From the author of The Book Thief comes this darkly funny and ultimately uplifting thriller which proves that anyone can be extraordinary.
From the author of The Book Thief comes this darkly funny and ultimately uplifting thriller which proves that anyone can be extraordinary.
Meet Ed Kennedy – cab driving prodigy, pathetic card player and useless at sex. He lives in the suburbs, shares coffee with his dog, the Doorman, and he's in nervous-love with Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence – until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery.That's when the first Ace turns up.That's when Ed becomes the messenger.Chosen to care, he makes his way through town, helping and hurting (where necessary) until only one question remains. Who's behind Ed's mission?
'comedic, romantic, thrilling, confronting, playful, deceptive' -- Australian Book Review
Markus Zusak is the international bestselling author of six novels, including The Messenger, Bridge of Clay and The Book Thief – one of the most loved books of the twenty-first century and a New York Times bestseller for more than a decade. His work is translated into more than fifty languages, and has been awarded numerous honours around the world. His books have also been adapted into film, television and theatre. He was born in Sydney, and still lives there with his wife, two children, and the last dog standing in a once thriving household of animals. Three Wild Dogs and the truth is his first book of non-fiction. Marc Aden Gray is an Australian stage, film, television and voice actor. Since his appearances in the 1985 Australian film Fortress and blockbuster The Matrix, he has featured in a number of well-known television series, including Third Watch, Rizzoli & Isles, Why We Fight and As the World Turns. Marc also works as a pitch trainer, assisting corporate clients in public presentations and communication.
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