Slash (Paperback)

Paperback. 'Another timely piece of crime fiction from Strawhan, drawn vividly from local events, but one that deserves to be celebrated far beyond our shores.' - The New Zealand Herald 'Dark, fast-paced and emotionally raw, Slash confirms Gavin Strawhan as a major voice in New Zealand crime fiction.' - NZ Booklover 'A fast-paced and snappy read' - Radio New Zealand A year after a brutal shootout, ex-police sergeant Honey Chalmers is a hot mess, drinking too much and eating too little, working casual gigs for a shady firm of private investigators - while holding conversations with a ghost.A desperate father asks her to investigate his missing son - a double-murder suspect last seen during the chaos of Cyclone Gabrielle. Honey's quest brings her in conflict with dangerous locals and takes her from the wrecked forests of Tairawhiti to the dark side of Fiji - into the orbit of a strange, secretive teen, a deranged forestry boss, and a terrifying ex-cop turned drug lord. The closer Honey gets to the truth, the closer she comes to spinning out of control, leading to a final showdown with a killer who'd do anything to keep the past buried. PRAISE FOR THE CALL 'Deft and accomplished' - New Zealand Listener 'A cracking crime thriller' - Aotearoa New Zealand Review of Books 'Does not disappoint' - Landfall 'Recommended' - Newsroom 'Cinematic' - Kete Books The explosive new crime novel from the bestselling author of The Call Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…