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The Broken Shore

By: Peter Temple
Narrated by: Peter Hosking
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Broken by his last case, homicide detective Joe Cashin has fled the city and returned to his hometown to run its one-man police station while his wounds heal and the nightmares fade.

He lives a quiet life with his two dogs in the tumbledown wreck his family home has become. It's a peaceful existence - ideal for the rehabilitating man. But his recovery is rudely interrupted by a brutal attack on Charles Bourgoyne, a prominent member of the local community. Suspicion falls on three young men from the local Aboriginal community.

But Cashin's not so sure, and as the case unfolds amid simmering corruption and prejudice, he finds himself holding on to something that it might be better to let go...

©2005 Peter Temple (P)2008 WF Howes Ltd Modern Detectives Mystery Fiction Suspense
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Good story - not all my questions are answered. Narration is a bit laid back and lacking emotion but overall very enjoyable.

Engaging story. Would read more. Recommended

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Well written,, fast paced, sparse dialogue, fully absorbed. Convincing characterisations. An Aussie Chandler. An offbeat police procedural

Excellent

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A dark story but there were some humorous moments that helped with digesting the more unpalatable parts. I would listen to the next book and the main character Joe was likable.

Twists and turns.

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main character was just such a real bloke. loved all the characters ❤️ I couldn't stop once I had started this. highly-rated

very real.

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A very atmospheric tale, brilliant characters and very good reading by the narrator would listen to more of det sgt cashin

Great Aussie story

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