Opal Country
Opal Country by Chris Hammer, published by Headline Publishing Group in 2022, is a gripping narrative set in the desolate outback town of Finnigans Gap. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The story revolves around the challenges faced by the local police as they grapple with lawlessness, including thieves targeting opal mines and the influence of religious fanatics. The plot thickens when an opal miner is discovered crucified in his mine, prompting homicide detective Ivan Lucic and young investigator Nell Buchanan to delve into a complex investigation filled with unexpected twists.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tense atmosphere where the stakes are high and the truth is elusive. As Ivan and Nell navigate the murky waters of internal investigations and mounting allegations, they must confront not only the mystery of the miner’s death but also the shadows of a past that refuse to stay buried. The narrative explores themes of justice and redemption against a backdrop of English literature, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in crime and mystery.
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In the desolate outback town of Finnigans Gap, police struggle to maintain law and order. Thieves pillage opal mines, religious fanatics recruit vulnerable youngsters and billionaires do as they please. Then an opal miner is found crucified and left to rot down his mine. Nothing about the miner’s death is straightforward, not even who found the body. Homicide detective Ivan Lucic is sent to investigate, assisted by inexperienced young investigator Nell Buchanan. But Finnigans Gap has already ended one police career and damaged others, and soon both officers face damning allegations and internal investigations. Have Ivan and Nell been set up, and if so, by whom? As time runs out, their only chance at redemption is to find the killer. But the more they uncover, the more harrowing the mystery becomes, and a past long forgotten is thrown into scorching sunlight.
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