Chain of Evidence

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Garry Disher's Chain of Evidence is a gripping crime novel set in Australia, featuring Inspector Hal Challis as he navigates the challenges of solving intricate mysteries in the Peninsula. The plot weaves together multiple storylines involving a missing child, local corruption, and personal dilemmas, creating a tense web of suspense and intrigue. As Challis digs deeper, he uncovers hidden truths that test his resolve and set the stage for a thrilling resolution.
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You might enjoy this gripping tale if you're drawn to atmospheric crime fiction with a strong sense of place. Set in Australia's rural landscape, the story weaves together intricate plots and rich character development, making it perfect for fans of detective stories and thrillers that keep you guessing.

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Chain of Evidence

Nine-year old Katie is missing. Detective Destry, alert to rumours of a paedophile ring, is thinking abduction. Her colleagues are thinking bad family, truancy. Her boss is thinking about the media. And everyone, including Ellen, is wondering whether she's good enough to handle this without D.I. Challis. Australian author.

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Ten-year-old Katie Blasko is missing. Detective Sergeant Ellen Destry, alert to rumours of a paedophile ring operating on the Peninsula, is thinking abduction. Her colleagues are thinking bad family, truancy. Her boss is thinking about the media. And everyone, including Ellen, is wondering whether she's good enough to handle this without D. I. Challis.

But Hal Challis is a thousand kilometres away, watching his father die. Ellen Destry's running the show on her own. And if she's right, Katie Blasko may be running out of time.

Chain of Evidence, by Garry Disher, presents a gripping narrative filled with suspense and a race against time. As Ellen Destry navigates complex dynamics and high stakes, readers are taken on an intense journey of determination and intrigue.

Series: Peninsula Crimes

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Chain of Evidence by Garry Disher is highly praised for its moody and inventive narrative that captivates readers. Critics acclaim it as Disher's best work yet, elevating his reputation on the global stage as a master of crime fiction. It is recognised as a powerful contribution to the genre, affirming Disher's status as one of Australia's premier crime writers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921351211

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Garry Disher has published almost fifty titles-fiction, children's books, anthologies, textbooks, the Wyatt thrillers and the Peninsula Crimes series. He has won numerous awards, including the German Crime Prize (twice) and two Ned Kelly Best Crime novel awards, for Chain of Evidence (2007) and Wyatt (2010). Garry lives on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

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