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You might enjoy this book if you love crime thrillers with a uniquely Australian twist. Set in the outback, it combines mystery with cultural insights, featuring an Aboriginal protagonist who navigates complex investigations. Expect vivid landscapes and a gripping plot with plenty of suspense and intrigue.
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See moreEmily Tempest is small, black, as snaky as a taipan's tooth and at odds with her new boss, Cockburn. The death at the Green Swamp Well Roadhouse only complicates things. Cockburn thinks it's a simple case of two drunks and a hammer. Emily's not convinced. Adrian Hyland takes us to the outback - a place we think we know, and have mostly never seen.
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Emily Tempest is small, black, as snaky as a taipan's tooth, and is the woman least likely ever to embark on a career in policing. But her old mate, Superintendent Tom MacGillivray, has persuaded her to sign on as the Aboriginal Community Police Officer for the outback (not to mention throwback) township of Bluebush.
Then Tom is hospitalised and Emily finds herself working for a new bloke instead: an east-coast ring-in, a martinet called Cockburn. Being allergic both to authority and to keeping her big mouth shut, Emily is immediately at odds with the new boss.
The death at the Green Swamp Well Roadhouse only complicates things. Cockburn thinks it's a simple case of two old drunks and a hammer. Emily's not convinced.
Adrian Hyland takes us to the outback—a place we think we know and have mostly never seen.
Gunshot Road by Adrian Hyland offers an enthralling journey where the unpredictable dynamics of the Australian outback and its characters challenge our assumptions and keep us hooked from start to finish.
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Gunshot Road is met with praise for its vivid portrayal of Australia's Northern Territory and the rich cultural landscape it presents. Adrian Hyland's work, featuring the maverick cop Emily Tempest, is noted for its entertaining and engaging plot, along with its blending of humour, empathy, and respect for Indigenous cultures. The crime thriller is described as a thrilling and enlightening read, showcasing brilliant characters and evoking both the vitality and the lyrical beauty of the setting.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781921656309
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 May 2010
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Edition: 2nd edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 498g
Pages: 384
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Adrian Hyland is the author of Diamond Dove.
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