Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760687465
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bonnier Echo
Discover the gripping narrative of 'Criminals,' a captivating novel that delves into the complex world of crime, addiction, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of a fateful May morning in 2019, this enthralling story unfolds when two masked gunmen invade the Blacktown Leagues Club, igniting a chain reaction that forever alters the lives of three interconnected characters.
Meet Dean Acton, a desperate twenty-three-year-old heroin addict who dreams of escaping the cycle of crime through one final heist. Sarah Hamilton, also twenty-three, is a police officer on leave, haunted by the tragedy of her past decisions that led to her fiancé's death. Then there's Mary Wallace, a forty-five-year-old ex-schoolteacher who feels her life is slipping away, contemplating her own escape from reality.
As the robbery unfolds, Sarah’s instincts kick in, and she begins to reconnect with her investigative passions, striving to uncover the identity of the gunmen. Dean’s unexpected windfall of $12,000 presents him with a choice—will he seek a fresh start in Queensland or plunge deeper into addiction? Meanwhile, inspired by the audacity of the crime, Mary contemplates a leap into her own world of illegality.
This novel explores profound themes like the psychology of criminals, the struggle for redemption, and the impact of trauma. With unexpected twists and intense character development, 'Criminals' keeps you guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of crime drama and psychological thrillers, this book makes for an unputdownable read.
Delivery Information: Experience fast shipping within New Zealand. Your order will be dispatched within 24-48 hours, ensuring that you receive 'Criminals' without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760687465
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bonnier Echo
Description:
What makes a criminal? One May 2019 morning, two masked gunmen rob Blacktown Leagues Club. What happens next will change the lives of three people. Twenty-three-year-old Dean Acton is a heroin addict trying to get off the break and enter treadmill by pulling one big job. Sarah Hamilton, also twenty-three, is a police officer on stress leave, working behind the bar, trying to forget the mistake she made that caused the death of her fiance. Mary Wallace, a forty-five-year-old ex-schoolteacher who lives and drinks alone, feels that her life is already over, and has made plans to formalise that arrangement.
When Sarah realises there is something familiar about one of the gunmen, she is drawn back to the thrill of investigating, and can identify Dean. Dean is overjoyed at his $12,000 haul, but before he can decide whether to spend it on a new start in Queensland or a few months' worth of heroin, he's arrested, and in Long Bay jail everyone wants to find out where he's stashed the cash.
Mary is inspired by the robbery. Pottery and French classes haven't jolted her out of her depression, but perhaps embarking on a life of crime will. She starts small, and then ups the ante. When she, too, is arrested and her lawyer tries to discover why a respectable middle-class woman would steal constipation medication, will she be able to reveal what caused her to give up on teaching and everything else?
Dean learns that the only person who identified him at the robbery was Sarah and is tempted by a plan that will ensure she won't ever be able to give evidence against him. But is he prepared to go that far? And if he does, will he ev
ISBN: 9781760687465
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bonnier Echo
Discover the gripping narrative of 'Criminals,' a captivating novel that delves into the complex world of crime, addiction, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of a fateful May morning in 2019, this enthralling story unfolds when two masked gunmen invade the Blacktown Leagues Club, igniting a chain reaction that forever alters the lives of three interconnected characters.
Meet Dean Acton, a desperate twenty-three-year-old heroin addict who dreams of escaping the cycle of crime through one final heist. Sarah Hamilton, also twenty-three, is a police officer on leave, haunted by the tragedy of her past decisions that led to her fiancé's death. Then there's Mary Wallace, a forty-five-year-old ex-schoolteacher who feels her life is slipping away, contemplating her own escape from reality.
As the robbery unfolds, Sarah’s instincts kick in, and she begins to reconnect with her investigative passions, striving to uncover the identity of the gunmen. Dean’s unexpected windfall of $12,000 presents him with a choice—will he seek a fresh start in Queensland or plunge deeper into addiction? Meanwhile, inspired by the audacity of the crime, Mary contemplates a leap into her own world of illegality.
This novel explores profound themes like the psychology of criminals, the struggle for redemption, and the impact of trauma. With unexpected twists and intense character development, 'Criminals' keeps you guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of crime drama and psychological thrillers, this book makes for an unputdownable read.
Delivery Information: Experience fast shipping within New Zealand. Your order will be dispatched within 24-48 hours, ensuring that you receive 'Criminals' without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760687465
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bonnier Echo
Description:
What makes a criminal? One May 2019 morning, two masked gunmen rob Blacktown Leagues Club. What happens next will change the lives of three people. Twenty-three-year-old Dean Acton is a heroin addict trying to get off the break and enter treadmill by pulling one big job. Sarah Hamilton, also twenty-three, is a police officer on stress leave, working behind the bar, trying to forget the mistake she made that caused the death of her fiance. Mary Wallace, a forty-five-year-old ex-schoolteacher who lives and drinks alone, feels that her life is already over, and has made plans to formalise that arrangement.
When Sarah realises there is something familiar about one of the gunmen, she is drawn back to the thrill of investigating, and can identify Dean. Dean is overjoyed at his $12,000 haul, but before he can decide whether to spend it on a new start in Queensland or a few months' worth of heroin, he's arrested, and in Long Bay jail everyone wants to find out where he's stashed the cash.
Mary is inspired by the robbery. Pottery and French classes haven't jolted her out of her depression, but perhaps embarking on a life of crime will. She starts small, and then ups the ante. When she, too, is arrested and her lawyer tries to discover why a respectable middle-class woman would steal constipation medication, will she be able to reveal what caused her to give up on teaching and everything else?
Dean learns that the only person who identified him at the robbery was Sarah and is tempted by a plan that will ensure she won't ever be able to give evidence against him. But is he prepared to go that far? And if he does, will he ev