Dark Summer is a 1992 novel from Australian author Jon Cleary. It was the ninth book featuring Sydney homicide detective Scobie Malone, and begins with the discovery of a corpse in Scobie's swimming pool. The dead man was an informer involved in Scobie's recent drug investigation. Scobie puts his family under police protection and tracks down the killer.[1][2][3]
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Author | Jon Cleary |
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Language | English |
Series | Scobie Malone |
Genre | Detective |
Publisher | HarperCollins (UK) William Morrow (US) |
Publication date | 1992 |
Publication place | Australia |
Preceded by | Pride's Harvest |
Followed by | Bleak Spring |
Like many of Cleary's novels it features sport, in this case one day cricket.
In 1997 Peter Yeldham adapted the novel for a proposed telemovie, but this was never made.[4]
References
edit- ^ Dark Summer at Austcrime
- ^ Katherine England, 'Two Reliables Show Their Class with Thrillers', The Advertiser Magazine 19 December 1992 (p.5)
- ^ Jane Stephans, 'Guilt Edge review', Australian Book Review no.149 April 1993 (pp.54-55)
- ^ Information on Dark Summer adaptation at National Film and Sound Archive
External links
edit- Dark Summer at AustLit (subscription required)
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