The Somerton Man: A Case Without a Name

December 1, 1948 – A man is found dead on Somerton Beach, Australia. Well-dressed, unmarked, and carrying no identification, his identity remains a mystery. The only clue? A scrap of paper with two cryptic words—"Tamam Shud."

For decades, investigators, codebreakers, and armchair detectives have tried to piece together the story of this unknown man. Was he a spy, a fugitive, or simply a man with a tragic past?

This book takes you deep into the evidence—reconstructed crime scene details, real autopsy reports, and never-solved codes. You’ll examine the facts and form your own conclusion. Who was the Somerton Man? And why did he vanish from history the moment he died?