Strange Objects (Paperback)

Gary Crew

ISBN 10: 0733617948 / ISBN 13: 9780733617942

Published by Hachette Australia, Sydney, 2003

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Paperback. On 4 June 1629, the Dutch vessel Batavia struck uncharted rocks off the West Australian coast. By the time help arrived, over 120 men, women and children had met their deaths - not in the sea, but murdered by two fellow survivors, Wouter Loos and Jan Pelgrom. Nearly 400 years later, Steven Messenger discovers gruesome relics from that wreck. Four months later he disappears without a trace. Where is Messenger? Is his disappearance linked to the relics? Someone knows . somewhere . 'this stunningly original work defies easy categorization as it spins dual story lines into one spellbinding yarn . Crew tantalizes to the very end, leaving readers to speculate enthusiastically on the riddles he craftily leaves unsolved. His tale will electrify his audience.'Publishers Weekly 'STRANGE OBJECTS will continue to tease and perplex readers of all ages long after it has been read.'Australian Book Review 'A supernatural mystery of a high order'Kirkus Reviews 'The past is alive in us all, and will test our humanity to the full.'Marion Halligan When a mysterious cannibal pot is discovered by Steven Messenger, it is only one of the many bizarre clues that lead to the truth behind an age-old murder mystery Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Strange Objects (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hachette Australia, Sydney
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0733617948
• ISBN 13: 9780733617942
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

On June 4 1629, the Dutch vessel Batavia struck uncharted rocks off the Western Australian coast. By the time help arrived, over 120 men, women and children had met their deaths - not in the sea but murderede by two fellow survivors, Wouter Loos and Jan Pelgrom.

In 1986, teenager Steven Messenger discovers gruesome relics from that wreck. Four months later he disappears without a trace. Where is Messenger? Is his disappearance linked to the relics? Someone knows...somewhere....