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Title:
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Good Father, The |
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Authors:
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McIlvanney, Liam |
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Genre:
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Fiction: New Zealand |
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Pages:
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408 |
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Year:
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2025 |
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Publisher:
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Zaffre |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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The Rutherford family – Gordon, Sarah and Rory – have everything going for them in their comfortable middle-class lives, right down to the obligatory labrador. However, when seven-year-old Rory fails to return home from walking Bonnie, it all unravels, slowly but surely. From its taut plot to its evocative descriptions of the Scottish Ayrshire Coast, this is a powerful psychological thriller, an emotional rollercoaster of a ride, fraught with ethical dilemmas, calling into question just how far you would go for your child.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"Athough this book has a common and well known theme, it is well-written and at times is very much page-turning and tense".
"The descriptions of the countryside are quite remarkable, and I often turned back to read again. Always a good sign!"
"A well thought out plot, and a good, easy and enjoyable read".
"The story is well-written, easy to read and very descriptive. I did find myself transported to the village of Fairlie in Scotland and interacting with the cast of characters."
"The novel explores and questions how far a parent will go to protect their child. Are we willing to swap our freedom to ensure theirs?"
"While some clues are provided, nothing can prepare the reader for the ending which ensures the reader remains engaged until the end".
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Categories:
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Fiction, Fiction NZ, Community, Contemporary, Mystery, Psychology, Relationships, Suspense/Thriller, Scotland, Popular Fiction, Content may disturb, Just Added, 2027 Titles |
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