Shooting Star
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
259
Novel • Fiction
Melbourne, Australia • 2000s
1999
Adult
18+ years
In Peter Temple's detective thriller Shooting Star (1999), private investigator and hostage negotiator Frank Calder is hired by the wealthy Carson family to secure the return of their kidnapped teenage granddaughter, Anne. As Frank delves into the Carsons’ history, he uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and past crimes that might be the key to understanding the motive behind the abduction. The novel features extreme violence towards women.
Suspenseful
Dark
Mysterious
Gritty
Challenging
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Peter Temple's Shooting Star captivates with its taut prose and intricate plotting, showcasing Temple's mastery in the crime genre. Praise highlights the novel’s intense atmosphere and compelling character development. However, some critique the occasionally convoluted narrative and predictability in plot twists. Overall, it remains a strong, engaging read for fans of noir fiction.
Readers who enjoy taut, atmospheric thrillers and complex characters will appreciate Peter Temple's Shooting Star. Fans of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep and Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer will find its blend of hard-boiled detective work and moral ambiguity compelling.
1,102 ratings
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259
Novel • Fiction
Melbourne, Australia • 2000s
1999
Adult
18+ years
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