Russell Cox held me hostage at Long Bay before he and I were both shot in 1975. I have waited a long time to read the correct version of events of what happened on that harrowing day …

At last the truth about ‘The Bay’ and its many criminals and characters is on our shelves.

—Former Long Bay Prison Officer, Paul Cafe

Press

“Heathcote author Pat Kennedy writes ‘first comprehensive history’ of Long Bay Jail”, The Leader

Royal Australian Historical Society grant

Patrick Kennedy’s website