The Night Whistler
$23.45
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2021
Summary
A cracking rural crime debut that will have you on the edge of your seat, now available in a smaller format.
The summer of 1966-7. Hal and his little brother have just come to live in Moorabool. They’re exploring the creek near their new home when they find the body of a dog. Not just dead, but killed. Not just killed, but horribly maimed.
Constable Mick Goodenough, recently demoted from his big-city job as a detective, is also new in town-and one of his dogs has gone missing.…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922458230 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1922458236 |
| Author: | Greg Woodland |
| Publisher: | Text Publishing |
| Imprint: | The Text Publishing Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 320g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 129mm x 197mm |
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Critics Review
‘This coming-of-age crime tale balances its more gruesome turns with relatable human warmth.’
‘Troubling undercurrents swirl in a seductively involving story of small-town secrets and obsessions.’ * Garry Disher *
‘A haunting, tense and unforgettable debut.’ * Christian White *
‘This coming-of-age crime tale balances its more gruesome turns with relatable human warmth.’ * Books+Publishing *
‘An impressive first outing, and one that we hope builds in a series.’ * Herald Sun *
‘A tense, evocative trip into the past.’ * Readings *
’The Night Whistler fits neatly in the growing body of Australian gothic noir. Screenwriter Woodland brings a reality to this small country town…This is an assured debut and is part of another strong year for new voices in Australian crime fiction.’ * Pile by the Bed *
‘It is hard to believe that The Night Whistler is a debut novel. Greg Woodland’s experience in screenwriting shines from this text, from effortlessly evocative scene depiction to superb characterisation….I found [it] impossible to put down.’ * Booklover Book Reviews *
‘A ripping thriller that ties you to the characters and gets you emotionally embedded. You’ll fly through it because you’ll have to.’ * My Bookshop *
‘A good yarn…What it does particularly well is establish itself in a certain era where it is easy enough to imagine that rural policing did not involve a lot of sensitivity in its execution.’ * AustCrime *
‘Woodland’s writing is vivid, both his descriptions and his characters come alive. I could smell the heat, taste the dust, hear the voices. I knew, well before I reached the end of the first chapter, that I was onto a winner. The plot is enthralling…I was riveted by this story. Gritty and honest. And I want more.’ * Sandy’s Book A Day *
‘Slowly builds tension…and leads to an explosive conclusion… A fine debut, a mystery wrapped in nostalgia for an Australia now long gone.’ * Good Reading *
‘A well plotted and engaging debut.’ * SA Weekend *
Greg Woodland
Greg Woodland is an author, screenwriter, and former director. Since 2000, he has worked as a freelance script editor and consultant for film funding bodies and the Australian Writers’ Guild, and taught screenwriting at Sydney film schools and universities. His first novel, The Night Whistler, was shortlisted for a 2021 Ned Kelly Award.
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