Dead Point (Paperback)

Peter Temple

ISBN 10: 1782064826 / ISBN 13: 9781782064824

Published by Quercus Publishing, London, 2013

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Paperback. JACK IRISH BOOK THREE: FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BROKEN SHORE.'Another world-class crime novel from Peter Temple' Canberra Times'Peter Temple is an addiction. Read one book and you will want to read them all. Now' Val McDermidJack Irish has a lot on his mind. His woman has an old flame, his champion horse has been put down and his gambling has left him broke. No wonder then, that he's a bit distracted from the work he is getting paid for - looking for the elusive Robbie Colburne, occasional barman. He's not the only one. Robbie's caught the interest not only of the police, but also certain dealers from the city's criminal class. So when Robbie finally shows up - in the morgue - Jack thinks he'd better start taking his job seriously. But there are those who would prefer him not to. Who don't like it when Jack begins asking questions. Who would do anything to make sure Jack Irish stays off the case - for good.Enjoyed Bad Debts, Black Tide and now Dead Point? Then discover the fourth and final Jack Irish thriller, White Dog . . . The third Jack Irish thriller from internationally acclaimed author Peter Temple Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dead Point (Paperback)
• Publisher: Quercus Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782064826
• ISBN 13: 9781782064824
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Jack Irish has a lot on his mind. His woman has an old flame, his champion horse has been put down and his gambling has left him for broke. No wonder then, that he's a bit distracted from the work he is getting paid for - looking for the elusive Robbie Colburne, occasional barman. He's not the only one. Robbie's caught the interest not only of the police, but also certain dealers from the city's criminal class.

So when Robbie finally shows up - in the morgue - he thinks he'd better start taking his job seriously.

But there are those who would prefer him not to. Who don't like it when Jack begins asking questions. Who would do anything to make sure Jack Irish stays off the case - for good.

About the Author

Peter Temple has worked extensively as a journalist and editor for newspapers and magazines in several countries. He has won the Miles Franklin award as well as five Ned Kelly Awards for his novels, and has won the world's most prestigious crime writing prize, the Duncan Lawrie Dagger. His books are published in more than twenty countries.