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Cliff Hardy #34
در اعماق آب: کاوشگری های کلیف هاردی
کلیف هاردی، کارآگاه خصوصی سابق، بر اثر سکتهٔ قلبی در بیمارستانی در آمریکا بستری شده است. او در بیمارستان با پرستار مارگارت مککینلی ملاقات میکند که نگران پدرش است؛ دکتر هنری مککینلی، زمینشناس مطرح استرالیایی، مدتی است ناپدید شده. مارگارت از کلیف هاردی تقاضا میکند تحقیقات دربارهٔ ناپدید شدن پدرش را بر عهده بگیرد. هاردی به استرالیا برمیگردد و متوجه میشود پروندهٔ مککینلی بسیار پیچیدهتر از آن چیزی است که بهنظر میرسد. او درگیر پروژهای تحقیقاتی بوده که ردپای شرکتهای تحقیقاتی بزرگ، گالریهای هنری و حتی دولت استرالیا در آن میان به چشم میآید. آیا هنری مککینلی به قتل رسیده یا در گوشهای امن مخفی شده؟ کلیف هاردی به دنبال حل این معما به هر دری میزند، هرچند مجوز کارآگاهیاش مدتهاست که باطل شده است.
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 4, 2009
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About the author
Peter Corris
154 books60 followersPeter Corris was an Australian academic, historian, journalist and a novelist of historical and crime fiction. His first novel was published in 1980. Corris is credited with reviving the fully-fledged Australian crime novel with local settings and reference points and with a series character firmly rooted in Australian culture, Sydney PI Cliff Hardy. As crime fiction writer, he was described as "the Godfather of contemporary Australian crime-writing".
He won the Lifetime Achievement award at the Ned Kelly Awards for Crime Writing in 1999 and was shortlisted for best novel in 2006 for Saving Billy and in 2007 for The Undertow.
He won the Lifetime Achievement award at the Ned Kelly Awards for Crime Writing in 1999 and was shortlisted for best novel in 2006 for Saving Billy and in 2007 for The Undertow.
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October 7, 2021
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September 11, 2021دوستان عزیز مترجم من! خواهشا جسارتا بالاغیرتا لطفا... خوب ترجمه کنید.
آدم دوست ندارد ترجمه " گوگل ترنسلیت"ی بخواند.
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ممنون
April 22, 2009
Cliff's back - Lazarus with a quadruple bypass no less. He's resigned to never getting his licence back and his agency is now in the hands of his daughter Megan and her PI boyfriend. He still misses Lily, and he's still driving "a" trusty Falcon, and he's no longer so pressed for money.
More importantly, he's lucky to be alive.
Recovering from a quadruple bypass has it's own challenges - the exercise requirements, the pills that have to be taken for the rest of your life, the limitations that the awareness of mortality places on you, and there are glimpses, possibly for the first time ever, of Hardy's mortality in DEEP WATER. Mind you, the reader can't help but pause to consider the author's own brush with heart problems (Corris has also not so long ago undergone a quadruple bypass). In DEEP WATER Cliff returns as one of those perennial fictional heroes, sure if you paid close attention to his life's history, he's "in theory" well into his seventies by now, but if you don't look too closely then you're never going to know. There is more than just some signs of physical frailty about Cliff in this book, there's something obviously reflective about him as well - he isn't going to forget the death of Lily, he looks back at the death of his ex-wife Cynthia, and then there is his relationship building with Megan, the daughter who, for so many years, he didn't know existed. But this is Cliff we're talking about and there is only so much reflection and physical care that you can take, and he's not above a beeline for the closest cold beer, a seriously good meal and a fragile woman, destined to love and leave him, alone again.
Investigating the disappearance of Henry McKinley is the perfect vehicle for Cliff's return - whilst Megan and her boyfriend Hank are the official component, Cliff is able to dig around into the background of McKinley, whose better than good persona rapidly slips away. Working unofficially does have its downside, and there is a corrupt cop who has been waiting for a chance to have a go at Cliff for many years. As the investigation gets closer to the mark corruption, greed, money and sex all line up as possible motivations.
Then right at the end, despite all of Cliff's health problems, Corris cannot resist one more bit of personal jeopardy and one more personal disappointment just to give Cliff something to chew on for the future.
DEEP WATER is the 34th Cliff Hardy book, the last few really have dealt with a major transition in Cliff's life as he loses his lover, his licence and this time - very nearly his life. Mind you, Cliff dying of a heart attack on the pier in San Diego would have been profoundly distressing - if he has to go, he has to go in the back streets of Glebe, preferably with a beer in hand (not that there's any particular hint that he's on his way I might add). But there is definitely a feeling of further transition in DEEP WATER. Let's hope Cliff isn't going to slip quietly into the role of the voice of experience and wisdom. Here's hoping for a bit more kicking and screaming along the way.
More importantly, he's lucky to be alive.
Recovering from a quadruple bypass has it's own challenges - the exercise requirements, the pills that have to be taken for the rest of your life, the limitations that the awareness of mortality places on you, and there are glimpses, possibly for the first time ever, of Hardy's mortality in DEEP WATER. Mind you, the reader can't help but pause to consider the author's own brush with heart problems (Corris has also not so long ago undergone a quadruple bypass). In DEEP WATER Cliff returns as one of those perennial fictional heroes, sure if you paid close attention to his life's history, he's "in theory" well into his seventies by now, but if you don't look too closely then you're never going to know. There is more than just some signs of physical frailty about Cliff in this book, there's something obviously reflective about him as well - he isn't going to forget the death of Lily, he looks back at the death of his ex-wife Cynthia, and then there is his relationship building with Megan, the daughter who, for so many years, he didn't know existed. But this is Cliff we're talking about and there is only so much reflection and physical care that you can take, and he's not above a beeline for the closest cold beer, a seriously good meal and a fragile woman, destined to love and leave him, alone again.
Investigating the disappearance of Henry McKinley is the perfect vehicle for Cliff's return - whilst Megan and her boyfriend Hank are the official component, Cliff is able to dig around into the background of McKinley, whose better than good persona rapidly slips away. Working unofficially does have its downside, and there is a corrupt cop who has been waiting for a chance to have a go at Cliff for many years. As the investigation gets closer to the mark corruption, greed, money and sex all line up as possible motivations.
Then right at the end, despite all of Cliff's health problems, Corris cannot resist one more bit of personal jeopardy and one more personal disappointment just to give Cliff something to chew on for the future.
DEEP WATER is the 34th Cliff Hardy book, the last few really have dealt with a major transition in Cliff's life as he loses his lover, his licence and this time - very nearly his life. Mind you, Cliff dying of a heart attack on the pier in San Diego would have been profoundly distressing - if he has to go, he has to go in the back streets of Glebe, preferably with a beer in hand (not that there's any particular hint that he's on his way I might add). But there is definitely a feeling of further transition in DEEP WATER. Let's hope Cliff isn't going to slip quietly into the role of the voice of experience and wisdom. Here's hoping for a bit more kicking and screaming along the way.
December 2, 2021
Peter Corris was awarded the Australian Crime Writer's Association of Australia's Ned Kelly Award for best novel in 2009 for his Cliff Hardy private eye novel, DEEP WATER. And it's easy to understand why. The plot is pitch-perfect with corrupt politicians, greedy corporations, sex, a shoot out, and a bunch of intrigue and even a little romance. Cliff Hardy's narration is sturdy with solid pacing and an ideal inside view of Sydney's seamier underbelly.
July 5, 2014
"You know what your great talent is, Mr. Hardy?"
She stood, ready to go. "Almost, but not quite, pissing people off."
Hank was grinning and I gave him the bird. "What she means is, my style leaves space for charm."
Cliff Hardy is at it again. Yes, it was only last week when I read the previous book, and my best excuse is that this is what summer reading is for. When we last left Hardy, he was without his "licence" and headed to the USA, partly to find closure from the murder of his lover.
This book opens with him having suffered a massive heart attack in California and recovering from a quadruple bypass operation. Very shortly, he is headed back to Australia to help discover what has become of a new friend's father, a geologist, being paid big bucks for a hush-hush project.
Corris takes us on a fast trip through a world of big corporation poker, kinky sex and environmental profiteering. With his daughter involved, as well as her detective boy friend, Hardy is able to assist in this investigation and run a few high risk gambles on the way to routing out the killers and other criminals.
Corris has stepped up his game in finding Hardy an interesting path to get on with his life while rehabbing his body from near fatal heart attack and subsequent injuries. I wonder if I can fit another one into my summer schedule?
She stood, ready to go. "Almost, but not quite, pissing people off."
Hank was grinning and I gave him the bird. "What she means is, my style leaves space for charm."
Cliff Hardy is at it again. Yes, it was only last week when I read the previous book, and my best excuse is that this is what summer reading is for. When we last left Hardy, he was without his "licence" and headed to the USA, partly to find closure from the murder of his lover.
This book opens with him having suffered a massive heart attack in California and recovering from a quadruple bypass operation. Very shortly, he is headed back to Australia to help discover what has become of a new friend's father, a geologist, being paid big bucks for a hush-hush project.
Corris takes us on a fast trip through a world of big corporation poker, kinky sex and environmental profiteering. With his daughter involved, as well as her detective boy friend, Hardy is able to assist in this investigation and run a few high risk gambles on the way to routing out the killers and other criminals.
Corris has stepped up his game in finding Hardy an interesting path to get on with his life while rehabbing his body from near fatal heart attack and subsequent injuries. I wonder if I can fit another one into my summer schedule?
February 4, 2011
I've read a few of Corris's books in the Cliff Hardy series but never made an attempt to pick them up in order. Part of the reason for that is that the library never seems to have them all but also because they work well as stand-alones.
Hardy is a what I would consider a traditional private eye - retired cop, tough as nails with a tender side, he solves cases with foot leather and healthy dose of luck. In Deep Water Hardy is recuperating from a massive heart attack and surgery, and has been stripped of his licence, but can't resist when a case (and a damsel in distress) falls in his lap.
After rehab in the US he heads home to Australia and looks into the disappearance of the geologist, determined, despite threats to his physical health from crooked cops,company hardmen and his own recovery, to solve the mystery.
The story is interesting enough - a little formulaic but solid. Corris is an understated but concise writer - he is able to evoke places and characters without unnecessary flourish.
Deep Water is the 34th Cliff Hardy book and is a satisfying detective mystery. If you haven't tried this classic Australian crime fiction series it should be on your TBR list.
Hardy is a what I would consider a traditional private eye - retired cop, tough as nails with a tender side, he solves cases with foot leather and healthy dose of luck. In Deep Water Hardy is recuperating from a massive heart attack and surgery, and has been stripped of his licence, but can't resist when a case (and a damsel in distress) falls in his lap.
After rehab in the US he heads home to Australia and looks into the disappearance of the geologist, determined, despite threats to his physical health from crooked cops,company hardmen and his own recovery, to solve the mystery.
The story is interesting enough - a little formulaic but solid. Corris is an understated but concise writer - he is able to evoke places and characters without unnecessary flourish.
Deep Water is the 34th Cliff Hardy book and is a satisfying detective mystery. If you haven't tried this classic Australian crime fiction series it should be on your TBR list.
October 13, 2019
Another fine Corris/Hardy story. Corrupt politicians, greedy unscrupulous businessmen, violent intimidating police and a doomed love interest. What more could a fan of Cliffs ask for?
I an Sydney born and bred and know well the parts of Sydney that this story traverses. Hardy does incorporate fictional geographical locations with factual places.
Having his adult daughter in the story adds a new dimension to Cliff’s character and personality. Cliff is no Jack Reacher and age is catching up with his physical capabilities but he still manages to survive the physical brutality that comes with the job.
Enjoy.
I an Sydney born and bred and know well the parts of Sydney that this story traverses. Hardy does incorporate fictional geographical locations with factual places.
Having his adult daughter in the story adds a new dimension to Cliff’s character and personality. Cliff is no Jack Reacher and age is catching up with his physical capabilities but he still manages to survive the physical brutality that comes with the job.
Enjoy.
July 6, 2017
Finished 04/06/2013. Cliff awakens in a San Diego hospital after surgery for a quadruple bypass. He makes the acquaintance of one of his nurses who is an expatriate Sydney native. She is concerned because her father has not contacted her in 2 months and she is not able to get any info from his place of work or the police. Cliff puts her in touch with Hank Bachelor who now is a PEA out of Cliff's old office. With the assistance of Margaret (the nurse), Megan, an actor friend and the police they nail the murder and the conspirators with a sting operation.
February 11, 2022
بی نهایت مزخرف ، افتضاح ، بدترین رمان پلیسی که توی زندگیم خوندم ، یک کتاب بد با یه ترجمه بد چه فاجعه ای رخ میده، اصلا از نشر قطره همچین ترجمه ای و انتظار نداشتم .
کتاب به زور خوندم که تمام شه تمام صفحات کتاب دوست داشتم کتاب و ول کنم و دیگه نخونم ( شما فکر کنید کتاب جنایی و پلیسی اصلا نمیشه زمین گذاشت ) ولی هر لحظه دوست داشتم کتاب و ول کنم نخونم و برم سراغ کتاب بعدیم اما چون کلا هیچ کتابی رو نصفه و نیمه ول نمیکنم تا انتها خوندم.
کتاب به زور خوندم که تمام شه تمام صفحات کتاب دوست داشتم کتاب و ول کنم و دیگه نخونم ( شما فکر کنید کتاب جنایی و پلیسی اصلا نمیشه زمین گذاشت ) ولی هر لحظه دوست داشتم کتاب و ول کنم نخونم و برم سراغ کتاب بعدیم اما چون کلا هیچ کتابی رو نصفه و نیمه ول نمیکنم تا انتها خوندم.
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October 3, 2019Synopsis: stripped of his Private Detective licence, Cliff Hardy travels to the US and meets an Australian nurse searching for her father.
September 30, 2023
Another enthralling Cliff Hardy adventure. Not my favourite but still a great read with all the usual ingredients.
February 28, 2016
Good. Nicely short 'n snappy, too.
reread Feb 2016. didn't like this one so much, the second time around. I don't see why I would read this one again, and I hereby recommend myself not to, if I roll through this series again.
too much time on Cliff's medical experiences, not that interesting, I thought. kinda ditto for the early part in the States. the occasional trips to the US have been among the infrequent boring parts of this series for me. the detailed Australian locations are the strength of the series, and gets generic, instead, when he's in the States.
and it's less interesting when Cliff has helpers. that's often the case in stories and series like these, isn't it? it's also something that often happens as series wear down and authors are looking to add variety. so it may accompany decline, more than contribute to it. but I suspect the latter. things seem. again. more generic and less interesting with Hank and Megan on hand. the discussion among the the of them becomes almost like a business environment where there's always a meeting about everything.
reread Feb 2016. didn't like this one so much, the second time around. I don't see why I would read this one again, and I hereby recommend myself not to, if I roll through this series again.
too much time on Cliff's medical experiences, not that interesting, I thought. kinda ditto for the early part in the States. the occasional trips to the US have been among the infrequent boring parts of this series for me. the detailed Australian locations are the strength of the series, and gets generic, instead, when he's in the States.
and it's less interesting when Cliff has helpers. that's often the case in stories and series like these, isn't it? it's also something that often happens as series wear down and authors are looking to add variety. so it may accompany decline, more than contribute to it. but I suspect the latter. things seem. again. more generic and less interesting with Hank and Megan on hand. the discussion among the the of them becomes almost like a business environment where there's always a meeting about everything.
January 25, 2021
Cliff is recovering from heart surgery in American when one of his nurses, an ex-Australian, asks him from help with her missing father. No longer being a licensed private investigator he gets the boyfriend of his daughter to take on the case with him helping out. When he gets back home he takes on a more active roll then he really should but together they work out the puzzle of the missing geologist.
The problem with this is the confusing ending where Cliff keeps everything to himself, even the reader. At times it felt like the author didn't want to write anymore. There could have been more to this story. It was entertaining but only up to a point.
The problem with this is the confusing ending where Cliff keeps everything to himself, even the reader. At times it felt like the author didn't want to write anymore. There could have been more to this story. It was entertaining but only up to a point.
June 26, 2015
It was ok. Quick read. Not the best of Cliff but I still enjoyed it.
November 27, 2017
In the past I’ve had a lot of time for Cliff Hardy, but Deep Water? It read like Peter Corris was spinning it out because he needed some pocket money. If I hadn’t read most of his previous Hardy novels I might have been more appreciative, but yeah - skip this one.
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