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The Messenger

By Markus Zusak
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Ed Kennedy is an underachieving cab driver whose ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn when he stops a bank robbery by chance. Suddenly, mysterious playing cards begin arriving, each sending him on cryptic missions across town. As Ed navigates a series of challenges involving protection, survival and unexpected compassion, he must uncover who is orchestrating these tasks and why. The Messenger is a gripping blend of comedy, romance and thrilling mystery from Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief.
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The Messenger is a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists and love. From the author of the international bestseller The Book Thief and new novel Bridge of Clay.

The Messenger is a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists and love. From the author of the international bestseller The Book Thief and new novel Bridge of Clay.

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SOON TO BE AN ABC DRAMA MINISERIES

From the author of the international bestseller The Book Thief and new novel Bridge of Clay.

"comedic, romantic, thrilling, confronting, playful, deceptive" - Australian Book Review

Meet Ed Kennedy - cab driving prodigy, pathetic card player and useless at sex (self-proclaimed). He lives in a suburban shack, shares coffee with his dog, the Doorman, and he's in nervous love with Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence - until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery.

That's when the first Ace turns up.

That's when Ed becomes the messenger.

Chosen to care, he makes his way through town, helping and hurting (where necessary) until only one question remains. Who's behind Ed's mission?

Protect the diamonds, survive the clubs, dig deep through spades, feel the hearts... The Messenger is a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists and love.

PRAISE FOR MARKUS ZUSAK

"Zusak has a unique, remarkable talent for being able to make me laugh and cry all within the space of a few pages..." - The Guardian

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760785529

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 April 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Picador Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 199.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 21.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 396

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Markus Zusak Young Adult

About the Author

Markus Zusak is the bestselling author of six novels, including Bridge of Clay, The Book Thief and The Messenger. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, to both popular and critical acclaim. He lives in Sydney with his wife and two children.

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