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Greenlight by Benjamin Stevenson is a gripping crime thriller that follows documentary maker Jack Quick, who revisits a high-profile murder case he once helped to solve. As he delves deeper, Jack begins to uncover shocking new evidence that questions everything he thought he knew about the case, propelling him into a dangerous world of deceit and ambition. This fast-paced story combines mystery and suspense, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
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You might enjoy this gripping read if you love crime thrillers filled with unexpected twists and dark humour. The story centres around a true-crime documentary maker who uncovers startling new evidence about a past murder. If you're drawn to suspenseful plots and complex characters, this book may appeal to you.

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A nail-biting thriller that turns popular true-crime such as Serial and Making A Murderer on its head, Greenlight will shock with twists and turns you'll never see coming.

'An outstanding debut - confident, compelling, with a surprise around every corner. I loved it' - Jane Harper, author of The Dry

Four years ago, in the small town of Birravale, Eliza Daley was murdered. Within hours, her killer was caught. Wasn't he?

So reads the opening titles of Jack Quick's new true-crime documentary. A skilled producer, Jack knows that the bigger the conspiracy, the higher the ratings - and he claims Curtis Wade was convicted on flimsy evidence and shoddy police work. Millions of viewers agree.

Just before the final episode, Jack uncovers a minor detail that may prove Curtis guilty after all. Convinced it will ruin his show, Jack disposes of the evidence and delivers the finale unedited, leading to Curtis's eventual release.

Then a new victim is found bearing horrifying similarities to the original murder. Has Jack just helped a killer walk free?

Determined to set things right, Jack returns to Birravale looking for answers. But with his own secrets lurking just beneath the surface, Jack knows more than anyone what a fine line it is between fact and fiction. Between life and death.

Now there's only one option left. The truth.

'A hugely-original premise, a guilt-ridden protagonist, a plot that won't lie down. A great debut' - Chris Hammer

'Such an assured, intricately plotted novel full of mind-bending twists and turns' - Candice Fox

'A gripping, densely knotted debut that kept me guessing until the very last page' - Mark Brandi

'A killer premise, genuinely surprising twists and turns and an original, deeply memorable protagonist' - Dervla McTiernan

'A clever, heart-racing read. Fresh and contemporary' - Courier Mail

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143789871

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Michael Joseph

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Benjamin Stevenson is an award-winning stand-up comedian and author. His first novel, Greenlight, was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction, and his second novel, Either Side of Midnight, was shortlisted for the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Original Paperback. Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, his third novel, was a huge bestseller and has so far been sold in twenty-seven territories around the world. It will soon be adapted into a major HBO TV series. It was shortlisted for the Dymocks Book of the Year 2022, ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year 2023 and BookPeople's Fiction Book of the Year 2023, as well as being named as one of The Sunday Times's best crime novels of 2022. His new novel, Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect, will be released in October. Benjamin has sold out live shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival all the way to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and has appeared on ABC TV, Channel 10 and The Comedy Channel. Instagram- @stevensonexperience

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