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Bandido Massacre Mass Market Paperback – February 22, 2011

by Peter Edwards (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 342 ratings
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On the morning of April 8, 2006, residents of the hamlet of Shedden, Ontario, woke up to the news that the bloodied bodies of eight bikers from the Bandidos gang had been found dead on a local farm. The massacre made headlines around the world, and the shocking news brought a grim light to an otherwise quiet corner of the province. Six Bandidos would eventually be convicted of the first-degree murder of their biker brothers.

Like other outlaw bikers, Bandidos portray themselves as motorcycle enthusiasts who are systematically misunderstood and abused by the police, as well as feared by the public. We now know the Bandidos were anything but simple motorcycle enthusiasts. However, unlike such biker gangs as the Hell's Angels, who run sophisticated operations, the Bandidos were highly disorganized, prone to petty infighting and even engaged in sabotaging fellow members. This is the story of how the Bandidos self-destructed over one dark night.

As gripping as any crime novel, The Bandido Massacre takes us inside a crumbling brotherhood bent on betrayal and self-obliteration.

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  1. Print length
    576 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    HarperCollins Publishers
  4. Publication date
    February 22, 2011
  5. ISBN-10
    155468045X
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1554680450
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“A fascinating glimpse into a ragtag group of misfits . . . This hard-to-put-down, must-read book provides a fascinating glimpse into the biker culture and how one sad-sack gang crashed and burned so spectacularly.” — London Free Press

“A gripping and eye-opening account of the rise and fall of the Bandidos in Canada . . . Peter Edwards’s account is personal, spellbinding, and eye-opening.” — Canoe.ca

“Excellent.” — Toro magazine

“Read it at your peril and you won’t put out the light before going to sleep.” — Owen Sound Sun-Times

“Peter Edwards knows how real bad guys eat, sleep, and breathe, and on the page brings them to life—even the dead ones—better than any other true crime writer.” — Linwood Barclay, internationally bestselling author

“Riveting, compelling, exciting reading. Peter Edwards is not only one of the finest journalists in Canada, but also a terrific storyteller. A must read.” — Antonio Nicaso, organized crime expert and author

“Peter Edwards is one of the best crime writers in Canada and our most reliable reporter on organized crime. He is a strong storyteller who has followed outlaw bikers for the last two decades with a lively and direct style.” — Michel Auger, author of The Biker Who Shot Me: Reflections of a Crime Reporter

About the Author

PETER EDWARDS, crime reporter for the Toronto Star, is the author of ten books, including the highly praised One Dead Indian: The Premier, the Police and the Ipperwash Crisis. Edwards has been nominated four times for the Arthur Ellis Award and has been interviewed about organized crime for

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins Publishers (February 22, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 155468045X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1554680450
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 342 ratings

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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Rob H
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent telling of a truly bizarre crime!
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019
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Writing a good true-crime book is no easy task. Aside from needing to present the facts of the case in an objective and complete manner (a task that too many authors fail at), it's essential that the author capture the reality of who the characters are, not just what they did. Further, the author has to capture the truth of the players, not just a fantasy projection on the author's part. The author of "Bandido Massacre..." has done all that, and more. As a law enforcement administrator in New Mexico, I knew and frequently had contact with area Bandidos. I've no doubt that their view of the Canadians in this book would have mirrored the reaction of the Bandidos in Texas; one of disbelief, anger and disgust. The events and actions of the players in the Canadian fiasco would have been comical, were they not so deadly.

I found it to be a thoroughly engrossing read.
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matthew
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2015
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good book to read
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elaine p. chernin
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good one!
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
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Loved this book. Have read several from this author and he never disappoints. Wonderful writing. Not a fast read but his story telling keeps you wanting to turn the page. Very well researched.
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James
5.0 out of 5 stars outlaw mc book
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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very well written
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Ted Kistner
3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok.
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2018
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Very slow, some of the “facts” contradict other accounts. It dragged on longer than necessary on some scenes and narration.
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Charlotte R
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrifying!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022
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I am a fan of true crime books so I ordered this book. I love the way the story is related. You are introduced to each character and given a solid background into what possibly led to this massacre. It is a hard story to read with all of the lies and betrayals among these men but interesting nonetheless.
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5.0 out of 5 stars good read
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
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well written book, very interesting story. sad tale though.
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Victor Preacher Shurtz
5.0 out of 5 stars One the best reads of the History
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017
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We all know the story of Edmonton Canada; the farm, the barn, the old folks, the result , However, this is one of the best narratives I've Read!
This book is told in third person from that prospective. Peter not only tells a story that will keep you sitting up but he will give you
the facts to support the history with such a flair that You will enjoy the read. Great History Great read
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Bandido Massacre
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2022
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Very good book about a true happening
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paluka
2.0 out of 5 stars Very slow moving
Reviewed in Australia on October 26, 2018
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Far to much unnecessary reading to get to the facts.
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Cherylee Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2019
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Great book
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Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Generally informative.
Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2016
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Decently written account of Ontario's biggest mass murder. Repetition and some sloppy editing mar an otherwise entertaining account of a senseless and stupid massacre.
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Clarkey
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read
Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2024
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It was a great read about a massacre that happened close to where I lived and I never thought it made to much sense at the time.
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