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Sunshadow

By: Phil Enchelmaier, Bronwen Noakes
Narrated by: Alex Fitzalan, Damien Garvey, Jolene Anderson, Colin Smith, Andrea Moor, a full cast
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  • Please note: contains strong language and adult content.

    Welcome to Brisbane, Queensland. It’s 1970, and Australia’s 'Sunshine State' is a land of mown lawns, beer and pumpkin scones. But underneath this buttoned-down conservativism, the state is awash with dirty money that runs through a network of corrupt cops. And tonight, the man atop this rubbish heap, Senior Sergeant Paul ‘Squinter’ O’Toole, is driving young crime reporter Lawrence Rich to his death. He should never have got in Squinter’s battered old Kingswood. He should never have fallen in love with Frankie. He should never have come to Brisbane in the first place....

    A searing crime thriller from BAFTA and Emmy® Award winning producers, Hoodlum Entertainment.

    An Audible Original Drama featuring a full cast including Alex Fitzalan (Lawrence), Damien Garvey (Squinter), Jolene Anderson (Frankie), Colin Smith (Hugh/Father) and Andrea Moor (Meredith/Eva).

    Written by Phil Enchelmaier and Bronwen Noakes. Produced by Kerrin McNeil. Recorded at UNISON Sound.

    This is an Audible Original Podcast. Free for members.

    ©2021 Hoodlum Entertainment (P)2021 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.
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Episodes
  • Ep 1: A Plague Of Mice

    Ep 1: A Plague Of Mice
    Sep 7 2021

    Young journalist Lawrence Rich leaves his country home for the bright lights of Brisbane, meeting corrupt cop Squinter and the woman who is about to turn his life upside down: Frankie. 
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    21 mins
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  • Ep 2: Snakeskin Briefcase

    Ep 2: Snakeskin Briefcase
    Sep 7 2021

    Lawrence celebrates his first big story in print by partying with Frankie and Squinter, but there’s something about the article that doesn’t square with his conscience. 
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    22 mins
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  • Ep 3: Tea Pot

    Ep 3: Tea Pot
    Sep 7 2021

    After taking Lawrence on a ride-along where he confronts a small-time criminal on his payroll, Squinter propositions Lawrence to join his life of graft and corruption. 
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    26 mins
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The Way We Were...Qld style

Gripping thriller , powerful performances. Loved it ! " This is Qld. I don't need proof."

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Shame about the self advertising

Not a bad story, but it would be much better if every episode was have lead in/put advertising Audible

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An immersive crime thriller with staying power

A fascinating premise backed by a strong, technically excellent delivery.

The convincing performances, deft writing, and superbly immersive sound design create a decisive, enthralling take with a unique Queensland twist.

Worth trying out for at least the first 10 episodes.

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Great crime thriller! Love the Aussie accents

Well told story, in dramatised form. Gripping, tense and so great that it is set in Brisbane with an Australian cast. Highly recommend!

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AMAZING!

I listen to a lot of podcasts but have not really looked to Audible for them before. I am glad I did because I found this gem of Austyralian storytelling and performance.
So gritty yet identifyable.
Please release another season, there's more to this story!

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Aussie Noir Thriller

As a Brisbane local, I loved the idea of a crime story set in my own city, and the 1970 setting worked tremendously well.

Each episode begins and ends during a long car drive where young crime journalist Lawrence is being escorted to an unknown destination by Paul "Squinter" O'Reilly, a corrupt cop. Each episode spells out more of their background, how they became entangled and what has led them to this late-night drive.

If you like your crime stories character-driven and thoughtful, this one is for you.

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Country Mouse vs City Mouse

Good dialogue and variety of characterisation in this classic fish out of water tale. Clearly made by a professional outfit. That said, I didn't stay more than one ep – it's just not different enough.

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Great Aussie yarn

I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast and would definitely recommend for other readers /listeners.
A little confusing at the end though. So I found myself imagining the end the way I wanted it to be :)
Loved the plot twists especially at the end.
Keep up the great work guys and gal's

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worth a listen

reminded me of a sanitised version of the old Job days in qld should be more of these

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not for me

Couldn't finish, because the story just wouldn't get going. Disappointing, boring, nothing mysterious or intriguing.

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