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Still

By: Matt Nable
Narrated by: Johnny Carr
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 Darwin, Summer, 1963.

The humidity sat heavy and thick over the town as Senior Constable Ned Potter looked down at a body that had been dragged from the shallow marshland. He didn't need a coroner to tell him this was a bad death. He didn't know then that this was only the first. Or that he was about to risk everything looking for answers.

Late one night, Charlotte Clark drove the long way home, thinking about how stuck she felt, a 23-year-old housewife, married to a cowboy who wasn't who she thought he was. The days ahead felt suffocating, living in a town where she was supposed to keep herself nice and wait for her husband to get home from the pub. Charlotte stopped the car, stepped out to breathe in the night air and looked out over the water to the tangled mangroves. She never heard a sound before the hand was around her mouth.

Both Charlotte and Ned are about to learn that the world they live in is full of secrets and that it takes courage to fight for what is right. But there are people who will do anything to protect themselves and sometimes courage is not enough to keep you safe.

STILL is an evocative, page-turning thriller from a brilliant Australian writer. If you loved THE DRY and SCRUBLANDS, you will love STILL. Crime Thrillers Fiction Historical Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Scary Marriage
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This book exceeded all my expectations. The narrator was perfect. The writing style transports you straight to the scene, describing all of the senses and painting the landscape and the characters so they are larger than life. A great account of a time in Australia’s history that hopefully we have grown out of. The plot is gripping, the characters relatable and the writing just so good. Not for the faint hearted. Thanks Matt Noble. You’re in a league of your own.

This is the most beautifully written, gritty, thrilling book I’ve experienced in a while

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This is a ripping read! It kept me riveted from start to finish - very Aussie - very good. With the wealth of talent here in Auz - I’d love to see it on the screen 🥰
Thank you Mr Nable 🙌

Blinding!!

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Hard to get into for the first quarter of the book as the author develops the characters. However, if you persist it becomes a brilliant story that I couldn’t stop listening to as I needed to know how the story ends. Great narrator.

Captivating

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I couldn't wait to get back to the book every day to see what had happened! Well done Matt and Johnny.

Great listening!

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I don’t know about anyone else, but I use my Sundays to tidy and prep for the week ahead. Usually this involves cleaning, organising and cooking: all things which are made better by listening to an engrossing audiobook. ‘Still’ is perfectly written and paced for such a day. The writing style is dreamy and descriptive - just like the muggy heat that is so present throughout the book. It’s slow going, plot-wise, but that isn’t really a problem as it fits the setting. I can’t say it was a thrilling or even gripping listen but it was an experience, and an enjoyable one at that. The characters are interesting and, for Charlotte, seemed believable. Fair warning there is a lot of drinking referenced in this book (seems to be the Territory way) so for anyone bothered by that, you may want to steer clear. That said, a compelling and enjoyable listen.

Perfect for a few Sunday listens

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