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Outback
- Narrated by: Adam Fitzgerald
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
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Summary
TWO MISSING BACKPACKERS. ONE VAST OUTBACK.
DS Lucas Walker is on leave in his hometown, Caloodie, taking care of his dying grandmother. When two young German backpackers, Berndt and Rita, vanish from the area, he finds himself unofficially on the case.
But why all the interest from the Federal Police when they have probably just ditched the heat and dust of the outback for the coast? Working in the organised crime unit has opened Walker's eyes to the growing drug trade in Australia's remote interior - and he becomes convinced there is more at play.
As the number of days since the couple's disappearance climbs, Walker is joined by Rita's older sister. A detective herself with Berlin CID, she has flown to Australia - desperate to find her sister.
Their search becomes ever more urgent as temperatures soar. Even if Walker does find the young couple, will it be too late?
This deeply atmospheric thriller is the gripping opening of a new crime series for fans of Cara Hunter and Chris Whitaker.
Shortlisted for the CWA New Blood Dagger Award 2023.
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- Mariush
- 24-06-23
Really good listening!
I have selected it randomly, as I was looking for something different from non-fiction things, I am usually listening to. Good choice and several hours of enjoyable audiobook. I will probably try to find something more from this author.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-05-23
Note to self
This engaged me enough to read the next book in the series. Likeable characters although the story was pushing the boundaries of realism.
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- Snowy
- 22-08-24
The reality of life in the outback.¹
I liked the descriptions of relationships between various characters. Not overstated so that the reader could make their own predictions. There is obviously going to be a further book about these characters.
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- Colette
- 23-12-22
Brilliant
Everything about this is excellent, a story that pulls you in immediately, and great narration. Can’t wait for next book. One of my favourite books of the year.
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- Janette
- 20-07-23
Very enjoyable
A fast paced booked, listened in just a few days. Very enjoyable hope there is a sequel.
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- Cos
- 17-03-23
Worth reading
Really enjoyed this book. It was one of those books you need to hear right through!
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- Andrew niven
- 15-02-23
Entertaining story
I really enjoyed this book that was well read and a good story line
Would recommend
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- Grayson
- 28-08-23
Nasty and compelling
This doesn't break new ground but it's a very good thriller, with a mean streak. The narration is really excellent.
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- Orvieto
- 12-12-23
Looking forward to the next one
I’m a big fan of Aussie crime fiction and this didn’t disappoint. A likeable main character, and for once he had no major hang ups or bad relationships. Good description of life in outback towns, the German sister was also well balanced which is quite refreshing, spot on narration
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- Vicuña
- 21-12-23
Fast paced Aussie noir
Really enjoyed this. DS Walker is on leave and gas gone to stay with his seriously ill grandmother. Two backpackers go missing and he’s drawn into the enquiry by local police.
Well developed characters and a plot that’s action packed, plausible and full of twists. Great sense of overwhelming and oppressive heat and isolation in the remote setting. Atmospheric and narration throughout is excellent. Looking forward to more.
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