Tell no-one anything. Don't ask questions. Be invisible.

This was the mantra of mafia associate John Kruger.

Born into a family of criminals, John Kruger began his life of crime while still in primary school. Bagman of the Brothel follows his tumultuous upbringing in southern Sydney and into adulthood, where he found himself employed by a mafia organisation during the 1980s.

Set against a background of police corruption, seedy characters, and violence, John's memoir provides an eye-opening insight into the life of a career criminal. Told with unflinching honesty, this unique Australian story will leave you wondering: can a bad man be good?