hope there is a third one to follow..

Excellent read

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just listen to it, be ware, just like his first book. youl be hooked within the first chapter.

only gave it 5 stars because its as high as it goes. 10/10

cant stop..

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A truly courageous cop! Well done to you on your honourable achievements Mr Keith Banks

Riveting life on the force

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An amazing recount of a man born to serve. You are a hero to many, BRAVO KEITH BANKS

A real eye opener

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Love both of Keith Banks books, what a life he lived, great book from start to finish, Is definitely a must listen!

WHAT A LIFE

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Thanks Keith for writing these books. I thoroughly enjoyed them! Well written, hard to stop listening and captivating!

Absolutely loved both books

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I think everyone has a fascination with crime. That’s what got me started on this book. But it quickly became much more than that - an intimate insight into the life of a police officer.
There are some harrowing revelations - I had to take my earphones out at one point!!
But it was incredibly interesting and beautifully read by the narrator.
Highly recommend 👍

Fascinating read for An Insight Into the World of a Police Officer

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This is the second book I’ve read/listened to from Keith and it’s just as good as the first. Incredibly honest and detailed, this had me laughing and crying at the highs and lows of QLD policing during the 70’s and 80’s. Thank you Keith for a wonderful read.

Well written and beautifully honest

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Engaging narrative that explores his career journey and the profound impact it had on his life.

Great listen and very well narrated

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