The Shark Net

Dive into the gripping world of 'The Shark Net,' a haunting memoir by Robert Drewe that explores the unsettling shift in a tranquil Perth suburb. This compelling book invites readers to relive the author's childhood memories and the eerie atmosphere that blanketed the community following a series of shocking murders. Recognized for its vivid storytelling, the memoir intertwines personal anecdotes with the chilling effects of loss and tragedy, helping to create a deep connection to both the narrative and its setting. Perfect for those interested in Australian literature, crime memoirs, or true crime narratives, 'The Shark Net' is a thought-provoking exploration of innocence lost. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin Australia in 2003, spans 384 pages and reflects on the societal impact of the murders that rocked the Australian landscape. With FREE shipping included, this is an unmissable opportunity for readers looking to engage with a profound literary piece that marries personal history with the complexities of human nature. Ideal for book lovers and collectors alike, this is a must-have in your reading list.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143002154
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 384


Description:
Aged six, Robert Drewe moved with his family from Melbourne to Perth, the world's most isolated city - and proud of it. This sun-baked coast was innocently proud, too, of its tranquillity and friendliness. Then a man he knew murdered a boy he also knew. The murderer randomly killed eight strangers - variously shooting, strangling, stabbing, bludgeoning and hacking his victims and running them down with cars - an innocent Perth was changed forever. In the middle-class suburbs which were the killer's main stalking grounds, the mysterious murders created widespread anxiety and instant local myth. 'The murders and their aftermath have both intrigued me and weighed heavily on me for three decades. To try to make sense of this time and place, and of my own childhood and adolescence, I had, finally, to write about it.'The result is The Shark Net, a vibrant and haunting memoir that reaches beyond the dark recesses of murder and chaos to encompass their ordinary suburban backdrop.

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