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In the Winter Dark

By Tim Winton
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In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton is a gripping tale set in a secluded valley where a dark tension binds together its inhabitants. A mysterious creature lurks, unsettling the peace of the community and compelling the residents to confront their deepest fears and secrets. The story weaves elements of suspense and human vulnerability, exploring themes of isolation and the unknown.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to atmospheric and intense storytelling, exploring the emotional turmoil and psychological tension of inhabitants in a remote Australian valley as they face an unknown menace. The story invites readers who appreciate unraveling secrets and delving into the depths of human resilience and fear.

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In the Winter Dark

In a lonely valley, four people prepare for a quiet evening. Then in his orchard, Murray Jacob sees a moving shadow. His neighbour Ronnie watches her lover leave and feels her baby roll inside her. And on the verandah of the Stubbs's house, a small dog is torn screaming from its leash by something unseen. Nothing will ever be the same again.

Tim Winton's classic novella about the insidious grip of fear. In the Winter Dark is spellbinding.

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Night falls. In a lonely valley called the Sink, four people prepare for a quiet evening. Then in his orchard, Murray Jacob sees a moving shadow. Across the swamp, his neighbour Ronnie watches her lover leave and feels her baby roll inside her. And on the verandah of the Stubbs's house, a small dog is torn screaming from its leash by something unseen. Nothing will ever be the same again.

In In the Winter Dark, nothing remains unchanged as mystery and tension mount, altering the lives of the valley's inhabitants forever.

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In the Winter Dark by Tim Winton is lauded for its atmospheric storytelling and exploration of human fears and isolation. The narrative weaves a suspenseful tale of mystery, with Winton's evocative prose drawing readers into a secluded rural setting. Reviews commend the novel's ability to capture the tension of an eerie, enigmatic landscape, while its characters grapple with their inner turmoil and interpersonal dynamics.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143204718

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 116g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Tim Winton has published twenty-six books for adults and children, and his work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. Since his first novel, An Open Swimmer, won the Australian Vogel Award in 1981, he has won the Miles Franklin Award four times (for Shallows,Cloudstreet, Dirt Music and Breath) and twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize (for The Riders and Dirt Music). He lives in Western Australia. Find out more on Facebook

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