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The Pit

By the author of THE STONING, "The crime debut of the year"
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The Pit by Peter Papathanasiou is a gripping crime thriller set in the expansive Australian outback. It revolves around a complex investigation led by a determined detective who seeks to unwind the mysteries behind a grim discovery in a remote area. With a blend of suspense and intricate character dynamics, the novel delves into themes of isolation, justice, and the haunting shadows of the past.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a penchant for gritty crime thrillers set against the stark backdrop of the Australian outback. This story weaves together a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue, exploring the complexities of human nature and justice, all wrapped in a tense and atmospheric narrative. If you appreciate detailed character development and unexpected twists, this book will certainly captivate you.

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A third outback noir from Peter Papathanasiou, following Special Constable Sparrow as he investigates a cold case in a barren mining region of Western Australia

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Outback noir has a new star Mark Sanderson, The Times

A rising star of crime fiction Joan Smith, Sunday Times

Delivers another larger-than-life, take-no-prisoners slice of outback noir. A truly original writer Emma Styles, author of NO COUNTRY FOR GIRLS

With DS Manolis on leave in Greece, Senior Constable Sparrow receives a phone call from a man who wants to turn himself in.

Bob is sixty-five years old, confined to a Perth nursing home. But thirty years ago, he killed a man in the remote northern Kimberley mining region. He offers to show Sparrow where the body is, but there's a catch: Sparrow must travel north with him under the guise of being his carer.

They are accompanied on the drive by another nursing home resident: Luke, thirty years old, paralysed in a motorbike accident. As they embark on their road trip through the guts of Western Australia, pursued by outback police and adrenaline-soaked miners, Sparrow begins to suspect that Bob's desire to head north may have sinister motivations. Is Luke being held against his will? And what lies in store for them when they reach their goal?

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Peter Papathanasiou is celebrated as a prominent figure in crime fiction, offering a blend of crime and social history in The Pit. The book is praised for its dark and immersive portrayal of Australian noir, showcasing the author's unique voice and style in the genre. It is recognized as a distinctive and gripping piece of outback noir.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529424478

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: MacLehose Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Peter Papathanasiou was born in northern Greece and adopted as a baby to an Australian family. His writing has been published internationally by The New York Times, Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Canberra Times, Daily Telegraph, The ABC, SBS, Huffington Post. He also holds an MA in Creative Writing from City University, London, and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the Australian National University. His first book, a memoir Son of Mine was published in 2019 by Salt.

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