![]() ![]() There's a real sense of authenticity, while at the same time Caleb isn't just a 'deaf hero' in a token way. It infuses his personality and his story, and feels an organic part of a greater whole, rather than something thrown in to 'be original'. It never feels like Viskic uses Caleb's disability as a character quirk to make him memorable or stand out in a crowded crime field. 'Deaf Man Investigates Friend's Death': an obvious headline, but this book is about much more than just its main character's deafness. But it raises a question: is RESURRECTION BAY a great find for a wide range of crime readers, or one of those books more appreciated by aficionados and awards judges?Īs someone who's been an awards judge as well as a longtime crime omnivore who enjoys a wide range of crime novels, including some that would get short shrift in awards but are just fun reads, I think that RESURRECTION BAY is a terrific book that would appeal to many crime readers. ![]() RESURRECTION BAY had also won iBook Australia's Crime Novel of the Year for 2015. On one weekend Viskic found herself accepting four awards - three Davitts (Best Debut, Best Novel, Readers Choice), along with the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut. ![]() This is a highly original Australian crime debut that thoroughly deserved the acclaim and awards it racked up last year. ![]()
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