Andrew Mallon Andrew Mallon i(A1811 works by)
Born: Established: 1929 Melbourne, Victoria, ; Died: Ceased: 1983
Gender: Male
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1 1 y separately published work icon Builder of Dreams Andrew Mallon , Adelaide : Rigby , 1984 Z383658 1984 single work novel historical fiction
1 y separately published work icon Leonski : The Brown-out Murders Andrew Mallon , Collingwood : Outback Press , 1979 Z1239111 1979 single work novel

'Melbourne in the bleak winter of 1942, a tense city in a country under threat of invasion. A city where the presence of stationary American forces has aroused mainly gratitude, but also jealousy amongst some of their success with the local girls. Against this background moves the American G.I. Eddie Leonski; on the surface a fitness fanatic, known for his extraordinary physical strength & good looks; within, a soul which is tortured by the memory of his childhood experiences. His external character is in command until he starts to drink heavily. In an alcoholic stupor his mind gives in to the underlying pressures &, on his lonely drunken wanderings at night, he takes a twisted & savage revenge on the women of Melbourne.'

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