a hero you will want more of in future." - The Book Bag "the dialogue is excellent. First of a Zelic series." - Sunday Times Crime Club "A very impactful thriller. Viskic, garlanded with five book awards down under, adds some enjoyable refinements: Caleb Zelic, a hero whose investigations are somewhat hampered by the fact that he''s profoundly deaf, and a zinging wit to savour. Above all, it has a superb cast of main characters." - The Times (Crime Book of the Month) "All the staples of Australian crime fiction are here: unflinching violence, corrupt cops, brutish men and tougher women. original and splendidly plotted with a harshness that nevertheless allows humour to intrude. it is as exciting a debut as fellow Australian Jane Harper''s The Dry, and I can think of no higher praise." - Daily Mail " stunning debut. a gripping and violent tale with a hero who is original and appealing." - The Guardian "More than lives up to its hype. "On par with the heavyweights of crime." - Sydney Morning Herald "A compelling, highly recommended read." - Books+Publishing "An outstanding debut novel from an author you'd hope is busy on the next instalment right now." - The Newtown Review of Books "Viskic has created a genuinely unique and captivating character who deserves a place alongside Jack Irish and Cliff Hardy." - P. And the deeper he digs, the darker the secrets. But here he learns that everyone-including his murdered friend-is hiding something. Sensing that his ex-wife may also be in danger, Caleb insists they return to their hometown of Resurrection Bay.
When his friend Frankie, a former cop, offers to help, they soon discover the killer is on their tail. Fortunately, Caleb knows how to read people a sideways glance, an unconvincing smile, speak volumes. But he's profoundly deaf missed words and misread lips can lead to confusion, and trouble. Tortured by guilt, Caleb vows to track down the killer.
ONE OF THE YEAR'S 10 BEST MYSTERY NOVELS - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Finalist for the CWA (Crime Writers' Association) Gold Dagger Finalist for John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Awards The acclaimed debut thriller from Australia's most exciting new crime-writing talent, for fans of Jane Harper Caleb Zelic's childhood friend has been brutally murdered-fingers broken, throat slit-at his home in Melbourne.
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