Son of Mine is a compelling account of unknown heritage, of life gifts and losses, and the reclamations of parenting. It is dramatic, poignant and uplifting. But above all, it is a memoir of shock, discovery and reconciliation, all delivered in exquisite prose.
A Greek holiday escape becomes a dark investigation; a thrilling outback noir from the author of THE STONING
Set against the backdrop of the Australian Outback, the novel introduces a unique voice in the genre of Outback Noir. It promises a gripping narrative filled with suspense and dark themes, showcasing the author's talent recognized in their previous work, "The Stoning." Readers can expect a compelling exploration of crime and its consequences in a vivid and atmospheric setting.
A pacy, twisting noir debut - the investigation into the brutal death of a women in a small Outback town
Burnt-out from police work, Detective Sergeant George Manolis flies from Australia to Greece for a holiday. Recently divorced and mourning the death of his father, who emigrated from the turbulent Prespes region which straddles the borders of Greece, Albania and North Macedonia, Manolis hopes to reconnect with his roots and heritage. On arrival, Manolis learns of the disappearance of an 'invisible', a local man who lives without a scrap of paperwork. The police and some locals believe the man's disappearance was pre-planned, while others suspect foul play. Reluctantly, Manolis agrees to work undercover to find the invisible, and must navigate the complicated relationships of a tiny village where grudges run deep. It soon becomes clear to Manolis that he may never locate a man who, for all intents and purposes, doesn't exist. And with the clock ticking, the ghosts of the past continue to haunt the events of today as Manolis's investigation leads him to uncover a dark and long-forgotten practice
By the author of THE STONING ("Crime debut of the year" The Times) - a fresh and distinctive new voice in Outback Noir[Bokinfo].
A third outback noir from Peter Papathanasiou, following Special Constable Sparrow as he investigates a cold case in a barren mining region of Western Australia
Die örtliche Schullehrerin Molly Abbott wird in Cobb, einer kleinen Stadt im australischen Outback, zu Tode gesteinigt aufgefunden. Am nördlichen Stadtrand wird das große neue Einwanderungsgefängnis von den Einheimischen misstrauisch beäugt. Die Spannungen zwischen Weißen und Aborigines, zwischen Einwanderern im Flüchtlingslager und den Stadtbewohnern sind groß. Detective Sergeant Giorgios „George“ Manolis, der immer noch um den kürzlichen Tod seines Vaters trauert, kehrt in die Heimatstadt seiner Kindheit zurück, um Nachforschungen anzustellen. Bald merkt er, dass sich die Stadt, in der er aufgewachsen ist, verändert hat. Cobb gedieh einst, ist aber jetzt arm und heruntergekommen. Während Manolis mit der brodelnden Wut einer von Alkohol und Drogen zerstörten Gemeinschaft versucht fertig zu werden, erwachen die Geister seiner Vergangenheit zum Leben.