{"title":"Tom Baragwanath","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Tom Baragwanath collection, where thrilling narratives and compelling characters come alive through gripping storytelling. Renowned for his contributions to the genres of General Fiction and Crime \u0026amp; Thriller, Baragwanath crafts tales that captivate readers from the first page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eLucky Thing\u003c\/em\u003e, weaves an intricate narrative that delves into the nuances of luck and destiny, keeping you guessing until the very end. Another of his acclaimed novels, \u003cem\u003ePaper Cage\u003c\/em\u003e, immerses readers into a world of suspense and intrigue, masterfully blending elements of crime fiction with thought-provoking themes. These stories not only entertain but also engage with deeper human experiences and emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTom Baragwanath's books are a testament to his storytelling prowess, appealing to both avid fans of crime fiction and those new to the genre. His works are perfect for anyone looking to explore narratives that are both thrilling and profoundly insightful. Dive into Baragwanath's world and discover a reading experience that is both exhilarating and reflective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paper-cage-by-tom-baragwanath-9781922458759","title":"Paper Cage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterton isn’t a big town. The community’s tight, if not always harmonious. So when a child goes missing, it’s a big deal for everyone. And when a second kid disappears, the whole town’s holding their own children that little bit tighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLorraine doesn’t have kids, but she has a nephew. She’s holding him a bit tighter, too, because she works for the police, and she knows they don’t have any idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLo’s not a cop, she’s a records clerk. She sits out back among the piles of paper, making connections, remembering things. Working things out that the actual cops don’t want to hear about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the new investigator, Hayes, arrives from Wellington, and realises Lo’s the only person there with answers to any of his questions. Which is just as well—because the clock is running down for the children of the town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth a nail-biting thriller and a beautifully written, acutely observed portrait of a community, \u003cem\u003ePaper Cage\u003c\/em\u003e is the prize-winning debut from young New Zealand novelist Tom Baragwanath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550381068524,"sku":"9781922458759","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12998713482872.jpg?v=1749979249"},{"product_id":"lucky-thing-by-tom-baragwanath-9781922790804","title":"Lucky Thing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA page-turning literary mystery set in a small community, where family and class tensions threaten to erupt after a brutal attack on a young student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The nights aren't too cold yet, lucky thing. Otherwise we'd be having a different conversation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJessica Mowbrie, beaten and dumped in the bush like a sack of garbage and lying comatose in a hospital bed—lucky to be alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLorraine Henry doesn't think Jess is so lucky. She thinks whoever hurt her needs to be hunted down. But the Masterton police are isolated and underresourced, and to be honest, even though Lorraine works for them, she thinks they're a bit hopeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo it might be up to Lorraine to do the hunting. She's not getting any younger, of course. But she has all the police records at her fingertips—and as much information about who hates who as anyone in Masterton. Plus, she's used to being underestimated. And you should never underestimate a middle-aged woman with justice in her sights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this follow-up to his award-winning debut novel \u003cem\u003ePaper Cage\u003c\/em\u003e, Tom Baragwanath delivers another bone-deep exploration of life in the margins of small-town New Zealand. \u003cem\u003eLucky Thing\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping new instalment in the Lorraine Henry series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629129060588,"sku":"9781922790804","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781922790804.jpg?v=1751940852"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/tom-baragwanath.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}