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The Way It Is Now

$55.95
Immerse yourself in the thrilling narrative of The Way It Is Now by Garry Disher, a gripping crime novel set in a picturesque beach-shack town just an hour from Melbourne. This trade paperback edition, published in 2021 by The Text Publishing Company, invites readers to delve into the life of Charlie Deravin, a burnt-out cop navigating personal and professional turmoil. The haunting past returns as Charlie, living in his family's holiday house on forced leave, confronts the unresolved mystery of his mother's disappearance twenty years ago. The discovery of skeletal remains during new house construction reopens old wounds and draws Charlie into a web of suspense and intrigue. With 416 captivating pages, this novel combines mystery, psychological depth, and a touch of family drama, making it a must-read for fans of Australian crime fiction. Dive into the heart of suspense and uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface in The Way It Is Now. Perfect for book clubs and avid readers, this novel will keep you guessing until the very last page. Experience the brilliant storytelling of Garry Disher and explore the complexities of trauma and redemption with this exciting addition to your bookshelf.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922458162
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 416


Description:
Set in a beach-shack town an hour from Melbourne, The Way It Is Now tells the story of a burnt-out cop named Charlie Deravin.

Charlie is living in his family's holiday house, on forced leave since he made a mess of things at work.

Things have never been easy for Charlie. Twenty years earlier his mother went missing in the area, believed murdered. His father has always been the main suspect, though her body was never found.

Until now- the foundations are being dug for a new house on a vacant block. The skeletal remains of a child and an adult are found-and Charlie's past comes crashing in on him.

The Way It Is Now is the enthralling new novel by Garry Disher, one of Australia's most loved and celebrated crime writers.

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The Way It Is Now

$55.95
Immerse yourself in the thrilling narrative of The Way It Is Now by Garry Disher, a gripping crime novel set in a picturesque beach-shack town just an hour from Melbourne. This trade paperback edition, published in 2021 by The Text Publishing Company, invites readers to delve into the life of Charlie Deravin, a burnt-out cop navigating personal and professional turmoil. The haunting past returns as Charlie, living in his family's holiday house on forced leave, confronts the unresolved mystery of his mother's disappearance twenty years ago. The discovery of skeletal remains during new house construction reopens old wounds and draws Charlie into a web of suspense and intrigue. With 416 captivating pages, this novel combines mystery, psychological depth, and a touch of family drama, making it a must-read for fans of Australian crime fiction. Dive into the heart of suspense and uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface in The Way It Is Now. Perfect for book clubs and avid readers, this novel will keep you guessing until the very last page. Experience the brilliant storytelling of Garry Disher and explore the complexities of trauma and redemption with this exciting addition to your bookshelf.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922458162
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 416


Description:
Set in a beach-shack town an hour from Melbourne, The Way It Is Now tells the story of a burnt-out cop named Charlie Deravin.

Charlie is living in his family's holiday house, on forced leave since he made a mess of things at work.

Things have never been easy for Charlie. Twenty years earlier his mother went missing in the area, believed murdered. His father has always been the main suspect, though her body was never found.

Until now- the foundations are being dug for a new house on a vacant block. The skeletal remains of a child and an adult are found-and Charlie's past comes crashing in on him.

The Way It Is Now is the enthralling new novel by Garry Disher, one of Australia's most loved and celebrated crime writers.

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