The disappearance of Queensland schoolboy Daniel Morcombe was one of the most heartbreaking and confounding child abduction and murder cases of the century, spanning almost a decade prior to the eventual arrest of known pedophile Brett Peter Cowan, one of the original persons of interest.

The story of the police sting that resulted in his confession reads like crime fiction, featuring an elaborately staged fake crime gang run by a ‘Mr Big’ that lured Cowan in with the promise of a hefty payout.

The Sting takes you on a journey behind Australia’s most sensational undercover bust, revealing extraordinary new details. It is a shocking insight into one of the country’s most evil killers, and the operation that brought him down.

Kate Kyriacou is the Brisbane Courier-Mail's chief crime reporter. She has won awards, both at a state and national level, for her work as a crime writer.

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Crime reporter Kate Kyriacou’s police procedural delivers a sensitive portrayal of the Morcombes, but also delves deeply into the twisted mind of Brett Cowan and the undercover operation to catch him. The Sting is a taut, gripping narrative that follows police as they build a fantasy world that allows Cowan to feel comfortable admitting his crimes. It is a worthy tribute to Daniel and his family. – DAILY TELEGRAPH

If there’s one book that every Australian adult should read (and every child should be told about at an appropriate time), it’s The Sting. This is both a fascinating stepby-step account of the genius that eventually tripped up one of the country’s most dangerous pedophiles and a warning to unsuspecting mainstream citizens that psychopaths of this ilk are moving freely among us. – BENDIGO WEEKLY

A gripping read about the sting to catch a killer who thought he’d got away. – BRISBANE NEWS

Both sides of the family histories are covered and the disparity in lifestyles is remarkable. – PSNEWS

Kate Kyriacou has done an amazing job covering this case and there’s much to be learned. – CARPELIBRUM.NET