"A terrific neo-noir from an exciting new voice in Australian crime fiction' - Adrian McKinty, author of The Chain. --- NOVEL Published by Lamb House Books. FAST DELIVERY, SHIPS TYPICALLY BETWEEN 3-5 DAYS. Paperbook 372 pages ISBN 978-0-6458735-4-2 Publication Date April 1, 2024 Publisher Lamb House Books Download a sample here. Listen to Iain Ryan talk about The Student on ABC Radio. Shortlisted for the Prestigious Ned Kelly Award --- Can you trust anyone in seedy streets of small town Queensland? NEW EDITION contains bonus material: a new afterword, an extended interview with Iain Ryan about the writing of the novel, 3 deleted scenes, and a previously unpublished TV script adapted from the book.In the heart of small-town Australia, a killer lurks in the shadows. When local girl Maya Kibby is found murdered, the once-quiet college town of Gatton, Queensland, is plunged into chaos and fear. Student Nate Byrne finds himself caught in the middle of the murder investigation. It seems his class mates harbour dark secrets, and even darker connections to a local biker gang.With its breakneck pacing, gritty atmosphere, and stunning prose, The Student is a standout neo-noir thriller that will keep you guessing until the final, heart-stopping revelation. As Nate confronts the evil hiding behind familiar faces, author Iain Ryan masterfully peels back the layers of a seemingly idyllic town to expose the dark underbelly beneath."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book of the year!" - READER REVIEW ‘The Student takes the campus novel and mines within it a dark seam of violence, deception and suspense in prose that burns with a fierce propulsion’ -David Whish-Wilson --- 100% Guaranteed: If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase of THE STUDENT, simply let us know within 30 days of your purchase, and we will refund your entire purchase price with no questions asked. Our goal is for you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, and we stand behind our product with confidence.
