Crimes of the Cross

In this compelling audiobook, Anne Manne investigates the extensive paedophile network that operated within the Anglican church in Newcastle, revealing how it evaded detection for years with the complicity of community members. Centered on survivor Steve Smith, who bravely confronted his traumatic past, the narrative draws on interviews with victims, clergy, and law enforcement to examine the network's inner workings and its deep societal entrenchment. Manne’s work not only sheds light on the strategies of abusers but also honors the relentless pursuit of justice by survivors, positioning child sexual abuse as a systemic issue rather than merely an individual crime.