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The Carnival is Over
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The Carnival is Over
It’s the 1970s in Moorabool and the small-town tensions are once again simmering in this thrilling follow up to Greg Woodland’s 2020 debut
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The Carnival is Over is set in 1971, and follows Hal, a seventeen-year-old dreaming of escaping Moorabool for a new life in the city. Currently, he finds himself stuck on a good behaviour bond, working a packing-room job he despises, all to pay off the car he 'borrowed' and crashed. The workplace bullies make every day a struggle, but the friendship of the older, more worldly Christine brings him solace. So when Christine doesn't show up for work, Hal is immediately concerned.
Sergeant Mick Goodenough is also worried, but he already knows what's happened to Christine—it’s the same fate that befell the newly elected deputy mayor. When another gruesome 'accident' occurs in Moorabool, Goodenough begins to suspect something sinister is at play behind the scenes at the local abattoir.
Determined to uncover the truth, Mick and Hal find themselves in grave danger, each forced to run for their life as they dig deeper into the mystery.
Greg Woodland, acclaimed author of The Night Whistler, returns with this nail-biting rural thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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The Carnival is Over by Greg Woodland is praised for its fast-paced, suspenseful narrative that immerses readers in 1970s small-town Australia. Critics commend Woodland's ability to tackle complex themes and dark undercurrents while interspersing the story with hints of kindness and humour. The novel features vividly portrayed characters facing menacing crimes, with atmospheric storytelling and multiple perspectives adding depth to the gripping plot. It's a noteworthy addition to Australian rural noir, drawing parallels with the works of Margaret Hickey and Chris Hammer.
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ISBN: 9781922458698
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 August 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Greg Woodland is an author, screenwriter and former director. Since 2000 he’s worked as a freelance script editor and consultant for film funding bodies and the Australian Writers’ Guild and taught screenwriting at Sydney film schools and universities. His first novel, The Night Whistler, was shortlisted for a 2021 Ned Kelly Award.
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