{"title":"Robin Bowles","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Robin Bowles, a distinguished author in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre. Known for her meticulous research and gripping narratives, Bowles delves deep into the intricacies of real-life cases, transforming them into compelling stories that captivate her readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAccidental Death?\u003c\/em\u003e, Bowles challenges conventional conclusions and invites readers to consider the thin line between accident and crime. With her signature style, she raises intriguing questions that linger long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeath on the Derwent\u003c\/em\u003e offers a masterful exploration of mystery and suspicion set against the backdrop of Tasmania's serene landscapes. Bowles intricately weaves real events with suspenseful storytelling, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eInto the Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e, Bowles' investigative skills shine as she delves into a haunting case of disappearance. Her ability to uncover the shadowy truths behind the headlines is both educational and enthralling, making it a standout in her collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobin Bowles' books are essential reads for any Crime \u0026amp; Thriller enthusiast, providing both a thrilling experience and a gateway into the complex world of criminal investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"accidental-death-by-robin-bowles-9781925322521","title":"Accidental Death?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAccidental Death\u003c\/em\u003e explores the reality of ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations when an accident upends their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of stories centres on the idea of 'accidental death' and the upheaval caused in the lives of those who lose a loved one in this way. Several of the cases examined here turned out, on investigation, not to be accidents at all. Some were crimes. Some remain unexplained; others were shown to be just what they appeared to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat connects them is what happens to those involved—suddenly, grieving people are thrown into the spotlight. There is no privacy and nowhere to hide. Like it or not, and often through no fault of their own, these people become part of an investigation, subject to the scrutiny of police, media, the courts, and the court of public opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a range of meticulously researched cases—from the tragic story of Akon Guode, jailed in 2017 for driving her children into a lake, to the accidental death of cricketer Phillip Hughes—Australia's 'queen of true crime' delves deep into the criminal justice system. With Bowles's trademark compassion and forensic attention to detail, \u003cem\u003eAccidental Death\u003c\/em\u003e explores the reality of ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations when an accident upends their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46605823377644,"sku":"9781925322521","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781925322521.jpg?v=1751495009"},{"product_id":"death-on-the-derwent-by-robin-bowles-9781925713176","title":"Death on the Derwent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't fool yourself that the innocent never go to jail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Bob Chappell disappeared from his yacht, moored in the Derwent Estuary near the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania's marina, on the night of 26 January 2009, he left behind his pipe and tobacco—something that his partner of 18 years, Sue Neill-Fraser, knew he would never willingly do. What she didn't know was that despite no body, no weapon, no cause of death, and no witnesses, she would soon become the only suspect in Chappell's disappearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn their haste to wrap up the case, the police charged Neill-Fraser with murder. In her eagerness to assist police, she virtually talked her way into their hands. After a lengthy trial that resulted in a guilty verdict, the judge delivered Neill-Fraser a crushing 26-year sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut was the verdict unsafe? Many of Australia's leading legal minds think so, and other reasonable hypotheses have been mooted about what might have happened on the Derwent that night. The Tasmanian government has changed its laws to give Neill-Fraser one last crack at proving her innocence, because that is what it's come to now—proving her innocence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result of years of investigation, and based on extensive interviews with all the key players—including Sue Neill-Fraser and her family, local underworld figures, and legal luminaries—\u003ci\u003eDeath on the Derwent\u003c\/i\u003e is a riveting story of justice not served.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46674267767020,"sku":"9781925713176","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17457093482873.jpg?v=1752905897"},{"product_id":"into-the-darkness-by-robin-bowles-9781925321531","title":"Into the Darkness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 2 December 2010, the body of a 24-year-old woman was found at the bottom of the rubbish chute in the luxury Balencea tower apartments on St Kilda Road, Melbourne, twelve floors below the apartment she shared with her boyfriend, Antony Hampel. Within minutes, the sound of sirens filled the hall as police cars from the nearby police station filled the front forecourt in response to the day manager's call. So began the so-called investigation into the sudden death of a young woman named Phoebe Handsjuk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom then, the case became weirder and weirder. Phoebe, it turned out, was a beautiful but damaged young woman who'd been in a fraught relationship with a well-connected and wealthy lover almost twice her age, who was related to the elite of Melbourne's judiciary. The police botched their investigation, so Phoebe's grandfather, a former detective, decided to run one of his own. 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