{"product_id":"9781763509207","title":"The Norseman's Song","description":"Author: Joel Deane\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781763509207\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hunter Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jul 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ancient man without a past hails a taxi driven by a petty criminal with no future. Reluctantly, the pair embarks on a journey in search of a legendary whaler and murderer known only as the Norseman. This is a one-way trip - but who's taking who for a ride?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Norseman's Song \u003c\/i\u003eis a stylish blend of gothic mystery and modern crime noir. Evoking the spirit of Joseph Conrad and Edgar Allan Poe, Joel Deane creates a violent and lyrical vision of contemporary Australia with the pace and energy of a road movie and the haunting atmosphere of a nightmare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;This is beautifully written crime noir by a writer in total command of his craft. A gripping, yet lyrical, read\u0026amp;#x27; - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBig Issue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;A bold unfolding of a succession of nightmares issuing from probable truths and feverish imaginings, a striking juxtaposition of legendary past and seedy present ... Deane belongs to a long line of yarn spinners in Australian fiction from Henry Lawson to Frank Hardy to Peter Carey and beyond.\u0026amp;#x27; - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Deane puts a new spin on the gothic tradition, with Australian flavours peppering this dark tale.\u0026amp;#x27; - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHerald Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Joel Deane blends contemporary noir and historical gothic in a fast-paced thrillercum- road-novel. A cracking piece of Aussie literature.\u0026amp;#x27; - Andy Murdoch, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMX\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47845888557214,"sku":"ADS-9781763509207","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781763509207.jpg?v=1781224116","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781763509207","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}