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Crucifixion Creek

The Belltree Trilogy, Book 1

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Crucifixion Creek

By: Barry Maitland
Narrated by: Peter Hosking
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Homicide detective Harry Belltree wouldn’t usually be looking too hard at an elderly couple’s suicide pact. Especially now, when his brother-in-law, Greg, has just been stabbed to death. But it seems Greg and the old couple had ties to the same man, a bent moneylender with friends in high places - and low.

Harry can’t get officially involved in Greg’s murder, but he suspects a link with two other mysterious deaths: his parents'. And when he goes off grid to investigate, that’s when things start to get dangerous.

Set in Sydney, this dark, morally ambiguous and adrenaline-charged new series is a triumphant change of direction for Barry Maitland.

Shortlisted for the 2015 Ned Kelly Award for Best Fiction.

©2014 Barry Maitland (P)2015 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Crime Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedurals Exciting

Critic Reviews

"Maitland has always been a notable spinner of mysteries...continues to extend his range, depth and mastery into Ruth Rendell territory." ( Kirkus Reviews)
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This was an engaging and at times tense story which well structurd. I enjoyed the setting as well.

Engaging detective story with surprising twists.

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I targeted this book for the narrator being a Cliff Hardy book fan.

It’s not a bad story. Kept me interested to the end. Some of the badies cough up too easy.

But I am keen to listen to the 2nd book in the trilogy.

Peter Hosking is the best

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