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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. Crime Thrillers Dramatisations Thriller & Suspense
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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Gripping thriller , powerful performances. Loved it ! " This is Qld. I don't need proof."

The Way We Were...Qld style

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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.

An immersive crime thriller with staying power

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

Great crime thriller! Love the Aussie accents

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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!

AMAZING!

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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.

Aussie Noir Thriller

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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

Great Aussie yarn

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

worth a listen

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

not for me

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

Shame about the self advertising

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Maybe if l try again later…too much of a let down, narration over exaggerated…too…well l don’t know, just not for me at this time…

Definitely not for me…

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