Dark Paradise, 9780733637377
Paperback
Island paradise? Beneath the beauty lies a dark, true, and violent history.

Dark Paradise

norfolk island - isolation, savagery, mystery and murder

  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    28 November 2016

Summary

Dark Paradise: Unveiling the Dark Secrets of Norfolk Island

‘A fascinating read’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

Aren’t remote South Pacific islands supposed to be paradise? Perhaps, from a distance, Norfolk Island looks a peaceful place lush with tall pines. But look closer and that idyllic facade is shattered.

For all of the 240 years we have known it, Norfolk’s story has been one of darkness, pain, rage and horror. Long-buried bones and axes hint at the violence …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780733637377
ISBN-10:073363737X
Author:Robert Macklin
Publisher:Hachette Australia
Imprint:Hachette Australia
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:28 November 2016
Weight:330g
Dimensions:41mm x 198mm x 129mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Successfully woven together … reminiscent of Manning Clark - Peter CorrisWritten with engaging verve - THE AGEA fascinating read - DAILY TELEGRAPH

Successfully woven together … reminiscent of Manning Clark - Peter Corris

Written with engaging verve - THE AGE

A fascinating read - DAILY TELEGRAPH

About The Author

Robert Macklin

Robert Macklin was born in Queensland and educated at University of Queensland and the Australian National University. He has worked as a journalist at the COURIER-MAIL, THE AGE and THE BULLETIN, and was associate editor of the CANBERRA TIMES until 2003.

Robert is the author of 29 books, including DARK PARADISE, HAMILTON HUME and four works focusing on the SAS and Australia’s Special Forces: SAS SNIPER, REDBACK ONE, SAS INSIDER and WARRIOR ELITE. He lives in Canberra.

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