Crime writer Mark Brandi on the ‘incredibly painful’ experience that changed his life

Good Weekend Talks

In this episode, we talk to Mark Brandi. The renowned crime novelist writes about outsiders: heroin addicts, former prisoners and child victims of poverty and violence – and joins us to chat about his new book, Eden, out on June 25. We take a look at Brandi's family background, including the racist, small-town harassment of his father – as well Brandi' earlier career in corrective services – both of which shed light on why he's drawn to people on the margins. Hosting this conversation about everything from growing up inside a country pub to working in the criminal justice system – and how good and bad luck changed Brandi’s life – is freelance writer Nicole Abadee.

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Marker 01 (00:00:08)

3. Midway ad (00:12:28)

4. Outro (00:29:43)