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RIPPER

from the author of mega-bestseller WAKE (Lane Holland 2)

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RIPPER

By: Shelley Burr
Narrated by: Jacquie Brennan
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SHORTLISTED FOR BEST CRIME FICTION, 2024 NED KELLY AWARDS
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 DANGER AWARD FOR FICTION

'Tantalising . . . A glimpse into a small town that cannot shake the ghosts of its past' Weekend Australian

'Exceptional . . . An amazing and addictive plot loaded with numerous brilliant twists' Canberra Weekly

'A masterclass in pace, plot, character and creeping unease' The Bookseller

Gemma Guillory has lived in Rainier her entire life. She knows the town's ins and outs like the back of her hand, the people like they are her family, their quirks as if they were her own.

She knows her once-charming town is now remembered for one reason, and one reason only. That three innocent people died. She knows that the consequences of catching the Ripper still haunt her police officer husband and their marriage to this day.

When a dark tourism operator keen to cash in on the town's reputation is killed by a Ripper copycat on Gemma's doorstep, she's drawn into the investigation. Unbeknownst to her, so is a prisoner named Lane Holland. Gemma knows her town. She knows her people. Doesn't she?

'This is crime writing at its best - taut plotting and personalities that ooze over the pages' Living Arts Canberra

'Impressive' The Australian Women's Weekly

'Gripping, surprising, fascinating . . . Ripe for devourers of Sarah Thornton, Jane Harper and Sarah Bailey' Books+Publishing

'I won't be surprised if this becomes a classic in the years to come' Mamamia

'Shelley Burr is a rural crime force to be reckoned with . . . Burr's plotting is meticulous - as in almost mind-blowing . . . A heart-pounding and relentlessly tense page-turner' Better Reading

'A master of the modern Australian crime novel' ROSE CARLYLE

'Crackles with tension' JACK HEATH Amateur Sleuths Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Marriage Scary Suspense
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I very rarely get shocked by plot turns and twists but this book did that job astoundingly.
If you aren't from Australia you may have a different experience but I found the descriptions and explanations really immersed me into the world and I was hooked. I finished this in one night and for the first time in a long time, I was in suspense until the end!

Definitely leans hard toward the crime 'who dunnit' rather than a scary thriller, so keep this in mind as it won't scare the hell out of you but it will make you question everyone and everything right until the very last line.

I have rated this 5 stars although in truth I would rate it 4.5 only for a few small inconsistencies which don't take too much away from the plotline and also the fact that I am selfish and I want more after the ending, I feel like there were a couple of things left undiscovered however I would love to see a second book following on from this. :)

This Book Shocked Me!

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A little hard to follow in the beginning with all the different characters, I actually had to restart after reaching about half way because I had gotten a bit lost. Despite this I really enjoyed the story and the narration was excellent. Looking forward to the next one from Shelley Burr!

Twisty!

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Really loved Wake but found this confusing, didn’t warm to any of the characters and found parts totally implausible.

Confusing

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Way too many names early on, they eventually fall into place. Not sure why old mate had to be a they/them. Makes it confusing when in one on one conversation and is referred to as a multiple. Adds nothing to the storyline so just a pain in the ass.

Confusing, bit predictable

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Didn't love it, found it a little hard to follow. Bit boring, rushed through it.

Average

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