The Judas Kiss: The Undercover Life of Patrick Kelly [Mass Market Paperback]

Michael Harris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 14, 1996

The story of Patrick Kelly – former RCMP undercover drug agent, suspected arsonist and fraud artist, and convicted wife murderer – is one of the most bizarre in the annals of Canadian crime, not least because Kelly maintains that his wife’s fatal plunge from their luxury condo was an accident. With The Judas Kiss Michael Harris, Canada’s top true crime writer, has written yet another rattling good page-turner about crime and Canadian justice.

Editorial Reviews

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“Reading this book is like watching a top-rated cop show mixed with a popular soap opera.…Michael Harris is synonymous with rollicking good investigative reads.”
–Calgary Herald

“…intelligent, compassionate, and above all, fair.”
–Chronicle Herald/Mail Star

“Harris offers a primer on RCMP undercover work and the subtleties of prosecuting a murder case. In both instances he shows how the line between right and wrong, truth and justice, is arbitrary – something authorities hopscotch across to suit their needs.”
–Quill & Quire

“Harris [is] a superb storyteller and a Sherlock Holmes-style researcher.”
–Vancouver Sun

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The story of Patrick Kelly ? former RCMP undercover drug agent, suspected arsonist and fraud artist, and convicted wife murderer ? is one of the most bizarre in the annals of Canadian crime, not least because Kelly maintains that his wife?s fatal plunge from their luxury condo was an accident. With The Judas Kiss Michael Harris, Canada?s top true crime writer, has written yet another rattling good page-turner about crime and Canadian justice. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: McClelland & Stewart (September 14, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 077103959X
• ISBN-13: 978-0771039591
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,567,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic account of the ex-Mountie Patrick Kelly, September 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Judas Kiss: The Undercover Life of Patrick Kelly (Hardcover)

Again, journalist Michael Harris brilliantly recreates an involved Canadian crime story. I thought this book was a fantastic read that provided an objective, third-person point-of-view of the details of all of the ex-RCMP officer Patrick Kelly's alleged criminal affairs including the mysterious death of his wife, who fell from a downtown Toronto condo balcony. I was immediately glued to the book after opening up to the first page.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate, thought provoking and in depth coverage., March 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Judas Kiss: The Undercover Life of Patrick Kelly (Mass Market Paperback)

I have known the subject of this work, Patrick Kelly, on a professional, personal and private nature for a quarter of a century. I had the pleasure of working with him and found him to be a dedicated professional during that time. Since his departure from police work, through his trial, conviction and sentencing, I have remained his friend and confidant - always staying in touch with him and assisting him in any way possible. He is currently in the final stages of an appeal of his entire case by the Supreme Court of Ontario , Canada. I have read any/all types of transcripts, statements, police reports and personal profiles of this man. I believe in his innocence and remain his friend. Mr. Harris, by virtue of his professionalism, open mindedness and thorough examination of all the facts available has produced a concise, accurate and forthright compilation of the facts of the case and how it was handled at all levels. His candid manner of presentation, coupled with his intimate knowledge on all levels supplies readers with interesting, compelling and truly memorable material, allowing them in the final analysis to form their own opinions.