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Exiles

By: Jane Harper
Narrated by: Stephen Shanahan
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FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR JANE HARPER COMES EXILES, A CAPTIVATING MYSTERY ABOUT A MISSING MOTHER

"Stephen Shanahan portrays Aaron Falk, who is in South Australia's wine country to attend his godson's christening. The dialogue and narrative flow naturally, infused with believable emotions that underscore Shanahan's grasp of the author's style."—AudioFile

“Once again Harper proves that she is peerless in creating an avalanche of suspense with intimate, character-driven set pieces...Harper’s legions of fans will exult in reading Exiles.”—David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Harper’s fine prose and narrator Stephen Shanahan’s expert delivery combine for a transcendent Australian noir experience."—AudioFile on The Dry (Earphones Award Winner)

Federal Investigator Aaron Falk is on his way to a small town deep in Southern Australian wine country for the christening of an old friend's baby. But mystery follows him, even on vacation.

This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of Kim Gillespie's disappearance. One year ago, at a busy town festival on a warm spring night, Kim safely tucked her sleeping baby into her stroller, then vanished into the crowd. No one has seen her since. When Kim's older daughter makes a plea for anyone with information about her missing mom to come forward, Falk and his old buddy Raco can't leave the case alone.

As Falk soaks up life in the lush valley, he is welcomed into the tight-knit circle of Kim’s friends and loved ones. But the group may be more fractured than it seems. Between Falk’s closest friend, the missing mother, and a woman he’s drawn to, dark questions linger as long-ago truths begin to emerge. What would make a mother abandon her child? What happened to Kim Gillespie?

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

©2023 Jane Harper (P)2023 Macmillan Audio
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“Once again Harper proves that she is peerless in creating an avalanche of suspense with intimate, character-driven set pieces that are as exquisitely engineered as the inner workings of a Steinway. Harper’s legions of fans will exult in reading Exiles.”—David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Another all-consuming mystery from Harper...Fans will relish Falk’s intuitive “spider sense” moments here, and they will be amazed at the simultaneously shocking and tender ending.”Booklist, starred review

“With this book, Harper may well have given her legions of readers exactly what they have been waiting for: a beautifully observed crime novel about regional life featuring the reticent and endearing federal policeman, Aaron Falk...Quietly and inevitably, the secrets and deceptions are unraveled as Falk finds himself deftly woven into the weft of this small community. In Exiles, Falk may at last have come home.”—Sydney Morning Herald

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Loved it!

Can’t wait for the next book in the series! For me the “mystery” is tangential to the characters, setting, and relationships. Still the resolution was classic Kane Harper!

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Somewhat overdone

Like a beautiful piece of filet mignon that was left too long on the fire…….

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Love Jane Harper!

I bought this book on the first day it was available and it did not disappoint. The characters are believable and well drawn and the action is well plotted. The narrator is great. I was sad to get to the end . . . actually put off listening to the last bit to make it last longer.

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Loved it!

Loved the story, the reader and everything else about it. Had a hard time putting it down.

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Another great book by Jane Harper!

Jane Harper is one of my favorite authors and this next installment from the Aaron Faulk series does not disappoint. The negative feeling I have after finishing it is that it’s over. Love the narrator of this series also.

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Love Aaron Falk

I enjoyed this series immensely! I really didn’t think I would.

I love Aaron Falk’s character and storyline. The entire three books series was a great, engaging listen for me. I also love Steve Shanahan’s voice.

What I liked most about Exiles is, I could not figure out the ending. I love that!

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Keep Going

For the first 2/3 the mystery was developed completely by conversations among friends and family of the missing woman. The last 1/4 backs up and tells the story of the missing woman on the critical day. The problem is that you become impatient with the book. But the last section makes up for your indulgence and provides what is necessary to see the book as a whole. I liked it after thinking it would fizzle. It didn't.

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Excellent w/a Great Closing

Absolutely up to my expectations. Harper writes of characters and places that grow increasingly layered and complex. She reveals keen insight into modern lives and age-old developmental and moral conflicts. The mysteries are captivating.

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Long slow burn…

This is my third Jane Harper book and probably my least favorite. While I loved the descriptions of the setting to the point that it made me want to visit Australia’s wine region, I think the story lacked something in terms of suspense. There was so much repetition and endless conversations between all the characters. The actual focus on solving of the mysteries comprised only a small fraction of the book.

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I loved it!

I just saw another person’s lukewarm review….I totally DISAGREE. I truly enjoy this author and her protagonist, Aaron. This book was a purchase I will revisit.

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