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DS Walker, Book 1

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Outback

By: Patricia Wolf
Narrated by: Adam Fitzgerald
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 The Number 1 Internationally Bestselling Ebook, perfect for fans of The Dry by Jane Harper.

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 Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Exciting Scary
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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.

Gripping

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

Seat of your pants thriller

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

Great story, terrible accents

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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.

An easy listen

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

Loved it!!

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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!

Could not put this down!

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

Great listen

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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.

Good story lines

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I really enjoyed the uncovering of nefarious crimes taking place in a supposedly quiet corner of the Queensland bush. Nothing is necessarily as it seems - the range of fascinating characters living in the community all beg you to ask questions of their lives.... A good mystery to be solved at some cost to the AFP detective!

A good Australian Bush Mystery

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I enjoyed the characters and their interactions with the Australian landscape, flora and fauna. It was quite a rich story with many characters, multiple families, community connections and dramas. It was really well put together considering all the characters and side stories.

Good story, well paced, exciting

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