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  • By: Jane Harper
  • Narrated by: Steve Shanahan
  • Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,311 ratings)

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The Survivors

By: Jane Harper
Narrated by: Steve Shanahan
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Publisher's Summary

The compelling new novel from Jane Harper, the New York Times bestselling author of The Dry.

Kieran Elliott's life changed forever on the day a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences.

The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small coastal community he once called home.

Kieran's parents are struggling in a town where fortunes are forged by the sea. Between them all is his absent brother, Finn.

When a body is discovered on the beach, long-held secrets threaten to emerge. A sunken wreck, a missing girl, and questions that have never washed away ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST CRIME FICTION 2021

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABA NIELSEN BOOK BOOKSELLERS' CHOICE - ADULT FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021

SHORTLISTED FOR ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021

SHORTLISTED FOR THE COLIN RODERICK AWARD 2021

LONGLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS FOR FICTION 2021

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD

©2020 Jane Harper (P)2020 Macmillan Australia Audio

Critic Reviews

"It's now clear Harper has a gift...every book has a distinct landscape that plays a central part in the plot made possible by her uncanny knack of bringing scenery to life." (Daily Telegraph)

"Another suspenseful thriller...unearthing dark secrets, hidden guilt and simmering social tensions." (Herald Sun)

"A crime-writing force of nature." (Adelaide Advertiser)

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The survivors- brilliant

A twist and turn at every breath.
A beautiful intertwined story about small town folk - sadness, comfort, love, guilt, past / present.
Just brilliant

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Another great story of intrigue, blame & secrets like key in small communities… so well written & read thank you 🚐

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Everlyn Bay or Summer Bay ?

In my opinion not all that interesting but then I prefer police procedurals to relationship procedurals

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Great read.

I love Jane's books! I've now read them all and want more. I'd love a third book following Aaron Falk.

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Gripping story

This is the fourth Jane Harper novel that I have listened to. All have engaging character development, plots which keep you guessing until the end and wonderful use of setting. Highly recommended.

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Riveting

Well you’ve done it again Jane . What a cracking tragic plausible brilliant tale . The narrator is just fantastic. I absolutely loved this book.

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Another good read

Enjoyed the flow of the book, always like this narrator. The story wasn’t as exciting as some of Jane Harper’s books but moved along well.

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Good listen not as compelling as previous books

I found it very slow for the first half, however finished up well. It’s not as good as the dry and the lost man but is a completely different setting

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Great read

Really enjoyed this story - lots of twists and turns. Jane Harper writes so descriptively that you feel like you are part of the town and know the people so well. The narration was excellent. Definitely recommend.

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Great Read

It never slackens as you live life in a small Australian Seaside town You feel the sun and beach as lives collide with those who stayed and those who left for life in the City and returned to a life that is stable but challenging Jane Harper has captured the Australian Psyche in all its frailty

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