1
of
1
Gunshot Road
Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.
Check link for latest rating. ( 516 ratings, 84 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock
Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Gunshot Road. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
You might enjoy this book if you love crime thrillers with a uniquely Australian twist. Set in the outback, it combines mystery with cultural insights, featuring an Aboriginal protagonist who navigates complex investigations. Expect vivid landscapes and a gripping plot with plenty of suspense and intrigue.
Gunshot Road
Emily Tempest is small, black, as snaky as a taipan's tooth and at odds with her new boss, Cockburn. The death at the Green Swamp Well Roadhouse only complicates things. Cockburn thinks it's a simple case of two drunks and a hammer. Emily's not convinced. Adrian Hyland takes us to the outback - a place we think we know, and have mostly never seen.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
Emily Tempest is small, black, as snaky as a taipan's tooth, and is the woman least likely ever to embark on a career in policing. But her old mate, Superintendent Tom MacGillivray, has persuaded her to sign on as the Aboriginal Community Police Officer for the outback (not to mention throwback) township of Bluebush.
Then Tom is hospitalised and Emily finds herself working for a new bloke instead: an east-coast ring-in, a martinet called Cockburn. Being allergic both to authority and to keeping her big mouth shut, Emily is immediately at odds with the new boss.
The death at the Green Swamp Well Roadhouse only complicates things. Cockburn thinks it's a simple case of two old drunks and a hammer. Emily's not convinced.
Adrian Hyland takes us to the outback—a place we think we know and have mostly never seen.
Gunshot Road by Adrian Hyland offers an enthralling journey where the unpredictable dynamics of the Australian outback and its characters challenge our assumptions and keep us hooked from start to finish.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Gunshot Road is met with praise for its vivid portrayal of Australia's Northern Territory and the rich cultural landscape it presents. Adrian Hyland's work, featuring the maverick cop Emily Tempest, is noted for its entertaining and engaging plot, along with its blending of humour, empathy, and respect for Indigenous cultures. The crime thriller is described as a thrilling and enlightening read, showcasing brilliant characters and evoking both the vitality and the lyrical beauty of the setting.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781921656309
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 May 2010
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Edition: 2nd edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 498g
Pages: 384
Collections
About the Author
Adrian Hyland is the author of Diamond Dove.
Also by Adrian Hyland
View all
More from Crime & Thriller
View all-
-
19% off -
-
Shirl's Picks -
-
20% off -
-
19% off
-
19% off -
-
10% offNew Release -
20% off
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
