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Strange Objects
The CBCA Award-winning bestseller
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On 4 June 1629, the Dutch vessel Batavia struck uncharted rocks off the West Australian coast. By the time help arrived, over 120 men, women and children had met their deaths - not in the sea, but murdered by two fellow survivors, Wouter Loos and Jan Pelgrom. Nearly 400 years later, Steven Messenger discovers gruesome relics from that wreck. Four months later he disappears without a trace. Where is Messenger? Is his disappearance linked to the relics? Someone knows ...somewhere ...'this stunningly original work defies easy categorization as it spins dual story lines into one spellbinding yarn ...Crew tantalizes to the very end, leaving readers to speculate enthusiastically on the riddles he craftily leaves unsolved. His tale will electrify his audience.' Publishers Weekly 'STRANGE OBJECTS will continue to tease and perplex readers of all ages long after it has been read.' Australian Book Review 'A supernatural mystery of a high order' Kirkus Reviews 'The past is alive in us all, and will test our humanity to the full.' Marion Halligan
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Strange Objects by Gary Crew has been praised for its originality and ability to weave dual narratives into a compelling mystery that leaves readers questioning and engaged. Described as a work that tantalises and electrifies, it challenges readers of all ages and is recognised as a supernatural mystery of significant depth. The story's exploration of the past and its impact on humanity adds to its intrigue and lasting impact.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780733617942
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2003
Country: Australia
Imprint: Lothian Children's Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Gary Crew is one of Australia's best-known authors and a four-time winner of the CBCA Book of the Year Award, as well as numerous other awards. He is a full-time writer and lecturer in creative writing at the University of the Sunshine Coast. His previous books include MEMORIAL, THE VIEWER, THE INNER CIRCLE, THE HOUSE OF TOMORROW, NO SUCH COUNTRY, ANGEL'S GATE, DARK HOUSE, THE LOST DIAMONDS OF KILLIECRANKIE, FORCE OF EVIL and THE BLUE FEATHER. Gary lives on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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