Mad As Hell - Part Two

by David N. Anderson

After nearly two and a half years on police bail, the author was charged with a criminal offence that could be life-defining, even life-ending in terms of being able to earn a living and build a reputation. Suspended without pay from a job he never wanted and with the ‘intelligence’ that had led to his arrest being withheld by police, he started his battle-plan of survival ahead of a trial that might be the fight of his life. He researched the law, compiled his court documentation for his legal team and began his investigation of the criminal girlfriend of a former housemate whom he (and his legal team believed) was the source of his troubles. When you are fighting a ghost accuser who is protected by the law, you need all your wits about you. At times broken, beaten and desperate, Mad As Hell (Part Two) is his story - from criminal charge to case dropped. Not only is it a tale of the falsely accused, Part Two is a guide to how to build a legal defence and survive when your world is crumbling around you. MAD AS HELL – the non-fiction story of a white-collar professional man on police bail for three years. Arrested on information never shared, subject to an inept police investigation that violated its own Codes of Practice, it is a story of a type of modern-day madness. Both compelling and horrifying, the author concludes with his ‘final thoughts’ and advice for the reader in case s/he should ever find him/herself in a similar situation.

402 pages, Paperback

Published August 17, 2017

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Reviews

[Paul Welton · Rating 2 out of 5]

Vital true story, not such a good read

Noone can doubt that, assuming this to be a true story, David was put through a horrible, unjustified process. The criminal process needs to change. The decision to make an arrest should have been reviewed by a magistrate within days and would be reversed because there was no prima-facia case. So this book is justified. But I don't recommend reading it! Far too long, too repetitive. We are told that the police didn't check the electoral role at least ten times! For something more gripping but on a similar theme, try "The Dedendant" by Colin Mayo instead.

[Donna McDermott · Rating 2 out of 5]

very heavy

Sorry but I really could not get into this book so I skimmed the pages picking out bits that drew my attention. I can fully empathise with the author for the experience though and the police should be brought more into line which this book clearly shows their just doing their own thing. What about the lives they ruin?

[Malcolm O'Dea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harrowing!

I can't even imagine the harm this has done to the author. Who ever you are you have my warmest and heartfelt support for surviving such a horrible time.

I hope all works for you going forward. Good luck.