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The Night Whistler
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The Night Whistler
A cracking rural crime debut that will have you on the edge of your seat, now available in a smaller format.
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A cracking rural crime debut that will have you on the edge of your seat, now available in a smaller format.
The summer of 1966-7, Hal and his little brother have just come to live in Moorabool. They're exploring the creek near their new home when they find the body of a dog.
Not just dead, but killed.
Not just killed, but horribly maimed.
Constable Mick Goodenough, recently demoted from his big-city job as a detective, is also new in town—and one of his dogs has gone missing. Like other pets around the town.
He knows what it means when someone tortures animals to death. They're practising. So when Hal's mother starts getting late-night phone calls—a man whistling, then hanging up—Goodenough, alone among the Moorabool cops, takes her seriously. But will that be enough to keep her and her young sons safe?
Nostalgic yet clear-eyed, simmering with small-town menace, Greg Woodland's wildly impressive debut populates the rural Australia of the 1960s with memorable characters and almost unbearable tension.
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The Night Whistler by Greg Woodland is praised for its captivating portrayal of small-town secrets and its haunting atmosphere. Critics highlight its blend of gripping crime themes with genuine human warmth, noting its impressive characterisation and evocative setting. The novel is celebrated as a strong debut in Australian gothic noir, with a narrative that slowly builds tension leading to an explosive conclusion, suitable for fans of crime fiction. Woodland's background in screenwriting enhances the vivid storytelling, making it a compelling read that's difficult to put down.
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ISBN: 9781922458230
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Greg Woodland is an author, screenwriter and director. Since 2000 he's worked as a freelance script editor and consultant for film funding bodies and the Australian Writers' Guild. His first novel, The Night Whistler, was shortlisted for a Ned Kelly Award.
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