The Reckoning
$31.19
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2026
Summary
When the system fails, justice must take another form.
When two convicted rapists walk free on appeal, the town of Deception Bay splits down the middle. The men swagger onto a packed cricket ground on Australia Day to a hero’s welcome. Before lunch is over, dozens of people fall ill. Among them, the newly released men.
As panic rips through the town and emergency services buckle, Detective Antigone Pollard and her partner, Wozza, scramble to figure out what ha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761823855 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 176182385X |
| Author: | Vikki Petraitis |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Australia |
| Imprint: | Summit Books Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 310g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 22mm |
| Series: | Antigone Pollard |
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About The Author
Vikki Petraitis
Vikki Petraitis is the bestselling author of the true crime books The Frankston Murders and The Phillip Island Murder. She has adapted both of these cases into highly successful podcast series with Casefile Presents, which have reached global charts and garnered millions of downloads. Vikki’s skill lies in her ability to conduct interviews with police and victims to craft compelling narratives.
Drawing on thirty years of experience in true crime writing and investigation, Vikki penned her first work of fiction, The Unbelieved, which won the inaugural A&U Crime Prize. This novel is currently being adapted into a co-production by ABC and BBC titled DUSTFALL, scheduled for release in late 2026. Vikki is also a sought-after presenter, renowned for her engaging true crime talks and keynote speeches.
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