March 2, 1994 will forever be marked as a watershed in the history of Australian crime. The murder of a police officer is a rarity in itself but the ruthless, targeted killing of Detective Sergeant Bowen (National Crime Authority) and the alleged involvement of Australian/Italian Mafia makes it one of the most significant crimes in Australia’s history. Michael Madigan’s book, The NCA Bombing, is not only a painstaking investigation and analysis of a haunting murder, or assassination, but an admirable piece of work in the national interest. The failure of authorities, state or federal, to bring the perpetrators to justice is in itself a haunting national disgrace. pp.238 illusts #0819