Sanctuary: From the international bestselling author of the Hirsch series

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Grace is a talented thief ready for a normal life. Lying low after a run-in with an old associate, Grace walks into Erin Mandels rural antiques shop and sees a chance for something different. A weekday job. A place to call home.

But someone is looking for Erin. And someones looking for Grace, too. And they are both, in their own ways, very dangerous men.

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If youve never read a book by Garry Disher before, this standalone novel is an excellent place to start. If you are already a Disher fan, you will know to expect a rollercoaster of a read, full of disturbing crimes and unscrupulous crooks. Except Grace, of course, shes the kind of criminal youll find yourself barracking for in the end, hoping she finds her place of refuge, safe from persecution, and prosecution. * Readings *
Disher cleverly weaves tension throughout the story and builds suspense...Readers who enjoy Hayley Scrivenor, Shelley Burr and Jane Harper should enjoy the thrilling Sanctuary. * Books+Publishing *
4 stars. Sanctuary touches on themes of coercive control, moral ambiguity and the deep-felt ripple effect of the deception that con artists inflict on victims. * Good Reading *
Sanctuary is classic Garry Dishera well told, tense crime story anchored around a great central character but including some fascinating minor characters, with an atmospheric sense of place. * Robert Goodman, Pile By the Bed *
Disher is one of Australias leading crime writersNo shortage of detail or incident. One of Dishers skills is that he can fill his books with plot and background, but they dont feel crammed...You can relax into this book straight away. His hundreds of thousands of fans are going to hope to hear more of Grace. * RNZ: Nine to Noon *
What can we say, Garry Disher just goes from strength to strength and we think Sanctuary is one of his best yet. * Avenue Bookstore *
His novels are busy, a complete world in themselves. Yes, there are capers and car chases, but they are multilayered, full of humanity, nuanced, evocative of place and covering the panoply of alarming social issues. * Guardian *
Highly recommendedA memorable and absorbing crime thrillerDisher is an outstanding crime writer and Sanctuary is another page turner that will thrill his readers. * ReadPlus *

Disher is arguably Australias greatest living crime writerSanctuary is a carefully crafted story of many skilfully interwoven strandsA disturbing story about predatory angry men and their victims.

Author Bio

Garry Disher has published fifty titles across multiple genres. He has won multiple German Crime Prize and Ned Kelly awards, including the Ned Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award.