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Black Tide

Jack Irish book 2
By Peter Temple
Series: Jack Irish Novels
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Black Tide by Peter Temple is a gripping crime thriller where Jack Irish, a part-time private investigator and lawyer, finds himself entangled in a dangerous world of murder, deceit, and corruption. Set against the backdrop of Melbourne, the story follows Jack as he explores the dark underbelly of the city to uncover hidden truths while trying to stay one step ahead of perilous adversaries. The novel combines sharp dialogue, rich characterisation, and a suspenseful plot that keeps readers eagerly turning pages.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you're drawn to intricate plots that blend mystery, suspense, and engaging characters. With its vividly portrayed protagonists and unexpected twists, this story offers the perfect blend of nail-biting tension and compelling storytelling, ideal for fans of fast-paced, hard-hitting detective tales.

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Black Tide

When an old friend of Jack's late father asks for his help, Jack's happy to oblige. But sometimes people go missing for good reason.

The award-winning second novel in the Melbourne crime series featuring Peter Temple's best loved character- Jack Irish-lawyer, gambler, part-time cabinetmaker, finder of missing people

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Jack Irish has no shortage of friends. Jockeys and journos, lawyers and standover men, people in nameless occupations who aren’t in the phone book. These days, though, the only family he sees are Irish men in faded football team photographs on the pub wall.

So when Des Connors, the last link to his father, calls to ask for help in the matter of a missing son, Jack is happy to lend a hand. But sometimes prodigal sons go missing for a reason.

As Jack begins to dig, he discovers that Gary Connors was a man with something to hide. And his friends are people with darker, more deadly secrets.

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Peter Temple's Black Tide has been praised for its gritty depiction of Melbourne, featuring an alienated, macho anti-hero and a strong sense of place through its weather and Aussie Rules elements. Critics commend its fast-paced and compulsive nature, highlighting Temple's natural style and mastery of the crime thriller genre, with comparisons to Elmore Leonard. The book also marks a praised return for the character Jack Irish, combining thrilling narrative with humour and wit.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925773309

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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Crime & Thriller Featured Fiction General Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books New Release Fiction Penguin Books Peter Temple Series: Jack Irish Novels

About the Author

Peter Temple is widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest writers, and his novels have been published in twenty countries. During his lifetime he worked extensively as a journalist and editor, before teaching editing and media studies at a number of universities. His novels, among them the Jack Irish series, Truth, The Broken Shore and An Iron Rose, are celebrated as some of the best crime writing in English.

Temple died in March 2018.

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