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White Dog: Jack Irish, Book Four

By Peter Temple
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White Dog: Jack Irish, Book Four by Peter Temple is a gripping crime and thriller novel centred around Jack Irish, a former lawyer turned investigator. In this instalment, Jack becomes entangled in the dangerous world of Melbourne's underworld, trying to unravel the mysteries surrounding the death of a respected person. As he navigates personal challenges and murky alliances, Jack must rely on his wits and instincts to reveal hidden truths.
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If you enjoy gripping crime and thriller stories with a gritty edge, this book will captivate you. Peter Temple's masterful storytelling weaves together complex characters and intense mysteries, making it perfect for those who love a suspenseful and intelligent detective read.

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White Dog: Jack Irish, Book Four

Jack's trying to save a beautiful sculptress from a murder rap. He soon falls into a world of shady deals, sexual secrets and country rednecks

The fourth and final book in the iconic Jack Irish series, and the winner of the 2003 Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Novel.

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The fourth and final book in the iconic Jack Irish series, and the winner of the 2003 Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Novel.

Jack Irish—gambler, cook and cabinetmaker, finder of people who don't want to be found—has a new job, hunting for evidence that might save the beautiful sculptor Sarah Longmore from a murder rap.

Jack soon discovers there was nothing straightforward about property developer Mickey Franklin's death, and falls headlong into a world of shady deals, sexual secrets and country rednecks.

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White Dog: Jack Irish, Book Four by Peter Temple is highly praised for its staccato style, engaging plot, and deep character exploration. Reviewers appreciate Temple's prose, noting it is poetic and evocative, capturing both the essence of the characters and the atmosphere of Melbourne. The novel is described as a brilliant mix of action, mystery, and nuanced depictions of human experiences, showcasing Temple as a master of crime fiction with compelling dialogue and suspenseful storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925773323

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Edition: 4th edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 264g

Pages: 352

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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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