The Drowning by Bryan Brown
Bryan Brown's distinctive storytelling voice continues in this unflinching, gripping novel.
The body of a local teenage boy is found on the beach of a sleepy northern New South Wales town. David went for an evening swim and got into trouble . . . at least, that's what it looks like.
Three weeks before, Leila, a young backpacker, didn't turn up for her shift at the local cafe. Benny, the owner, isn't worried. It happens - backpackers are always on the move. There'll be another one.
One of the locals, Adrian, has been a help to Benny. He's found him a nice little sideline. Not exactly legal. Is that all Adrian is arranging on the coast? He once was a cop but has he gone bad?
And in the backblocks outside town, a bikie gang is gearing up for a large consignment from South America.
Murder, drugs, liaisons and lies are stirring up this small coastal town.
With Bryan Brown's characteristic laconic storytelling - humorous, tough and suspenseful - the secrets of this seemingly idyllic town slowly come to the surface.
Format: Paperback | 288 pages
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.5 x 1.7 | 318g
Publication Date: 31 Oct 2023
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication City/Country: Crows Nest, SYD, Australia
Language: English
ISBN10: 1761069802
ISBN13: 9781761069802
Condition: Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including ver, very minor scuff marks along the edges. No missing or damaged pages, tiny (barely visible) creases, but no tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.