Softly Calls the Devil
$33.81
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
3 November 2025
Summary
Haast’s Dark Secret: A Constable Buchanan Thriller
Things are going well for Matt Buchanan. After some hard times, life is peaceful as sole-charge constable for the small, isolated settlement of Haast on New Zealand’s wild West Coast. He’s made friends among the locals and won their trust, keeping their little world safe amidst the fierce Tasman Sea, dense beech forests, dark swamps, and snowy Southern Alps.
But then his much-loved predecessor, Gus, is discovered beside a ri…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781786585400 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1786585405 |
| Author: | Christopher Blake |
| Publisher: | Bonnier Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Echo |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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‘Softly Calls the Devil is a cracking crime tale replete with procedural insight and an engaging, authentic voice. I had no idea where the story was going, but I knew I was in safe hands; I’d follow Chris Blake anywhere.’ - J.P. Pomare‘Chris Blake harnesses his insider perspective alongside substantial storytelling chops to craft a layered rural noir tale set on Aotearoa’s wild West Coast … This is world-class crime fiction. Highly recommended.’ - Craig Sisterson
About The Author
Christopher Blake
Chris Blake was born and raised in Auckland. He served briefly in the New Zealand Army’s Reserve Force before joining the New Zealand Police in 2006.
His debut novel, The Sound of Her Voice (published under the pseudonym Nathan Blackwell), was a double finalist in the 2018 Ngaio Marsh Awards for best novel and best first novel. Chris was an assistant storyboarder for season two of the crime drama television series, The Gulf, released in 2021.
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