Summary
BRONTE NEEDS A PLACE TO LIE LOW.
She posted a drunken rant that went horrifically viral. Now – jobless, friendless and broke – she’s forced to volunteer as a carer on an isolated rural property. She won’t be paid for looking after dementia sufferer Nell, but at least she’ll have a place to stay.
Bronte’s host is Nell’s daughter Veda, who runs spiritual rebirthing retreats. She also claims the rights of a sovereign citizen and rejects the authority of the state, refusing even t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922790972 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1922790974 |
| Author: | Catherine Jinks |
| Publisher: | Text Publishing |
| Imprint: | The Text Publishing Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 7 January 2025 |
| Weight: | 434g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 234mm x 154mm |
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‘Fast and furious, moving from one crisis to another in the blink of an eye…[Panic] delivers everything readers of thrillers require.’ * Age *
‘The story maintains a palpable sense of unease throughout, interspersed with moments of wry humour…Offers an engaging read—with well-drawn characters—that will appeal to readers of Shelley Burr, Garry Disher and Jane Harper.’ * Books+Publishing *
‘5 stars. Action-packed and exciting…I can highly recommend it!’ * Carpe Librum *
‘An enthralling thriller that is difficult to put down…Readers who enjoy gripping suspense, a social media background and conspiracy theories, are sure to get a thrill from Panic.’ * ReadPlus *
‘An intriguing novel…Timely and relevant…[A premise that might make people think about the world a little bit more.’ * Book Muse *
‘A tense, slow-burn thriller.’ * Canberra Weekly *
‘Deftly explores themes of trust, manipulation and survival in an increasingly polarised world…A gripping thriller with a tense narrative…You’ll be hooked until the last page.’ * NZ Booklovers *
‘A timely take on online mobs, conspiracy theorists, and sovereign citizens.’ * Newtown Review of Books *
‘Jinks expertly crafts a claustrophobic atmosphere [as] the tension builds to an unsettling climax…Critics have praised Jinks for her ability to create palpable fear and suspense, making Panic a page-turner that keeps readers on edge. Overall, this novel is a thought-provoking examination of trust and safety in a world rife with misinformation and fear. If you’re a fan of thrillers that delve into contemporary societal issues, Panic is a must-read.’ * NetGalley reviewer *
‘4 stars. Panic is overall another great, page-turning rural thriller from Jinks.’ * Robert Goodman, Pile By the Bed *
‘[Panic] offers twists and turns…Thought-provoking [and] difficult to put down…Maybe we should all panic.’ * Sisters in Crime *
‘I love the realistic depiction of siege psychology in Panic…A solid Australian crime thriller that nails the cognitive dissonance of sovereign citizen[s].’ * Keeping Up With the Penguins *
‘A claustrophobic thriller of fear and isolation that keep the pages turning to the very end.’ * Good Reading *
‘An engaging thriller, filled with pacy writing and larger than life characters that will have you guessing…’ * 2SER Final Draft *
About The Author
Catherine Jinks
Catherine Jinks’ books for adults, young adults and children have been published in a dozen countries and have won numerous awards, including a Victorian Premier’s Literary Award and the CBCA Book of the Year Award (four times). She lives in the Blue Mountains.
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