The Gun Alley Tragedy: Record of the Trial of Colin Campbell Ross

"The Gun Alley Tragedy: Record of the Trial of Colin Campbell Ross" by T. C. Brennan, is a gripping non-fiction book about the 1921 murder trial of Colin Campbell Ross, accused of killing young Alma Tirtschke in Melbourne. The story unfolds with the discovery of the victim, setting off a media frenzy, and focuses on the controversial evidence and confessions that led to Ross’s conviction, despite his persistent claims of innocence. Brennan highlights the social uproar and digs into the nuances of justice, raising important questions about how public opinion and maybe even mistakes in the legal system affected the outcome of the case.