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The Big Ask: A Murray Whelan Thriller

By Shane Maloney
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The Big Ask: A Murray Whelan Thriller by Shane Maloney is a compelling story that follows political advisor Murray Whelan as he navigates the murky waters of Australian politics. Set against a backdrop of shady alliances and political intrigue, Whelan must unravel a complex web of suspicion and deception. The plot thickens with unexpected twists, revealing the intricate dance of power and loyalty.
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Murray Whelan is in trouble. A disastrous election result is looming, and his days as a political minder seem numbered. But when his boss, Angelo Angelli, picks a fight with the trucking industry, and Murray finds himself on the receiving end of a fist at a city nightclub, his employment prospects seem the least of his problems.

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The Big Ask: A Murray Whelan Thriller features Murray Whelan in a tight spot. A disastrous election result looms, casting doubt on his future as a political minder. However, when his boss, Angelo Agnelli, antagonises the trucking industry, Murray's career concerns become just part of a bigger chaos.

Murray's troubles escalate after he gets punched in a city nightclub, making his employment worries seem trivial. That's just the beginning, as events truly spiral when he finds himself amid a compromising situation with Cheryl in the back of a truck at the fruit and vegetable market at five in the morning.

Now saddled with a runaway son, pursued by the police, embroiled in adultery, and with a gun buried in the backyard, Murray must navigate his most challenging ordeal yet.

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ISBN: 9781877008528

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 296

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About the Author

A Former male model and GQ Bachelor of the Year, Shane Maloney is currently a member of an order of Burmese monks. His short stories have never been published.

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