The Tally Stick

Discover the remarkable thriller, 'The Tally Stick', a gripping tale that intertwines the themes of survival, family, and the dark secrets of the past. Set against the haunting backdrop of the New Zealand wilderness, this compulsive novel explores the mysterious disappearance of the Chamberlain family and the chilling clues left behind. When the eldest child’s remains are found years later, questions arise about his survival and the meaning behind a simple tally stick—an ancient tool that marked both debt and survival. Each page is filled with suspenseful twists and turns that keep readers on edge, making it an essential read for fans of psychological thrillers and literary mysteries. As the story unfolds, you will delve deep into the complexities of human emotion and the lengths one might go to protect their own. This trade paperback edition, published by Random House NZ in 2020, is beautifully crafted and offers 288 pages of enthralling storytelling. Perfect for your next book club discussion or a solitary read by the fireside, 'The Tally Stick' is not just a book—it's an experience. Purchase yours today and enjoy FREE shipping! Note that combined shipping is not available with this item, and please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143774761
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE NZ
Pages: 288


Description:
A compulsive and chilling novel about subjugation, survival and the meaning of family.

Up on the highway, the only evidence that the Chamberlains had ever been there was two smeared tyre tracks in the mud leading into the almost undamaged screen of bushes and trees. No other cars passed that way until after dawn. By that time the tracks had been washed away by the heavy rain . . . It was a magic trick. After being in the country for only five days, the Chamberlain family had vanished into the air. The date was 4 April 1978.

In 2010 the remains of the eldest Chamberlain child have been discovered in a remote part of the West Coast, showing he lived for four years after the family disappeared. Found alongside him are his father's watch and what turns out to be a tally stick, a piece of wood scored across, marking items of debt.

How had he survived and then died? Where was the rest of his family? And what is the meaning of the tally stick?

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