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FLAWED HERO: Truth, lies and war crimes by Chris Masters
‘After 40 years of producing landmark journalism, Masters is still doing it. And he’s still obsessive about the truth, relentless and fearless.’ Nick McKenzie
‘If there was a Victoria Cross for bravery in journalism, Chris Masters deserves to receive it.’ Phillip Adams
About – Flawed Hero: Truth, lies and war crimes by Chris Masters.
Australia’s foremost investigative journalist is the definitive account of the extraordinary Ben Roberts-Smith story and the defamation trial of the century.
Masters spent three months embedded with Australian soldiers and special forces personnel in Afghanistan over the course of five years. He was the first to investigate the spectacular rise and stunning fall of Ben Roberts-Smith, and this is his authoritative and complete account. With a Victoria Cross and Medal for Gallantry, Ben Roberts-Smith was the most highly decorated Australian soldier, the best of the best. When he returned to civilian life, he became the poster boy for a nation hungry for warrior heroes. He embodied the myth of the classic Anzac, seven-foot-tall and bulletproof. But as his public reputation continued to grow, rumours were circulating inside the army.
