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New Book to be released in August, 2019

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‘THE KILLING CHRONICLE’ There have been a number of references to my new book, ‘The Killing Chronicle – Service and Shattered Lives – NSW Police and the crimes that took them.’ Under the rather lengthy working title, planning is progressing on a suitable cover design, which I will post when it becomes available. This book […]

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Presentation, book signing and launch at Taree Literary Institute

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What a great joy is was to be amongst friends and former colleagues at the historical Taree Literary Institute, now in its 154th year, on 5 December last. What a welcome! The warmth in the room showed good old fashioned country hospitality in abundance. I spoke about my book, the writing process and motivation for […]

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Books & Publishing Press Release

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Alan Leek Books And Publishing Article

  While the gist of this release is correct and an amazing opportunity to have my book picked up for global release, I have to note that Whirlpool did not end his life – he died of natural causes – in the vernacular of the time, ‘of a failure of the heart to action.’ ADL

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Focus Magazine release – Bronwyn Davis

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The Heartbreaking True Story of a VC bearer, Author Alan Leek Superintendent turned author, Alan Leek talks with us about his book, “Frederick Whirlpool VC”. You’ve had quite an interesting life before you became an author; tell us a bit about that. I worked in the wool as a rouseabout when I dropped out of […]

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Blue Mountains release – Liz Langdale

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New book uncovers identity of first man in Australian uniform awarded Victoria Cross Throughout his life as a detective and an author Alan Leek has always had a passion for finding answers. The former Winmalee resident released his second book, Frederick Whirlpool VC – Australia’s Hidden Victoria Cross, in October. The book explores the true […]

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Camden Haven Courier release – Liz Langdale

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Alan Leek launches book: Frederick Whirlpool VC Australia’s Hidden Victoria Cross Throughout his life as a detective and an author Alan Leek has always had a passion for finding answers. The Camden Head resident has just released his second book titled ‘Frederick Whirlpool VC – Australia’s Hidden Victoria Cross’. The book explores the true story […]