Cockabloodytoo is a pacey thriller/comedy following the exploits of a cast of intriguing characters. The Distinctly Australian take on a Bond-esque secret service organization is a unique feature of this work. The novel uses real settings, primarily rural locations around Melbourne, The cockatoo, Bruce, who appears throughout the story, provides the story with yet another unique feature. It is energetic and the story is certainly an unusual one. Over the early chapters an unlikely team are brought together. The introduction of Bruce, then Doc and Pete, as the story begins, sets the tone well for the rest of the novel. The characters are a recognizable and likeable bunch, adding to the lively good humour of the story. The main character Ron, is anti-drugs, smuggling, ( especially wildlife), enjoys a good scrap, Inadvertently he stumbles onto a bird smuggling racket and by rescuing a cockatoo stuck in a net set up by two seemingly inept country lads, catching the birds to make extra cash. Whom Ron subsequently recruits to go after the head honchos of the ring. After a couple of gun battles they discover that the smugglers are also well established in the Meth amphetamine drug market. Following some random clues given to Ron by the dying boss of the bird smugglers, he finally works out that there will be a large drug drop by sea. he makes plans with the aid of further recruits, to disrupt the landing and seize the drugs. Lying low in Geelong until they know just what the scenario is. Eventually they return to Melbourne and discover that the head of the drug ring has kidnapped the Matriarch. Once again they set out on a seek and destroy mission to rescue the old lady "