Gathers No Moss Book

Gathers No Moss is a true story written with all the earthy excitement and suspense of a work of fiction. Encompassing an extraordinary life of bittersweet memories, heartache, hardship and triumph, the book provides incite into an austere, violent childhood spent in the working class suburbs of Sydney during the 1950's. It takes the reader on Terry's tortuous life journey, encompassing a unique period in outback Australia and his exciting career in the New Zealand Police during the turbulent years of the 1960's and 70's as the Police transitioned from a rough, bullying, macho group of eclectic individuals to a proud, professional service.

The story provides an amazing incite into a life dedicated to public service in the N.Z. Police Search and Rescue, Diving, Armed Offenders and Team Policing Squads and the terrible personal toll of the stresses faced by Police Officers everywhere.

"Terry's" life is a journey of pain, hardship, personal growth and eventual triumph as he finds his soul mate and moulds a new career. His plethora of adventures and experiences provide unique, captivating and powerful reading.