{"product_id":"9781760990466","title":"The River Mouth","description":"Author: Herbert, Karen\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781760990466\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Fremantle Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 28 Sep 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescribed as a brilliant new voice in Australian crime fiction, Karen Herbert's debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThe River Mouth\u003c\/i\u003e, is now in development for the screen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFifteen-year-old Darren Davies is found facedown in the Weymouth River with a gunshot wound to his chest. The killer is never found and his death remains a mystery. Ten years later, his mother receives a visit from the local police. Sandra's best friend has been found dead on a remote Pilbara road. And Barbara's DNA matches the DNA found under Darren's fingernails. When the investigation into her son's murder is reopened, Sandra begins to question what she knew about her best friend. As she digs, she discovers that there are many secrets in her small town, and that her murdered son had secrets too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'... tautly plotted, brilliantly characterised, and laced with venomous moments that lay bare the town's racial and criminal histories. \u003ci\u003eThe River Mouth\u003c\/i\u003e marks the debut of a brilliant new voice in Australian crime fiction.' David Whish-Wilson\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe River Mouth \u003c\/i\u003eis the kind of crime novel which hooks you in from the first chapter and doesn't let up until the very end.' \u003ci\u003eBetter Reading\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'... works to gradually ramp up the suspense as Herbert advances her intricate and deftly handled puzzle of a plot ...' \u003ci\u003eWest Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'... a stunning debut that will keep you guessing till the last chapter ...' \u003ci\u003eReadings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe River Mouth\u003c\/i\u003e by Karen Herbert plays out as a crime novel, but is just as much a social commentary about sexism, racism, and secrets. It's dark and absorbing ...' \u003ci\u003eBeauty and Lace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe River Mouth\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just your regular whodunnit. It's a slow-burning thriller that reveals hints of plot twists bit-by-bit. It's a compelling story about friendship, family, and dark deeds, one that will have you questioning just who you can really trust.' \u003ci\u003eWriting WA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'You're not going to want to put this literary and lyrical crime novel down until you're finished.' \u003ci\u003eAU Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Karen Herbert's \u003ci\u003eThe River Mouth\u003c\/i\u003e is an impressive debut crime novel set in a small coastal town in Western Australia.' \u003ci\u003eReading Matters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Herbert weaves a complicated web of untrustworthy characters - including the narrators - keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end. \u003ci\u003eThe River Mouth\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping crime debut from Karen Herbert ...' \u003ci\u003eWeekend Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Soaked in small-town atmosphere this is a good first bow that has me looking forward to an encore.' \u003ci\u003eGood Reading Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'... great to see a West Australian author offer her own contribution to this growing field of fiction.' \u003ci\u003eMrs B's Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48198019055774,"sku":"UBD-9781760990466","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781760990466.jpg?v=1787745592","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781760990466","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}