Split Image: International Mystery of the Mickelberg Affair by Avon Lovell is a true-crime investigation into the notorious 1982 theft of more than 2,000 ounces of gold from the Perth Mint and the subsequent conviction of the Mickelberg brothers. Lovell examines the evidence surrounding the case, the police investigation and the allegations of misconduct and corruption that emerged during the brothers’ fight to prove their innocence. He also recounts his own experiences investigating and reporting on the affair, including the legal battles and attempts to suppress his work. The book provides a detailed account of one of Western Australia’s most controversial criminal cases.