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The Bone is Pointed

By: Arthur W. Upfield
Narrated by: Peter Hosking
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 Jack Anderson was a big man with a foul temper, a sadist and a drunk. Five months after his horse appeared riderless, no trace of the man has surfaced and no one seems to care. But Bony is determined to follow the cold trail and smoke out some answers.©2013 William Upfield. Published in association with ETT Imprint. (P)2010 Bolinda Publishing Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction

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Arthur Upfield's The Bone is Pointed follows Inspector Bonaparte who solves mysteries in the Australian outback. Published in the 1940's, this story not only offers up a good mystery but also a portrait of the aborigines and Australia in the early 20th century. Peter Hoskig tackles this story with verve. He speaks with a clear Australian accent while developing the characters believably, giving each his own attributes. Meanwhile, his varied pacing makes the story easy to follow. Mystery lovers and history buffs alike will have fun with the Inspector Bonaparte Mysteries.
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I love the writing style, story and The reading of this novel is superb. Highly recommend!

Great story

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This is a great story about authentic Australia as it was in the 1930's. Don't let the perceived prejudices dissuade you. The author shows a rrue respect for the Aboriginal people, and only uses the language which is today regarded as derogatory, because it was the language of the time. The storyline is excellent and I can vouch forthe accuracy of his portrayal of the bush. Highly recommended.

Excellent Australian writing

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