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Outback

By: Patricia Wolf
Narrated by: Adam Fitzgerald
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Publisher's Summary

The Number 1 Internationally Bestselling Ebook, perfect for fans of The Dry by Jane Harper.

'Tense, gripping and atmospheric' - CHRIS WHITAKER
'Gripped me from its shocking start' - SARAH YARWOOD-LOVETT
'I highly recommend it' - LYNDA LA PLANTE CBE

TWO MISSING BACKPACKERS. ONE VAST OUTBACK.

DS Lucas Walker is on leave in his hometown, Caloodie, taking care of his dying grandmother. When two young German backpackers, Berndt and Rita, vanish from the area, he finds himself unofficially on the case.

But why all the interest from the Federal Police when they have probably just ditched the heat and dust of the outback for the coast? Working in the organised crime unit has opened Walker's eyes to the growing drug trade in Australia's remote interior - and he becomes convinced there is more at play.

As the number of days since the couple's disappearance climbs, Walker is joined by Rita's older sister. A detective herself with Berlin CID, she has flown to Australia - desperate to find her sister.

Their search becomes ever more urgent as temperatures soar. Even if Walker does find the young couple, will it be too late?

This deeply atmospheric thriller is the gripping opening of a new crime series for fans of Cara Hunter and Chris Whitaker.

Shortlisted for the CWA New Blood Dagger Award 2023.

©2022 Patricia Wolf (P)2022 Bonnier Books UK

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Gripping

Great story where once again our unforgiving landscape plays a major role. I was in desperate need to fast forward for about the last dozen chapters as the suspense was intense! I am pleased I managed to stay the course. Very well narrated which created a visual story and added to the building tension.

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Seat of your pants thriller

Raced through this one desperate to find out how it would end. Narration excellent too. Now to find more by Patricia Wolf!

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Could not put this down!

Loved this Aussie crime story really captures the Australian outback. I listened to it in one go, it really had me captured. I’ve preordered the next one… can’t wait!

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Great listen

Gripping storyline kept us interested on the long miles of travelling. A little like the Dry.

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Good story lines

I always enjoy stories about the outback. The settings were very realistic and true to the location The suspense and dramas going on between multiple characters in this story kept me totally engrossed to the very end.

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An easy listen

I quite enjoyed this & although not a new concept, was still well written. The narration of the German accent wasn’t great but you get used to it.

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Great story, terrible accents

Great story that keeps you on edge but the attempt of a German accent by the narrator is just horrendous

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Loved it!!

Gripping right to the end! Looking forward to the second book and continued of DC Walker.

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Great Australian outback read

I really enjoyed this book, couldn’t put it down at the end. I like the fact that it will probably follow with a continuation of elements of the story in the next book.
Fans of Jane Harper will probably enjoy it.

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Outback - a riveting debut novel

From the shocking prologue, I was hooked. Outback is well written with excellent characterisations by the author that are skillfully portrayed by the narrator. Every character was brought to life. Subtle nuances did not go unnoticed. I felt I was there, living this horror. The heat, the dust, the desperation was palpable. The disregard and disrespect for life was difficult to comprehend; to understand. Without wanting to spoil anything, I thought the motivation of the antagonist could have been explored more. Whilst the author gave a glimpse into this characters childhood, it did not justify his actions.
Kudos to both author and narrator!
I am excited to see what Patricia Wolf has in store for D S Walker.

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