Outback: A stunning new crime thriller (A DS Walker Thriller Book 1)

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Please note that these word count ranges are approximate and can vary based on individual writing styles, genre conventions, and the specific story being told. Word counts for books can be shorter or longer than the ranges mentioned above, and there is no strict rule for the ideal length of a book. FAQs

As temperatures soar, the search for Berndt and Rita becomes ever more urgent. Even if Walker does find the young couple, will it be too late? The language was real, and having a foreign character gave the opportunity to explain a few Aussie terms. The only real flaw I found was two references to Pepto-Bismol.

How much can the average person read in an hour? The average reading speed for adults is around 200 to 300 words per minute. So, the average person might read around 1,200 to 1,800 words in an hour. Part of the reason could be just the logistics of plotting: often a crime plot works better with a limited and well-defined cast of characters; just look at Agatha Christie. But there are other reasons as well.

Can Kree and Ewan leave their pasts behind for long enough to find a future together? Flight to Coorah Creek by Janet Gover As Walker and Guerra uncover more information, darker details are revealed along with an environment where a number of people seem to know more than they care to reveal, including Walker’s own supervisor. I loved the setting of Surfer’s beach by day. It’s a seaside city with its sparkling surf beaches, tourists and sunny days. But there’s also a seedier side hidden from the tourist, where violence, drugs and criminal activities thrive. Wolf’s setting is so vividly described you can practically smell the suntan lotion and salty air! This isn't a 'whodunit' as the story unfolds from multiple viewpoints: Walker's, Barbara's, Rita's and the abductor's being the main ones.Moss tells the things we see and deal with all the time: endemic violence, alcoholism and ill-health which are common to Aboriginal people living in camps… and the fun, friendship, crazy chaos, the ceremonies, the Sorry Business and culture that is still strong. Is 70,000 words enough for a novel? 70,000 words could be sufficient for a novel, particularly in certain genres like Young Adult fiction.