Ghost Child
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Ghost Child
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Narrated by:
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Tai Hara
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Zindzi Okenyo
About this listen
Caroline Overington's stunning fiction debut is a multi-voiced novel centred around a child's death and its terrible repercussions.
In 1982 Victorian police were called to a home on a housing estate an hour west of Melbourne. There, they found a five-year-old boy lying still and silent on the carpet. There were no obvious signs of trauma, but the child, Jacob, died the next day.
The story made the headlines, and hundreds attended the funeral. Few people were surprised when the boy's mother and her boyfriend went to prison for the crime. Police declared themselves satisfied with the result, saying there was no doubt that justice had been done.
And yet, for years rumours swept the estate and clung like cobwebs to the long-vacant house: there had been a cover-up. The real perpetrator, at least according to local gossip, was the boy's six-year-old sister, Lauren....
Twenty years on, Lauren has created a new life for herself, but details of Jacob's death begin to resurface and the story again makes the newspapers. As Lauren struggles with the ghosts of her childhood, it seems only a matter of time before the past catches up with her.
©2010 Caroline Overington (P)2021 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.Listeners also enjoyed...
heartbreaking but a fabulous read
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A cracking read
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I thought the neighborhood all had stories of the sister being the killer.
As the lives of the children are told, the death of Jacob is eventually revealed.
Great story that opens up slowly
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I loved the narratives and was able to keep up with the character jumping. All characters were interesting and the twist was good.
Some scenes might be upsetting for some to listen to but I found this a good read.
Easy to listen to and loved the characters
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I very very rarely leave reviews however in this case I just had to.
An incredibly well written , well narrated storey which is so emotional.
One of the best books I have ever listened too.
I feel a bit jittery which for a seasoned ex cop that’s seen it all is a weird feeling.
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Oh my god
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