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Exiles

By: Jane Harper
Narrated by: Steve Shanahan
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FOR 2023

At a busy festival site on a warm spring night, a baby lies alone in her pram, her mother having vanished into the crowds.

A year on, Kim Gillespie's absence casts a long shadow as her friends and loved ones gather deep in the heart of South Australian wine country to welcome a new addition to the family.

Aaron Falk, federal investigator, is joining the celebrations. But as he soaks up life in the lush valley, he begins to suspect this tight-knit group may be more fractured than it seems. As hidden truths slowly emerge, Falk faces the darkest of questions.

WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST CRIME FICTION 2023
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
SHORTLISTED FOR THE DANGER AWARD FOR FICTION 2023

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKPEOPLE ADULT FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023

©2022 Jane Harper (P)2022 Macmillan Australia Audio
Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction

Critic Reviews

'A beautifully observed crime novel' Sydney Morning Herald

'Jane Harper knows how to write an undulating, riddling tale to keep you on your toes. Exiles is no different.' Russh

'You'll find yourself immediately hooked' The Age

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EXILE CAPTIVE 💖

I was held captive page after page, Chapter after Chapter through the entire book.

Jane captured my heart and my 'detective' soul in this beautifully written novel.

I felt as if I was living in her country towns and wineries, that I knew all her families and the intricacies of their lives, on an intimate level.

The mysteries were brilliantly woven into a landscape of family, friendship, and love, reminding us all of what is truly important in life 💖

Well worth the read 💖📚💖

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if you read nothing else this year

Read this. A really great book that builds to an outcome which is both expected and a complete surprise. I loved it and it made me weep. What more can you ask for.

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excellent

I loved this book.a great story.evocative Imagery kept me guessing until the very end. Awesome

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Brilliant book

I love this author and once more she has truly amazed me with her brilliant writing skills. I loved this book and most of the characters. I am sad because I finished this too quickly and now it will be such a long wait for the next book. Thankyou Jane you’re fabulous.

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Mystery

The inclusion of the two mysteries keeps you hooked right to the end. I thoroughly enjoyed this, my first Jane Harper audiobook.

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Something not right with the recording

I have listened to all books in this series on Audible and loved them and Steve Shanahan's narration. Something is wrong with the audio on this one. You can hear Steve taking a breath throughout and the edits are not seamless in some sections. There are quite a few repeats in the audio too. Haven't come across this before with Audible?

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Great story

I enjoyed this book from Jane Harper. The story kept me listening at every opportunity! It was great to have Aaron Faulk back.
There seemed to be some edits that were missed in the audiobook which tripped me up at times- please go back and finish the editing.
Highly recommend this book for an Australian thriller.

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Another Jane Harper brilliant story

I have read all Jane Harper’s books and this one I rate as her best. I was kept guessing all the way through and loved the setting of the book in the fictional SA wine region.

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Detailed thriller

Enjoyed the even gentle narration appropriate to the details as they evolved in this mystery

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Author and narrator deliver again!

Jane Harper and Steve Shanahan (the Voice of Aaron Falk) have delivered again. There is such an ease to Jane's writing and although she is noted for the way she brings different Australian landscapes to life, it's the empathy and warmth with which she portrays her characters, even when they are in dark situations, that really draws me in. Steve Shanahan's narration is level headed, never over the top and brings Jane's characters to life in this well produced audiobook.

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