The Ripple Effect

The Ripple Effect

The disappearance of former Prime Minister Harold Holt while swimming at Portsea was officially a tragedy. We were told it was the final chapter of a fit family man, who misjudged the strength of the water's current.

Harold Holt loved the surf. He would swim and scuba dive whenever he could. In fact, he even described it as an escape and a way to cleanse the mind from what is a high profile and high pressure job.

But what if there was something more sinister behind the disappearance?

We are not talking about Communist submarine, but in face interpreting the official evidence available.

Author Scott Cooper has done this in his book, The Ripple Effect.

New evidence now shows that Prime Minister Holt had to deal with a lot of tension and partly disloyalty. More than this, his disappearance sparked a secret operation to retrieve sensitive documents from his holiday accommodation. The contents is still the subject of speculation.

Further, Holt was not fit on the day he vanished. He was dealing with a shoulder injury that would've prevented most people from entering the surge, especially such rough conditions.

Scott Coop brings together this information and pieces together a story of intrigue. The Ripple Effect is based on extensive research. Cooper is now calimging to have found the trust, but he has produced a compelling story that suggest Harold Holt's disappearance might have been somewhat more than an innocent swim.

The Ripple Effect
New Holland Press
Author: Scott Coop
Price: $29.95