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The Torrent
The Torrent | Dinuka McKenzie
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A loving husband lost to devastating summer floods. A teenage girl injured during a robbery. Two seemingly unconnected cases that will push a detective to the brink. An atmospheric, compelling new voice in Australian crime fiction. 'Such a good read' Val McDermid In Northern New South Wales, heavily pregnant and a week away from maternity leave, Detective Sergeant Kate Miles is exhausted and counting down the days. But a violent hold-up at a local fast-food restaurant with unsettling connections to her own past, means that her final days will be anything but straightforward. When a second case is dumped on her lap, the closed case of man drowned in recent summer floods, what begins as a simple informal review quickly grows into something more complicated. Kate can either write the report that's expected of her or investigate the case the way she wants to. As secrets and betrayals pile up, and the needs of her own family intervene, how far is Kate prepared to push to discover the truth? 'The Torrent is subtle and clever and Dinuka has talent to burn. It unfolds so beautifully and the writer is in control every step of the way. Highly, highly recommended!' Dervla McTiernan 'The Torrent is vivid, pacy and refreshingly original. A gripping whodunnit with heart.' Emma Viskic 'Gripped me tightly with its twisting narrative threads and its cast of authentic and complex characters until the very last word.' Imbi Neeme 'This gripping debut by Dinuka McKenzie will keep you turning the pages late into the night' Petronella McGovern 'A fast-paced, page-turning crime novel ... Detective Kate Miles is a strong, unforgettable lead, expertly crafted by McKenzie who is an exciting new talent to watch on the Australian literary scene. McKenzie's prose is energetic and bursting with suspense from the first page to the very last.' Holden Sheppard 'A swirl of secrets and lies sweeping through to a deeply satisfying conclusion. McKenzie is an exciting voice - a new contender for Queen of Australian crime.' Katherine Kovacic 'Intense, dangerous and utterly compelling. I'm holding my breath to see what Dinuka McKenzie writes next.' BM Carroll 'A stunning and compelling debut, driven by a cast of engaging characters that came to life on the page. The Torrent is a gripping police procedural with heart that kept me reading into the night!' Rae Cairns
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kellock
The Torrent | Dinuka McKenzie
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Another good Australian read, although didn't feel the Australianess (new word!) as much as in other books

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kellock
The Torrent | Dinuka McKenzie
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Next up . . . A comforting return to some outback noir.

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Teresereading
The Torrent | Dinuka McKenzie
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November reads part 2
Life as a retiree!
Both audiobooks were superb 👌
There was one other book, a WWI diary by a Tassie soldier. An interesting counterpoint to the Palin diary.

DocBrown Congratulations! How long have you been retired? What‘s the thing you‘ve been most surprised by in your retirement? 3mo
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Lizpixie
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Two books in a row! Woohoo!!🙌 First time I‘ve finished consecutive books in months😊 Another brilliant debut Aussie author, I‘m glad Booktopia was hyping them both. I enjoyed this one more than the last, maybe coz this was police based? Or maybe the setting was more like Sydney🤔Either way, I‘m happy to have read another book. It gripped me from the start with a pregnant cop with two cases that end up linked. Highly recommend #BookspinBingo

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Lizpixie
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Next up(I‘m forever hopeful)is another debut Aussie crime writer. A very pregnant cop has been given two cases in her last week, an armed robbery & a review of a man drowned in rising river water. This is also set in NSW but it‘s the Northern Rivers region this time, an area that was pummeled by the summer rains & floods. And just because the weather gods hate us, a polar system is now hitting us with freezing temps & 60km winds. Yay. Stay warm!🌬

CarolynM Cold and wet here too🌧☔️ Keep warm😘 2y
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