{"title":"Felicity McLean","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Felicity McLean, an acclaimed Australian author whose storytelling prowess spans across general fiction, crime, and thriller genres. McLean's work is distinguished by its gripping narratives and richly drawn characters, adeptly weaving suspense with nuanced emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Van Apfel Girls Are Gone\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her distinctive style. Set against the haunting backdrop of the Australian bush, this novel is a mesmerising blend of mystery and coming-of-age, as it follows the chilling disappearance of the Van Apfel sisters. Through her vivid and evocative prose, McLean captures the essence of an era while exploring themes of innocence, resilience, and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother intriguing addition to her collection is \u003cem\u003eRed\u003c\/em\u003e, a story that seamlessly melds elements of crime and thrill. It draws readers into a taut, suspense-filled journey, reflecting McLean's ability to grip her audience from the very first page and keep them on the edge of their seats until the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of intricate mysteries or evocative contemporary fiction, Felicity McLean's novels offer an immersive reading experience. Explore her works today and discover the allure of her atmospheric storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-van-apfel-girls-are-gone-by-felicity-mclean-9781460755068","title":"The Van Apfel Girls Are Gone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart mystery, part coming of age story, \u003cem\u003eThe Van Apfel Girls Are Gone\u003c\/em\u003e is set in a distant suburb on the encroaching bushland, over the long hot summer of 1992. It's the summer of the school's Showstopper concert. The summer Tikka never forgot. The summer the Van Apfel sisters disappeared. Blackly comic, sharply observed, and wonderfully endearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'We lost all three girls that summer. Let them slip away like the words of some half-remembered song and when one came back, she wasn't the one we were trying to recall to begin with.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTikka Molloy was eleven and one-sixth years old during the long hot summer of 1992 - the summer the Van Apfel sisters disappeared. 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But wild, whip-smart Red can't stay out of trouble to save her life, and Sid's latest hustle is more harebrained than usual. Meanwhile, Sergeant Trevor Healy seems to have a vendetta against every generation of the McCoys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold in Ruby's vivid, inimitable voice, \u003cem\u003eRed\u003c\/em\u003e is part \u003cem\u003eTrue Grit\u003c\/em\u003e, part \u003cem\u003eBlue Murder\u003c\/em\u003e. It's a story of police persecution. Of dodgy deals and even dodgier cars. And of a family history that refuses to stay in the past. A sharp, provocative and savagely funny novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This electrifying and unique revamp of the Ned Kelly myth will leave you breathless. The accumulative prose of rusted car doors and sliding suburban loyalties make way for an unforgettable female protagonist who is as fearsome as her life is young. Winton meets Tarantino in Woy Woy and it all makes perfect sense to me. I loved this book - a truly wild ride.' — Brendan Cowell, \u003cem\u003ePlum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A striking new voice in Australian fiction' — \u003cem\u003eAdelaide Advertiser\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Filled with simmering tension, \u003cem\u003eRed\u003c\/em\u003e is both tragic and darkly comedic ... By drawing inspiration from Kelly, McLean shines a light on the idea that, though over 100 years have passed, too many ugly truths stay the same.' — \u003cem\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671272476908,"sku":"9781460755099","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2031673482708.jpg?v=1752808977"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/felicity-mclean.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}