The Newcomer
- Author Laura Elizabeth Woollett
- Narrator Natasha Beaumont
- Publisher W. F. Howes Ltd, Wavesound from W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date 1 July 2021
- Run Time 12 hours and 23 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Crime and mystery fiction.
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What to expect
In a hotel room on a sleepy Pacific island, Judy Novak waits. And worries. It isn’t the first time 29-year-old problem child Paulina has kept her mother waiting. But Judy can’t ignore the island’s jagged cliffs and towering pines — or the dread that Paulina has finally acted on her threats to take her own life.
When Paulina’s body is discovered, Judy’s worst fears seem confirmed. Only, Paulina didn’t kill herself. She was murdered.
So begins a thorny investigation, wherein every man on the island is a suspect yet none are as maligned as Paulina: the captivating newcomer known for her hard drinking, disastrous relationships, and habit of walking alone.
But, above all, Paulina is her mother’s daughter. And death won’t stop Judy Novak from fighting for Paulina’s life.
‘Unlike many crime novels, the victim sits at the heart of The Newcomer. Woollett shows deep empathy for her characters, while delivering an immersive, utterly gripping story.’ MARK BRANDI, AUTHOR OF WIMMERA
‘Laura Elizabeth Woollett has done it again. The Newcomer pulls you in from its eerie opening and drags you along with intriguing characters and beautifully wrought prose. As the mystery deepens, you begin to realise things are never clear-cut, and everybody is guilty of something. A cautionary tale inspired by true events by one of my favourite authors.’ JP POMARE, AUTHOR OF CALL ME EVIE
| Author | Laura Elizabeth Woollett |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Natasha Beaumont |
| Duration | 12 hours and 23 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781004045662 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd, Wavesound from W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Genre | Crime and mystery fiction |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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