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  • By: Keith Banks
  • Narrated by: Joel Jackson
  • Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (144 ratings)

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Gun to the Head

By: Keith Banks
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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

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Excellent Book...

Great insight into some of the dangers of policing. interesting read..Raw n honesty from Keith Banks.

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Excellent read

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

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cant stop..

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

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Riveting life on the force

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

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A real eye opener

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

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WHAT A LIFE

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

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Absolutely loved both books

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

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

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 👍

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Well written and beautifully honest

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.

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Keith Banks is amazing

Keith Banks is an amazing human. His life story in this book and DGaL put me through an emotional wringer! From heartbreak to adrenaline pumping action, his impact on policing cannot be denied. Five Stars!!

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