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Broken Water
Broken Water introduces Detective Inspector Alex Brody, a seasoned investigator haunted by a past case that ended disastrously, leaving him emotionally scarred and professionally compromised. His troubled present takes a turn when he is assigned to a remote and rugged area of the Australian outback to investigate the brutal murder of a young woman. The crime scene, a small Indigenous community, presents immediate challenges as Brody must navigate a landscape steeped in tradition, potential spiritual undertones whispered by elders, and the harsh realities of the environment, all while wrestling with his own persistent demons from his unsolved past tragedy. The narrative explores compelling themes of confronting personal trauma, the complexities of cultural divides, and how secrets can fester and corrupt within isolated communities. The book's appeal lies in its atmospheric portrayal of the Australian outback, which serves as a formidable backdrop to the unfolding mystery. Readers are drawn into Brody's personal struggle for redemption as he attempts to untangle a web of deception and uncover the human malice behind the murder. The story promises a tense thriller where the protagonist races against time to find justice for the victim before the truth shatters the delicate equilibrium of the outback and before his own past catches up with him.
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Tomes & Tales
$19.99
4 copies
Publisher
Chicken House Press
Pages
348
Format
PAPERBACK
ISBN-13
9781990336836
ISBN-10
1990336833
Language
English
Published
2025-02-02
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