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The Goodbye Party

By: Louis Nowra
Narrated by: Ben Oxenbould, Aaron Pedersen, Steve Bisley, Multicast, Jacinta Stapleton
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  • Please note: This series contains mature themes and listener discretion is advised.

    In 1984, Detective Eric O'Malley investigated the bizarre deaths of a young couple, their bodies found naked by the side of a creek in Sydney's northern suburbs. Shortly before their demise, O'Malley learned, the pair had attended a swingers' party.

    The case was barely open before it was deemed an accident. But O'Malley knew it was murder. He just couldn't prove it.

    Thirty-five years later, O'Malley is found dead in his flat in what looks like a drug overdose. But his son James knows something's amiss. His dad was close to solving that case after all these years. And someone else knew it.

    To track down his father's killer, James must find the men and women who were there on the fateful night when that young couple died. This was the night of 'The Goodbye Party' - and uncovering its secrets will lead James down a dark path, filled with horrific twists and turns.

    Inspired by Sydney's real-life Bogle-Chandler case, playwright Louis Nowra (writer of Australian classics Cosi, Radiance and The Golden Age) creates an enthralling multicast audio drama, featuring an exceptional cast including Ben Oxenbould (Deep Water, Wolf Creek), Steve Bisley (Water Rats, Mad Max), and Aaron Pedersen (Mystery Road, Jack Irish).

    This is an Audible Original Podcast. Free for members. You can add all12 episodes to your Library now.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: The Funeral

    Ep. 1: The Funeral
    Sep 22 2019

    Ex-cop James O’Malley arrives at his father’s house to find him dead and five boxes of police files missing. Was it an overdose or foul play? At Eric’s funeral, ex-security man Paul Rossi tells James that Eric had been obsessed with solving a case from 1984, “The Goodbye Party”.
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    32 mins
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  • Ep. 2: He Saw the Light

    Ep. 2: He Saw the Light
    Sep 22 2019

    In 1984, Bob and Evie Pratt hosted a swingers’ party, during which guests Murray and Alice died, supposedly victims of severe local pollution. But more than one person suspected murder. James and his neighbour Carla investigate the 1984 crime scene and try to understand the scandal that ruined the lives of most people at that party.
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  • Ep. 3: Dad's Ashes

    Ep. 3: Dad's Ashes
    Sep 22 2019

    James interviews several interested parties including the man that discovered the bodies and the detective that says they died of sulphide gas. James also realises he’s falling in love with Carla, who helps him scatter his father’s ashes.
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    37 mins
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a good gripping story .

great story I found gripping. a couple of twists, to make compeling listening. hope you enjoy.

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excellent book👍💝

very exciting, really good storyline, excellent acting, couldn't wait to get to the next chapter ,a pleasure to listen to

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loved it !

Loved this , the actors really made the story come to life ! Would like to see more from the author !

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entertaining

really enjoyed it, kept me listening, entertaining, realistic and very relaxing, thoroughly enjoyed the story!!

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kept me gripped

easy to follow kept me gripped right to the end. I would highly recommend this book

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A good listen

Excellent production of a crime novel - eased the pain of painting the living room wall!

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great story and great narration

I love an Australian accent and I particularly liked the main character's voice. Great story and a great listen. would be great on TV.

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The Goodbye Party

An enjoyable listen.
although I predicted the ending quite early on, I still wanted to get to the end.

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very slow and boring

the story is very slow and boring, not for me. was disappointed as i like a mystery

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Exciting story

I enjoyed this except I felt there was something missing not sure what it was but I felt that maybe something was missing from it. it was very enjoyable.

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