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The Shark Net

Memories and Murder

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The Shark Net

By: Robert Drewe
Narrated by: Michael Carman
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The Shark Net, a vibrant and haunting memoir that reaches beyond the dark recesses of murder and chaos to encompass their ordinary suburban backdrop.

Aged six, Robert Drewe moved with his family from Melbourne to Perth, the world's most isolated city, and proud of it. This sun-baked coast was innocently proud, too, of its tranquility and friendliness. Then a man he knew murdered a boy he also knew. The murderer randomly killed eight strangers: variously shooting, strangling, stabbing, bludgeoning, and hacking his victims and running them down with cars, an innocent Perth was changed forever. In the middle-class suburbs which were the killer's main stalking grounds, the mysterious murders created widespread anxiety and instant local myth.In Robert Drewe's hands, a whole time and region come to vivid life. Extraordinarily moving, surprisingly humorous and beautifully observed.

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"Carman's flawless performance includes a deliveryman with a cleft palate, a drunk on the beach, and Drewe's middle-class parents. Excellent." (AudioFile)
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As a Perthling I had a few giggles with observations of the sand people and perfect capture of the magic of Rottnest. I have read the book twice before at different ages but loved this audio version and reading

My favourite book of all time

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What a truly fantastic way to write an autobiography. A quaint reflection on life with a dark Perth historical twist. Wonderfully written, brilliantly narrated. I loved this.

Subtle Brilliance

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I read this book 20 years ago upon moving to Perth and enjoyed it then however now as a Dalkeith local for 20 years I absolutely loved every minute. Written beautifully and read so well

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