Above all, it has a superb cast of main characters." - The Times (Crime Book of the Month) " stunning debut … original and splendidly plotted with a harshness that nevertheless allows humour to intrude. "Trailing literary prizes in its wake… superbly characterized… well above most contemporary crime fiction." - Financial Times Fierce, fast-moving, violent … it is as exciting a debut as fellow Australian Jane Harper’s The Dry, and I can think of no higher praise." - Daily Mail "Outstanding. a gripping and violent tale with a hero who is original and appealing." - The Guardian James Ellroy and Paul Cleave fans will relish this hard-edged crime novel." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) The truth behind the violence is both stunning and fairly clued, and Caleb is a sufficiently complex lead to easily sustain a series. The hearing-impaired Caleb (Zelic) must rely on his keen ability to read faces as he tries to figure out whom, if anyone, he can trust. Shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger Award and the John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger AwardĪ "terrific debut. And the deeper he digs, the darker the secrets.?Ī CrimeTime UK Book of the Year via three reviewers But here he learns that everyone - including his murdered friend - is hiding something. Sensing that his ex-wife may also be in danger, Caleb insists they return to their hometown of Resurrection Bay. When his friend Frankie, a former cop, offers to help, they soon discover the killer is on their tail. But he's profoundly deaf missed words and misread lips can lead to confusion, and trouble.įortunately, Caleb knows how to read people a sideways glance, an unconvincing smile, speak volumes. Tortured by guilt, Caleb vows to track down the killer. The 2nd Caleb Zelic title, AND FIRE CAME DOWN, will be published October, 2018, and the author is already writing a 3rd installment.Ĭaleb Zelic can't hear you but he sees everything.ĬALEB ZELIC IS ON THE HUNT FOR HIS FRIEND'S KILLERĬaleb Zelic's childhood friend has been brutally murdered - fingers broken, throat slit - at his home in Melbourne.
The acclaimed debut thriller from Australia's most exciting new crimewriting talent.įinalist for the CWA (Crime Writers' Association) Gold Dagger and John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Awards ONE OF THE YEAR'S 10 BEST MYSTERY NOVELS - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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