Resurrection Bay

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Resurrection Bay is an Australian thriller at its finest. A captivating read from first page to last. In Caleb Zelic, Viskic has created a character with depth and heart who will linger long after the final page. * Jane Harper, author of The Dry * An outstanding debut... Pacy, violent but with a big thundering heart, it looks set to be one of the debuts of the year and marks Emma Viskic out as a serious contender on the crime scene * Eva Dolan * Terrific... Grabs you by the throat and never slackens its hold * Christos Tsiolkas, author of The Slap * [A] stunning debut... original and splendidly plotted [with] a superb cast of main characters * The Times, Crime Book of the Month * Outstanding... gripping and violent... a hero who is original and appealing * Guardian * Trailing literary prizes in its wake... superbly characterized... well above most contemporary crime fiction -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times Books of the Year * More than lives up to its hype... Fierce, fast-moving, violent... it is as exciting a debut as fellow Australian Jane Harper's The Dry, and I can think of no higher praise * Daily Mail * A terrific new voice. Great writing and credibly vulnerable characters * Irish Examiner * This outstanding debut from Australian author Viskic is fast-paced with gut-wrenching twists and an engaging protagonist * Daily Express * Adds to a bumper year for quality Australian crime fiction... The dialogue is excellent... [it] zooms along * Sunday Express * All the staples of Australian crime fiction are here:unflinching violence, corrupt cops, brutish men and tougher women. Viskic,garlanded with five book awards down under, adds some enjoyable refinements...and a zinging wit to savour * Sunday Times Crime Club * Distinctive flavour * Herald Scotland * Terrific debut... James Ellroy and Paul Cleave fans will relish this hard-edged crime novel * Publishers Weekly (starred review) * Viskic's novel is the reason I love reviewing. This is a truly gripping debut which feels as though written by a seasoned writer. Mesmerising * Crimesquad * Excellent debut novel... certainly a name to watch * SHOTS Magazine * Gutsy, original, with a devilishly tricky plot... Spare, flawlessly paced writing... A stunning crime debut * Thriller Books Journal (blog) * I was hooked... There is so much to love about Resurrection Bay * Northern Crime (blog) * Wow! What a debut novel!... Captivating, quirky and absolutely riveting * Crime Book Junkie (blog) * A deadly game of cat and mouse... with double-crossing and questionable motives aplenty... a good twist * Crime Thriller Hound (blog) * Resurrection Bay is a really enjoyable crime thriller: punchily written and snappily paced, with a vivid cast of characters * David's Book World (blog) * In a packed genre the author has succeeded in creating an original lead character... The denouement is bloody with an excellent twist... Enjoyable and compelling... A recommended read for all crime thriller fans * Never Imitate (blog) * The story is told in a staccato style which well suits the fast-moving narrative with its numerous yet coherent plot developments. Caleb's problems with communication which he refuses to allow to hinder his investigations are well and convincingly portrayed. Recommended * Mystery People * Delivers a rush that does not let you go. A thrilling debut... with many twists and turns * The Last Word (blog) * A very impactful thriller... distinctive... a hero you will want more of in future * The Book Bag * Viskic really ramps up the tension, a few well timed twists help. There's a sense of danger prevalent on almost every page... Excellent pacing, I loved the plot, the characters and their interactions. Enjoyed the setting too. Fantastic conclusion which delivered * Col's Criminal Library (blog) * Gripping, original and fast-paced * The Riff Raff * Accomplished, original and utterly riveting, so much so that I read it in pretty much one sitting * Raven Crime Reads (blog) * In her research for Resurrection Bay, the author studied Australian sign language to add to the authenticity of the novel and that work really pays off here * Crime Fiction Lover (blog) * I was totally immersed... sharp, snappy, hard-boiled... a refreshingly original main protagonist * Raven Crime Reads (blog), Summer Reads 2017 * A truly rock and roll writing style... riveting... banging brilliant... A perfect storm of a read... Highly recommended * Liz Loves Books (blog) * The drama added by Caleb's deafness is what makes the book * Action on Hearing Loss * A rattling plot-driven thriller that is not for the faint-hearted... never takes a predictable turn * The Age * Viskic's characterisation, dialogue and plotting are on par with some of the heavyweights of crime writing * Sydney Morning Herald * A compelling, highly recommended read. * Books+Publishing * An outstanding debut novel from an author you'd hope is busy on the next instalment right now * The Newtown Review of Books * A tour-de-force excursion into good, evil, and the labyrinth of human motivations. Emma Viskic has created a brilliant protagonist in the profoundly-deaf, and irrepressibly obstinate Caleb Zelic, and has produced one of the year's best crime novels * Pages and Pages Booksellers * This is pacey and intelligent storytelling and Viskic nails the 3 Ps of crime fiction - plot, place and people you believe in and care about... Viskic has created a genuinely unique and captivating character who deserves a place alongside Jack Irish and Cliff Hardy -- P.M. Newton Crime, danger, love, heartbreak, betrayal, murder, hope, violence, and enough surprises to keep you wolfing down the words right to the very end -- Narelle Harris Sad and funny and thrilling and very, very good. It's even got a kicker of an ending. You should read it. Now. * Fair Dinkum Crime * A highly enjoyable debut * The Daily Telegraph (Australia) *