Shepherd
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Shepherd
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Shepherd
Compulsive and terrifying adult fiction from renowned Australian author Catherine Jinks
Compulsive and terrifying adult fiction from renowned Australian author Catherine Jinks.
Shepherd offers a compulsive and terrifying journey into adult fiction from the renowned Australian author, Catherine Jinks.
Fourteen-year-old convict Tom Clay resides in a shepherd's hut in the bush, tasked with protecting his master's sheep from wild dogs. When a vicious fellow shepherd returns with the intent to ensure there are no witnesses to his crimes, the resourceful Tom and his hapless mate, Rowdy, are thrust into a life-and-death struggle for survival.
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Shepherd, set in the Australian outback, captivates readers with its tense and gripping narrative that blends horror with historical elements. It is praised for its rich characterisation, beautiful writing, and the way it maintains tension throughout. The novel's riveting depiction and its mix of brutality and tenderness make it a noteworthy read in the genre.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781925773835
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 July 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Catherine Jinks' books for adults, young adults and children have been published in a dozen countries and have won numerous awards, including a Victorian Premier's Literary Award and the CBCA Book of the Year Award (four times). She lives in the Blue Mountains.
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