Exiles
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4.1 • 134 Ratings
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- $21.99
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- $21.99
Publisher Description
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FOR 2023
At a busy festival site on a warm spring night, a baby lies alone in her pram, her mother having vanished into the crowds.
A year on, Kim Gillespie's absence casts a long shadow as her friends and loved ones gather deep in the heart of South Australian wine country to welcome a new addition to the family.
Aaron Falk, federal investigator, is joining the celebrations. But as he soaks up life in the lush valley, he begins to suspect this tight-knit group may be more fractured than it seems. As hidden truths slowly emerge, Falk faces the darkest of questions.
WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST CRIME FICTION 2023
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
SHORTLISTED FOR THE DANGER AWARD FOR FICTION 2023
LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKPEOPLE ADULT FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
PRAISE FOR EXILES
'A beautifully observed crime novel' Sydney Morning Herald
'Jane Harper knows how to write an undulating, riddling tale to keep you on your toes. Exiles is no different.' Russh
'You'll find yourself immediately hooked' The Age
'Exiles holds everything and more fans of the Investigator want in a Falk novel. A generous, elegant, and atmospheric read, that brings to the foreground a different kind of hero.' Happy Mag
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
An investigator can’t let go of a puzzling cold case in this mystery set in Australia’s wine country. One year after Kim Gillespie disappeared, Australian federal investigator Aaron Falk revisits the sleepy vineyard town where she was last seen. He’s supposed to be there celebrating a friend’s new baby, but the dogged Falk can’t stop questioning why the missing woman would have abandoned her own child at the annual wine festival—and whether the residents of the bucolic Marralee Valley are hiding more than some fine vintage bottles. With vivid detail and a great ear for dialogue, rising crime fiction superstar Jane Harper invites us along as her resolute investigator catches up with the missing woman’s family and friends. Her sharp storytelling brings every possible motive into clear focus. This is a smart, fast and exceptionally well-plotted mystery to unwind with (wine pairing optional).
Customer Reviews
Aussie crimmie drama
Book back to author standards. Slow but detailed uncovering of two murders through the day to day unfolding of life in the winery region of SA.
Exiles
Excellent
Drawn out
Really slow going, storyline started off ok but lost traction soon after. I found it boring with no real direction. Ending was really flat!
I’ve read other books by this author, and wasn’t left feeling disappointed like
this one.