The Postcard Bandit

The Postcard Bandit by Brenden Abbott is an authorised true crime biography that traces one of Australia’s most notorious fugitives, from daring escapes to years spent in maximum-security prison. Written with a close eye for detail and the lived reality of a man who became a headline, it offers a gripping look at what it takes to survive on the run—and what it costs.

This biography chronicles Abbott’s criminal career, the manhunts that followed, and the long stretch of incarceration that shaped his later life. Along the way, it explores the mechanics of pursuit and containment, and the uneasy fascination the public holds for outlaw figures in modern Australian crime history.

Perfect for readers who devour Australian true crime, prison memoirs, and criminal biography, as well as anyone curious about life behind bars and the psychology of escape.

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