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An Iron Rose
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The pain seemed to dissolve. Cold and rough tarmac against the face, chill wind down here at ground level, smell of French perfume on my shirt, delicious. I registered that but all I felt was sad. This is a stupid way to go, I thought. Careless.
When Mac Faraday's best friend is found hanging, the assumption is suicide. But Mac is far from convinced, and he's a man who knows not to accept things at face value. A regular at the local pub, a mainstay of the footy team, Mac is living the quiet life of a country blacksmith—a life connected to a place, connected to its people.
But Mac carries a burden of fear and vigilance from his old life. And as this past of secrets, corruption, abuse, and murder begins to close in, he must turn to long-forgotten resources to hang on to everything he holds dear, including his own life.
An Iron Rose by Peter Temple is a gripping novel that explores the depths of personal conviction and the tenacity required to confront a shadowy past.
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Reviewers praise An Iron Rose for its controlled writing style and the richness of its language, making the novel particularly enjoyable. The book is noted for its swift pace and rapid-fire dialogue, appealing strongly to thriller enthusiasts. Critics highlight Peter Temple's use of dry Australian vernacular and wit, which some suggest should be essential reading. The novel is viewed as fast, funny, and assured, showcasing Temple's reputation as an elegant and cool crime writer.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781921922305
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 April 2012
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Contributors:
- Introduction by Les Carlyon
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Peter Temple has won five Ned Kelly Awards for his novels, and won the world's most prestigious crimewriting prize, the Duncan Lawrie Dagger. In 2010 he was awarded Australia's greatest writing prize, the Miles Franklin Literary Award.
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