Description
Discover the gripping memoir, The Shark Net, a profound narrative that takes you back to Perth, Australia's sun-drenched coast. This captivating book, penned by Robert Drewe, unfolds the chilling events that transformed a tranquil city into a hotbed of fear and intrigue. With vivid storytelling that interweaves personal memories and a haunting atmosphere, Drewe explores the impact of a series of brutal murders that shook the community to its core. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd in 2003, spans 384 pages of compelling prose that captures the essence of a childhood disrupted by tragedy. As you delve into the pages of The Shark Net, experience an incisive examination of innocence lost, the complexities of suburban life, and the gripping question of how we confront chaos and violence in our midst. Ideal for readers seeking a profound exploration of the darker sides of human nature, this memoir serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of peace in everyday life. The Shark Net is perfect for fans of true crime literature, memoirs that weave personal narrative with societal issues, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of ordinary life with extraordinary events. Order your copy now to experience this haunting tale.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143002154
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 384
Description:
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 tranquillity 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. 'The murders and their aftermath have both intrigued me and weighed heavily on me for three decades. To try to make sense of this time and place, and of my own childhood and adolescence, I had, finally, to write about it.'The result is The Shark Net, a vibrant and haunting memoir that reaches beyond the dark recesses of murder and chaos to encompass their ordinary suburban backdrop.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143002154
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 384
Description:
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 tranquillity 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. 'The murders and their aftermath have both intrigued me and weighed heavily on me for three decades. To try to make sense of this time and place, and of my own childhood and adolescence, I had, finally, to write about it.'The result is The Shark Net, a vibrant and haunting memoir that reaches beyond the dark recesses of murder and chaos to encompass their ordinary suburban backdrop.