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Resurrection Bay

(2015)
(The first book in the Caleb Zelic series)
A novel by

 
 
Awards
2019 Barry Award for Best Paperback original (nominee)
2018 CWA Gold Dagger (shortlist)
2018 ILP John Creasey First Novel (shortlist)
2016 Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Novel

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA NEW BLOOD DAGGER AWARDWinner, The Ned Kelly Best DebutWinner, The Davitt Best Adult NovelWinner, The Davitt Best DebutWinner, The Davitt Readers' ChoiceBest Crime Book, iBooks AustraliaCaleb Zelic can't hear you. But he sees everything.CALEB ZELIC IS ON THE HUNT FOR HIS FRIEND'S KILLERHis childhood friend has been brutally murdered - fingers broken, throat slit - at his home in Melbourne. Tortured by guilt, Caleb vows to track down the killer. But he's profoundly deaf; missed words and misread lips can lead to confusion, and trouble.HE NEVER FORGETS A FACEFortunately, Caleb knows how to read people; a sideways glance, an unconvincing smile, speaks volumes. When his friend Frankie, a former cop, offers to help, they soon discover the killer is on their tailIT MIGHT JUST SAVE HIS LIFESensing that his ex-wife may also be in danger, Caleb insists they return to their hometown of Resurrection Bay. But here he learns that everyone - including his murdered friend - is hiding something. And the deeper he digs, the darker the secrets...The prizewinning debut thriller from the new name in crime.What readers are saying about the Caleb Zelic thrillers'Would I recommend this debut novel? Oh-my-giddy-aunt, you bet I would!' - Goodreads reviewer'Fast paced brilliant' - Fiona, Waterstones bookseller'Excellent pacing, I loved the plot... Fantastic conclusion' - Amazon reviewer'Engrossing and unconventional' - Sian, Waterstones bookseller'I can't wait to read Viskic's next novel' -- Ami, Waterstones bookseller'A stunning, fast paced read' -- Amazon reviewer'The best book I have read this year' - Goodreads reviewer'Pulse-pounding tension... the next instalment cannot be published quickly enough!' - Goodreads reviewer


Genre: Mystery

Praise for this book

"An outstanding debut... Pacy, violent but with a big thundering heart." - Eva Dolan

"An Australian thriller at its finest. A captivating read from first page to last." - Jane Harper

"Terrific... Grabs you by the throat and never slackens its hold." - Christos Tsiolkas


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