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The acclaimed debut thriller from Australia's most exciting new crimewriting talent.The 2nd Caleb Zelic title, AND FIRE CAME DOWN, will be published October, 2018, and the author is already writing a 3rd installment.Caleb Zelic can't hear you but he sees everything.CALEB ZELIC IS ON THE HUNT FOR HIS FRIEND'S KILLERCaleb Zelic's childhood friend has been brutally murdered - fingers broken, throat slit - at his home in Melbourne. Tortured by guilt, Caleb vows to track down the killer. But he's profoundly deaf; missed words and misread lips can lead to confusion, and trouble.HE NEVER FORGETS A FACEFortunately, Caleb knows how to read people; a sideways glance, an unconvincing smile, speak volumes. When his friend Frankie, a former cop, offers to help, they soon discover the killer is on their tail.
About the Author
Emma Viskic's critically acclaimed Caleb Zelic series has been published worldwide and won numerous awards. RESURRECTION BAY won the 2016 Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction and an unprecedented three Davitt Awards. It was iBooks Australia's Crime Novel of the Year, and shortlisted for the UK's prestigious Gold Dagger and New Blood Awards. It is currently shortlisted for the US Barry Award. AND FIRE CAME DOWN won the 2018 Davitt Award for Best Novel and was longlisted for the Dublin International Literary Award. Formerly a classical clarinettist, Emma's musical career ranged from performing with José Carreras, to playing at an engagement part that ended in a brawl. She learned Australian sign language in order to create the character of Caleb Zelic who is profoundly deaf. The third novel in the series, DARKNESS FOR LIGHT, will be out soon.
