Garry Linnell

Garry Linnell is one of Australia’s most experienced journalists. Born and raised in Geelong, he has won several awards for his writing, including a Walkley for best feature writing. He has been editor-in-chief of The Bulletin, editor of The Daily Telegraph, director of news and current affairs for the Nine Network and editorial director of Fairfax. He spent four years as co-host of the Breakfast Show on 2UE and is also the author of four previous books - ‘Football Ltd: The inside story of the AFL’; ‘Raelene: sometimes beaten, never conquered’; ‘Playing God: The rise and fall of Gary Ablett’ and the bestselling 'Buckley's Chance'.

Books by Garry Linnell

The Devil's Work

Garry Linnell

Australia’s Jack the Ripper and the serial murders that shocked the world

Moonlite

Garry Linnell

From Walkley Award-winning writer Gary Linell comes the true and epic story of George Scott, an Irish-born preacher who becomes, along with Ned Kelly, one of the nation’s most notorious and celebrated criminals.

Buckley's Chance

Garry Linnell

From Walkley Award-winning writer, Gary Linnell comes the greatest Australian story never told - until now.

More features

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Journalist’s haunting encounter at serial killer’s murder scene

When Garry Linnell stumbled across the grisly story of Frederick Deeming, he knew it was the one he wanted to tell.

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Tall stories

Garry Linnell reveals how a childhood fascination led to his exploration of the life, and love, of an oft-forgotten bushranger.

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Walking with William Buckley

Buckley’s Chance author Garry Linnell reflects on bringing a 200-year-old story to life.

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Buckley’s and none

Garry Linnell uncovers the incredible true story of a mythical Australian figure.