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The Good Cop

By: Justine Ford
Narrated by: Peter Hosking
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As seen on Foxtel's Logie winning The Good Cop and Channel 7's Homicide with Ron Iddles

'A - Assume nothing. B - Believe nothing. C - Check everything.' Ron Iddles


In an incredible twenty-five year career as a homicide detective, Ron Iddles' conviction rate was 99%. Yet that only partly explains why Iddles is known to cops and crims alike as 'The Great Man'.

Tough, inventive and incorruptible, stoic in the face of senseless horror yet unafraid to shed tears for a victim, Ron has applied his country cunning and city savvy to over 320 homicide cases - some of them the most infamous, compelling and controversial crimes in the nation's history. To the victims of crime, Ron is both a shoulder to cry on and an avenging angel.

Ron Iddles never gave up on a 'lost' cause. He became a regular on the nightly news - the dogged face of Australian justice. Working long hours, dodging bullets, chasing leads and outwitting killers, Ron would tell his teams: 'The answer is just one call away'. And in 2015, that belief saw him crack Victoria's oldest unsolved homicide, yet another remarkable feat in a life devoted to keeping the public safe.

This is the extraordinary inside story of a real crime crusader. Ron Iddles. The Good Cop.

©2018 Justine Ford (P)2018 Macmillan Australia Audio

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Great listen

Well written and full of interesting anecdotes, paints an excellent picture of Ron Iddles and his long career. I really enjoyed it.

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an Australian's story

Very much enjoyed this book, an insight into a world very different to my own.
should be mandatory reading for prospective police officers

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Valuable learning

It was a great reminder to treat people with respect. Respect does not mean that people who commit crimes are no longer accountable ... and treated any lessor than the next person. Enjoyed listening to his approach and how his interactions had an impact on all sorts of folks.

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great stories

enjoyed the book, getting used to being narrated in the 3rd person. struggled with a few paragraphs but but couldn't put it down

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Great story - but…

reads a bit like an obituary initially. Well worth a listen if you can get past the style

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Not all hero’s wear capes

Wow... I couldn’t put it down. This book is the story of Ron’s upbringing, joining Vic Pol and his incredible career with the Homicide Squad. As he told his story, I was amazed at his level of commitment, kindness and compassion to the Police Force, victims and their families and suspects. The Good Cop is the perfect title - Ron Iddles is definitely one in a million.

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Great Listen

What a true gentleman Ron is. Its ashame we dont have more like him today. Very well read/written. Thankyou

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MUST READ.

absolutely couldn't put it down until finished. Even if you have never heard of Ron Iddles, take time to listen. you won't regret it

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Great insights

Good book. Not too heavy on the childhood content as a lot of biographies are. Occasionally the narrator can be a touch on the annoying side and feel his "female" voices don't really do justice to the women he's quoting.

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What an amazing man!

I loved The Good Cop! What a humble, compassionate & clever man Ron is. A true gentleman who has clearly touched so many peoples lives.

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