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On the Java Ridge

By: Jock Serong
Narrated by: Lewis Fitz-Gerald
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In Canberra, a federal election looms and Cassius Calvert, Minister for Border Integrity, is facing a new hard-line policy regarding asylum-seekers. Off the Indonesian island of Dana, Isi Natoli, skipper of the Java Ridge, and a group of Australian surf tourists are anchored beside an idyllic reef. A few kilometres away, Roya and her mother are amongst the passengers fleeing persecution aboard the Talakar. When a storm breaks, these stories collide with chilling consequences....

©2017 Jock Serong (P)2017 W. F. Howes Ltd Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Political Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Espionage Thriller Crime Suspense
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"Serong confirms his talent for multi-layered plot-driven novels that offer a commentary on modern Australia." ( Books + Publishing)
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Listened to this after being blown away by Backyard Cricket and it's just totally different. Political. Menacing. Slow moving. No humour at all. It's a tough listen. Felt similar to the Secret City trilogy. I don't know. The cricket story felt real. This felt like a provocative tale.

Slow going, heavy

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I was moved and upset at the same time. Not only a well written novel with a great story line but a deep insight into race and prejudice. Wasn't sure the author could
emulate The Rules of Cricket but he has shown himself to be a truly great author.

superb and harrowing read

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Spot on narration, moving story.
Not quite as compelling as Backyard Cricket but completely worth a credit.

Brilliant storytelling and narration

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Good grief! In what universe would a private company destroy a boat with a load of people on. Preposterous- Jack Serong’s penchant for the shocking ending ruined the book.

Dumb ending

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