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Tallowwood

By: N.R. Walker
Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
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Cold cases, murder, lies, and an unimaginable truth.

Sydney Detective August Shaw has spent the last decade of work solving cold cases. His work is his entire life, and he's convinced a string of unsolved cold-case suicides are linked to what could be Australia's worst ever serial killer. Problem is, no one believes him.

Senior Constable Jacob Porter loves his life in the small town of Tallowwood in northern New South Wales. He runs summer camps for the local Indigenous kids, plays rugby with his mates, has a close family, and he's the local LGBTQIA+ Liaison and the Indigenous Liaison Officer.

When human remains are found in the camping grounds at Tallowwood Reserve, Jake's new case turns out to be linked to August's cold cases, and Jake agrees they're not suicides at all. With Jacob now firmly in August's corner, they face one hurdle after another. Even when more remains are found, they can't seem to gain ground. But when the body of a fellow police officer turns up under the same MO, it can't be ignored anymore.

August and Jake must trace the untraceable before the killer takes his next victim or before he stops one of them, permanently.

Contains mature themes.

©2019 N. R. Walker (P)2020 Tantor
Police Procedural Romance Cold Case Suspense Fiction Mystery

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Exciting Aussie story

Not only was this story filled with twists and turns in the murder investigation, but it was so good to have a decent Australian themed love story as well. Really enjoyed every moment and wish there was a follow on!

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Wonderful Tallowwood

Wonderful work on this brilliant story. Really good work by the narrator in bringing the characters to life.

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deeply engaging

A deeply engaging story with all the feels and drama! NR Walker has a gift for memorable characters and August and Jake are my newest friends! The detail and tension she weaves into this tale is impressive. I love this book - it has already become a personal favourite!

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Highly recommended!!

I loved this story. N.R. Walker never disappoints and Antony Ferguson’s narration was so good.

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Loved this

I really enjoyed listening to this book. I really struggled to stop listening so I could go to sleep.

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Really great book

I loved this book, there was plenty of mystery and suspense. Very well written indeed

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This is such a wonderful audiobook I have read the kindle book then had to listen as then your taken completely into the lives of the characters- extremely good story- line -
Wonderful words by N.R. Walker with perfect narration by Antony Ferguson.

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Finished in less than a day! wow!

make sure you start listening when you have enough time because once you start you won't want to stop!

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I couldn’t put it down!

I was worried as I don’t like murder shows or stories but this was done is such a way I feel in love! Very well written with a cast of loveable characters.

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Great story with huge heart

I am new(ish) to N.R. Walkers books, but having read a number of them now, including the series - Stormboys, Imago, and Red Dirt, as well as a few stand-alones, I am an absolute fan. Her stories are gritty, real, and full of heart and this one is no exception. My heart was pounding towards the end, and I had to pause over night as it got later and later, before I listened to the last 2 hrs worth because I did not want to miss anything, and truth be told, the story was heading to its thrilling conclusion. I woke up thinking about it and could not wait to get back to it, at the appropriate time of day after I had done some work!
Anthony Ferguson did a fine job with the narration and the Aussie accents were pretty good. I am from Sydney, but live in Auckland NZ, so I am attuned to the lingo. It is so good to hear stories set in this part of the world.
This is a world class listen and needs to be heard my many more people. Congrats on a great work and I eagerly look forward to finding more of N.R. Walkers books to read/listen to.

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