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The Night Tide
Di Morrissey returns to her roots with a heartfelt tale of secrets, mystery and community in an idyllic Sydney waterway, inspired by her childhood home of Pittwater.
A secluded, peaceful and diverse waterside community faces turmoil as corporate greed threatens to undo generations of heritage and tradition. Tensions mount as the community's way of life is threatened.
Meanwhile, in the city, Dominic Cochrane is at a crossroads. He is made redundant and retreats to the quiet Sydney bay.
Far from being the relaxing break he expected, Dom quickly becomes embroiled in a tragic family mystery as money sharks circle treasured old family homes.
As Dom investigates, secrets are exposed and old wounds reopened. Can he unravel what really happened so many years ago, or have the secrets been swept away on the dark night tide?
A secluded, peaceful and diverse waterside community faces turmoil as corporate greed threatens to undo generations of heritage and tradition. Tensions mount as the community's way of life is threatened.
Meanwhile, in the city, Dominic Cochrane is at a crossroads. He is made redundant and retreats to the quiet Sydney bay.
Far from being the relaxing break he expected, Dom quickly becomes embroiled in a tragic family mystery as money sharks circle treasured old family homes.
As Dom investigates, secrets are exposed and old wounds reopened. Can he unravel what really happened so many years ago, or have the secrets been swept away on the dark night tide?
384 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 13, 2022
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Di Morrissey
77 books381 followersDi Morrissey (born 18 March 1943 in Wingham, New South Wales) is one of Australia's most popular female novelists. She grew up in the remote surrounds of Pittwater, north of Sydney, Australia.
Growing up she counted famous Australian actor Chips Rafferty as a close mentor and friend who helped provide for her and her mother after the death of her father as a child, sending them overseas to California to live with family.
In her later years, Di went on to become a journalist on London's Fleet Street, and worked for CBS in Honolulu, where she lived with her husband who was in the foreign service, and even had a small role in the series Hawaii Five-0, a guest role in season three, episode seven, 1970 starring as 'Alicia Anderson'.
After moving back to Australia, Di published her first book 'Heart of the Dreaming' which instantly became a bestseller. Since then Di has published another 17 bestsellers, her latest being 'The Silent Country'.
Growing up she counted famous Australian actor Chips Rafferty as a close mentor and friend who helped provide for her and her mother after the death of her father as a child, sending them overseas to California to live with family.
In her later years, Di went on to become a journalist on London's Fleet Street, and worked for CBS in Honolulu, where she lived with her husband who was in the foreign service, and even had a small role in the series Hawaii Five-0, a guest role in season three, episode seven, 1970 starring as 'Alicia Anderson'.
After moving back to Australia, Di published her first book 'Heart of the Dreaming' which instantly became a bestseller. Since then Di has published another 17 bestsellers, her latest being 'The Silent Country'.
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October 29, 2022
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One of our country’s most successful authors in the publishing industry returns with The Night Tide, a story set in the northern beaches of Sydney. A tale that encompasses a family tragedy, a career crisis and community tensions, The Night Tide is a reminiscent tale from Australia’s favourite storyteller.
The Night Tide follows Dominic Cochrane, a man who has finally left behind his lucrative career as a political staffer to pursue a new avenue. After a recent election shake-up, Dominic finds himself at a friend’s coastal based property nestled in a Sydney based backwater bay, as he prepares to make his next move. Dominic uses his time at the waterside locale to examine his personal and professional life. While considering his opinions Dominic becomes mixed up in a family puzzle, which he hopes to resolve. With property developers making a beeline for Dominic’s new home, the past collides with the present, impacting the future of this beautiful Sydney bay. It is up to Dom to settle the locked secrets of the past as the waves crash over this unsettled community.
With twenty-eight bestselling novels to her name, Australian treasure Di Morrissey doesn’t need to be formally introduced. I have enjoyed many of Di Morrissey’s stories for around ten years now. I always look forward to an annual Di Morrissey release. I was fortunate to receive a copy of The Night Tide for review from Pan MacMillan Australia, which I took with me on a recent small holiday break as it seemed like the perfect weekend getaway read!
The Night Tide is closely is narrated by Dominic Cochrane, a political staffer who finds he is at a crossroads in his career. The Australian political sphere is a pressure filled industry and an election change sees the main character of The Night Tide move away from his position. Morrissey clearly knows a lot about this line of work and I enjoyed reading about Dominic’s profession. I thought this was a good set-up and the election upheaval worked as the ideal catalyst for Dominic’s sea change. Once Dominic comes to the main location of novel, a chain of events begins to surface. A career crisis, a family mystery and land development issues provides Morrissey with plenty of material to tackle. Drawing directly on her many years of experience as a journalist makes these components of Morrissey’s novel very credible. The strength in The Night Tide is the environmental and community focus, along with the setting. Morrissey describes her Australian locale in generous detail. However, my engagement level was not high while I was reading The Night Tide and I didn’t develop a strong rapport with the cast. The mystery is well placed, but it didn’t quite hit the spot for me. Sadly, The Night Tide is not one of my favourite Morrissey books.
It was genuinely welcoming to see Di Morrissey situate The Night Tide in a place that holds deep significance to her and to see this experienced author draw on her childhood memories to pen this latest story. I hope fans will enjoy picking up this new title, I’m just sorry that I didn’t love it as much as I had hoped.
*I wish to thank Pan Macmillan for providing me with a free copy of this book for review purposes.
One of our country’s most successful authors in the publishing industry returns with The Night Tide, a story set in the northern beaches of Sydney. A tale that encompasses a family tragedy, a career crisis and community tensions, The Night Tide is a reminiscent tale from Australia’s favourite storyteller.
The Night Tide follows Dominic Cochrane, a man who has finally left behind his lucrative career as a political staffer to pursue a new avenue. After a recent election shake-up, Dominic finds himself at a friend’s coastal based property nestled in a Sydney based backwater bay, as he prepares to make his next move. Dominic uses his time at the waterside locale to examine his personal and professional life. While considering his opinions Dominic becomes mixed up in a family puzzle, which he hopes to resolve. With property developers making a beeline for Dominic’s new home, the past collides with the present, impacting the future of this beautiful Sydney bay. It is up to Dom to settle the locked secrets of the past as the waves crash over this unsettled community.
With twenty-eight bestselling novels to her name, Australian treasure Di Morrissey doesn’t need to be formally introduced. I have enjoyed many of Di Morrissey’s stories for around ten years now. I always look forward to an annual Di Morrissey release. I was fortunate to receive a copy of The Night Tide for review from Pan MacMillan Australia, which I took with me on a recent small holiday break as it seemed like the perfect weekend getaway read!
The Night Tide is closely is narrated by Dominic Cochrane, a political staffer who finds he is at a crossroads in his career. The Australian political sphere is a pressure filled industry and an election change sees the main character of The Night Tide move away from his position. Morrissey clearly knows a lot about this line of work and I enjoyed reading about Dominic’s profession. I thought this was a good set-up and the election upheaval worked as the ideal catalyst for Dominic’s sea change. Once Dominic comes to the main location of novel, a chain of events begins to surface. A career crisis, a family mystery and land development issues provides Morrissey with plenty of material to tackle. Drawing directly on her many years of experience as a journalist makes these components of Morrissey’s novel very credible. The strength in The Night Tide is the environmental and community focus, along with the setting. Morrissey describes her Australian locale in generous detail. However, my engagement level was not high while I was reading The Night Tide and I didn’t develop a strong rapport with the cast. The mystery is well placed, but it didn’t quite hit the spot for me. Sadly, The Night Tide is not one of my favourite Morrissey books.
It was genuinely welcoming to see Di Morrissey situate The Night Tide in a place that holds deep significance to her and to see this experienced author draw on her childhood memories to pen this latest story. I hope fans will enjoy picking up this new title, I’m just sorry that I didn’t love it as much as I had hoped.
*I wish to thank Pan Macmillan for providing me with a free copy of this book for review purposes.
September 12, 2022
Thank you Pan Macmillan for sending us a copy to read and review.
Destination fiction is a genre that takes you away to an exotic location for a story full of drama and intrigue.
Australian superstar author Di Morrissey has always excelled in this category and her latest novel The Night Tide is a story of one man’s journey to the town of WestWater looking for a quieter life before becoming embroiled in a town mystery.
After his job becomes messy, Dominic Cochrane makes the decision to leave his career and move far, far away.
Many miles from home he ends up in a boat shed near the water in a small community town.
Soon the neighbours and locals are opening their arms to him and he settles amongst them all.
But quickly he becomes caught up in a decades old mystery where secrets are exposed and aged wounds are reopened.
Di is very well known in the industry for developing a storyline around a selected location.
Throw in a cast of well developed characters, danger, suspense and lots of melodrama and shazam you have yourself an engaging, enjoyable and entertaining read.
I’ve been a fan of her work since the very beginning and as always, look forward to her annual book release.
Her passion for the land is here as she puts pen to paper for another exciting plot.
It’s great to see a male lead instead of the strong female lead, it’s good to mix it up and take a chance on something slightly different.
An easy, absorbing novel with a dose of romance and one that will attract a wide range of readers.
Destination fiction is a genre that takes you away to an exotic location for a story full of drama and intrigue.
Australian superstar author Di Morrissey has always excelled in this category and her latest novel The Night Tide is a story of one man’s journey to the town of WestWater looking for a quieter life before becoming embroiled in a town mystery.
After his job becomes messy, Dominic Cochrane makes the decision to leave his career and move far, far away.
Many miles from home he ends up in a boat shed near the water in a small community town.
Soon the neighbours and locals are opening their arms to him and he settles amongst them all.
But quickly he becomes caught up in a decades old mystery where secrets are exposed and aged wounds are reopened.
Di is very well known in the industry for developing a storyline around a selected location.
Throw in a cast of well developed characters, danger, suspense and lots of melodrama and shazam you have yourself an engaging, enjoyable and entertaining read.
I’ve been a fan of her work since the very beginning and as always, look forward to her annual book release.
Her passion for the land is here as she puts pen to paper for another exciting plot.
It’s great to see a male lead instead of the strong female lead, it’s good to mix it up and take a chance on something slightly different.
An easy, absorbing novel with a dose of romance and one that will attract a wide range of readers.
March 28, 2023
Predictable and a bit boring, I struggled to finish this one.
September 19, 2022
Di Morrissey is one of Australia’s most successful and prolific authors. Her latest, The Night Tide, involves a mystery with a family tragedy. Once more there is much on offer here to entice the reader with a variety of themes and stories - personal development, lifestyle, family secrets, small community living and of course, Di’s considered focus on the environment.
‘Life is full, complicated, busy . . . but when you look back, it was happy.’ She looked at him. ‘You don’t always realise it at the time.’ She glanced away, her lip trembling slightly as she added in a low, tight voice, ‘And now I feel so angry with him. How dare he . . . just leave us . . .’
This time Di gives readers an interesting male lead which makes for a nice change as he takes time out of the rat race to reflect and review on his life. As always there are a range of secondary characters and life in a small rural community. I appreciated not only the descriptions of the wonderful location but also the acknowledgement of land versus development debate. I did, however, find the mystery to be the weakest link. I kept waiting for some big reveal but much like the story, it was a gentle reveal - dare I say, a little disappointing? That being said, I would rather the book have had a central focus on the environment and corporate takeovers of the natural bush for development; or, on Dominic (lead character) and the search for a new start in life. The mystery reveal was insipid and fell flat for me.
‘So little was known. What was the point of dragging all this up again after a quarter of a century?’
A Di Morrissey book is always guaranteed engaging reading. A thoughtful story to lose yourself in for a few hours.
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.
‘Life is full, complicated, busy . . . but when you look back, it was happy.’ She looked at him. ‘You don’t always realise it at the time.’ She glanced away, her lip trembling slightly as she added in a low, tight voice, ‘And now I feel so angry with him. How dare he . . . just leave us . . .’
This time Di gives readers an interesting male lead which makes for a nice change as he takes time out of the rat race to reflect and review on his life. As always there are a range of secondary characters and life in a small rural community. I appreciated not only the descriptions of the wonderful location but also the acknowledgement of land versus development debate. I did, however, find the mystery to be the weakest link. I kept waiting for some big reveal but much like the story, it was a gentle reveal - dare I say, a little disappointing? That being said, I would rather the book have had a central focus on the environment and corporate takeovers of the natural bush for development; or, on Dominic (lead character) and the search for a new start in life. The mystery reveal was insipid and fell flat for me.
‘So little was known. What was the point of dragging all this up again after a quarter of a century?’
A Di Morrissey book is always guaranteed engaging reading. A thoughtful story to lose yourself in for a few hours.
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.
July 23, 2024
Super easy read, ending felt a touch rushed and a bit disappointing
April 16, 2023
I really enjoyed The Night Tide🌙 by Di Morrissey set in the Pittwater area of Sydney on the northern beaches ⛱️ .
Hearing about Dominic staying in his friend, Nigel's boatshed while trying to figure out the disappearance of someone lost from the past and what may have happened.
The way Dominic tries to write ✍️ a book 📖 from his temporary 'boatshed' accommodation and connects with the local community.
Some interesting characters make up this story. I think my favourite was 'Snowy' a recluse living in the Australian northern beaches bushland in a slab hut with a corrugated tin roof.
I loved all the illustrations at the start of each chapter and it was a wonderful book 📖 to hold and a beautifully produced hardcover.
I think I'm a bit sentimental about this book 📖 as I grew up in this area so it means a lot to me.
It was lovely to revisit this area in The Night Tide🌙 by Di Morrissey.
Hearing about Dominic staying in his friend, Nigel's boatshed while trying to figure out the disappearance of someone lost from the past and what may have happened.
The way Dominic tries to write ✍️ a book 📖 from his temporary 'boatshed' accommodation and connects with the local community.
Some interesting characters make up this story. I think my favourite was 'Snowy' a recluse living in the Australian northern beaches bushland in a slab hut with a corrugated tin roof.
I loved all the illustrations at the start of each chapter and it was a wonderful book 📖 to hold and a beautifully produced hardcover.
I think I'm a bit sentimental about this book 📖 as I grew up in this area so it means a lot to me.
It was lovely to revisit this area in The Night Tide🌙 by Di Morrissey.
March 29, 2024
I was a little bored with this one. Normally a big Di fan but this felt like a lot of build up to an ending that was superficial. I was annoyed that all the speculation throughout the story really accounted for nothing and the relationships between characters felt unnatural due to how quickly they developed.
January 12, 2023
4.5/5
After the MP that political writer Dom works for loses her seat, he snags an opportunity to housesit a little boathouse in a quiet hidden gem of a waterside community for six months. He finds himself becoming more and more invested in the close knit set of locals, not to mention the unsolved mystery of why one of the neighbours' husband disappeared without a trace many years ago.
I was actually surprised how much I enjoyed this. I had never read this prolific author before and only picked this up because I joined an online book club. The writing style was different than I'm used to - quite matter of fact, almost abrupt at times? But very easy reading and it actually grew on me quite a lot.
The Dom's third-way-through-life sabbatical from the rat race of the city was a very cosy place to spend time. Dom was a very endearing, good hearted character. The pace of the story was fairly meandering but that suited the setting. In fact, I enjoyed the characters, community and location so much, I was just happy to hang out there and the plot became almost secondary. It was a book I was always looking forward to picking back up, which is always a good barometer of enjoyment for me!
This cosy Australian story would be the perfect holiday read or when you just need to take an imaginary mental holiday! I'm keen to check out the author's substantial backlist now.
After the MP that political writer Dom works for loses her seat, he snags an opportunity to housesit a little boathouse in a quiet hidden gem of a waterside community for six months. He finds himself becoming more and more invested in the close knit set of locals, not to mention the unsolved mystery of why one of the neighbours' husband disappeared without a trace many years ago.
I was actually surprised how much I enjoyed this. I had never read this prolific author before and only picked this up because I joined an online book club. The writing style was different than I'm used to - quite matter of fact, almost abrupt at times? But very easy reading and it actually grew on me quite a lot.
The Dom's third-way-through-life sabbatical from the rat race of the city was a very cosy place to spend time. Dom was a very endearing, good hearted character. The pace of the story was fairly meandering but that suited the setting. In fact, I enjoyed the characters, community and location so much, I was just happy to hang out there and the plot became almost secondary. It was a book I was always looking forward to picking back up, which is always a good barometer of enjoyment for me!
This cosy Australian story would be the perfect holiday read or when you just need to take an imaginary mental holiday! I'm keen to check out the author's substantial backlist now.
January 20, 2023
An easy read with the story ebbing and flowing along quit well. The Introduction of the different characters, storyline and segues drifted tranquilly along seamless currents. Had be hooked from the start.
A rapid finish, however, with everything tied up in perfect cloves hitches - the budding romances, the encroaching developers, the antiquated mystery - securing the ending appropriately.
Alright, enough with the puns, I did enjoy the book, though, with only a few chapters to go, I suspected it would be a quick wrap up. Something that can leave be a little flat.
I think the revelation of what happened to Joe was a little too covenant, stumbled upon quit by accident, some what anti-climatic in the end. Over all, if you are a fan of Di Morrissey, (this is only my second book), you will enjoy it. Loved the Australian setting.
It did have my book club questioning were it fits within the fictional genre - mystery, romance 🤷♀️. You decide.
A rapid finish, however, with everything tied up in perfect cloves hitches - the budding romances, the encroaching developers, the antiquated mystery - securing the ending appropriately.
Alright, enough with the puns, I did enjoy the book, though, with only a few chapters to go, I suspected it would be a quick wrap up. Something that can leave be a little flat.
I think the revelation of what happened to Joe was a little too covenant, stumbled upon quit by accident, some what anti-climatic in the end. Over all, if you are a fan of Di Morrissey, (this is only my second book), you will enjoy it. Loved the Australian setting.
It did have my book club questioning were it fits within the fictional genre - mystery, romance 🤷♀️. You decide.
March 1, 2023
This was a very enjoyable read- relaxing and engaging. I first heard Di Morrissey, the author, discuss this on a radio interview on my way to see our daughter in Newcastle late last year,
Having spotted it in a local book shop last weekend, I purchased it believing my daughter would enjoy it as well.
The intrigue was sustained for a very large component of the novel and made the account quite compelling though the resolution of what happened to Joe Gordon was somewhat rushed and a little cliched in a Hollywood sense. Nevertheless it was easy to read and relate to the characters Morrissey created.
Having spotted it in a local book shop last weekend, I purchased it believing my daughter would enjoy it as well.
The intrigue was sustained for a very large component of the novel and made the account quite compelling though the resolution of what happened to Joe Gordon was somewhat rushed and a little cliched in a Hollywood sense. Nevertheless it was easy to read and relate to the characters Morrissey created.
November 12, 2023
An audiobook. I can’t decide if it was the writing or narrative style that was weak but it wasn’t the best book for me. The 25 year mystery of a missing husband/father wasn’t really that difficult to solve. The answer was not revealed until the penultimate chapter but I am surprised that the extensive police enquiry did not get to the truth at the time. The other storylines were predictable. The main characters were all pretty nice people so it was satisfying that the end was neat, tidy and happy.
October 9, 2023
Nice easy holiday read with likeable characters. Tidy plot keeps you entertained while the description of the location was well done. Enjoyable
November 30, 2022
Another great book from Australian storyteller Di Morrissey. When Dominic Cochrane takes time out from his city career and life to spend six months in the quiet settlement of WestWater he finds there is more to community life than he expected. While living in his friend’s boatshed he finds the locals friendly and welcoming but he soon becomes caught up in trying to solve a years old mysterious disappearance.
August 10, 2023
Lovely evocation of place in this relaxing holiday read.
April 25, 2024
A easy entertaining read. Di Morrisseys’ usual style of trusted writing, an adventure to an interesting fictional location.
October 13, 2022
Another cosy enjoyable read by Di Morrissey.
March 22, 2024
2.5 audiobook. it was a bit better than ok. Put off a bit by the narrator who put on ridiculous female voices. And whose phrasing was off in places.
Main problem though was that the outcome of the mystery was pretty much unrelated to the rest of the book. It had some nice characters but the main one ran around vaguely attempting to solve the mystery but all his efforts were a waste of time as he was never looking in the right place.....so his search was a background to what was essentially about a seachange with a death tacked on to give a reason for it. And. .....how useless must the police have been to not have figured it out in the first place 25 years ago.
Main problem though was that the outcome of the mystery was pretty much unrelated to the rest of the book. It had some nice characters but the main one ran around vaguely attempting to solve the mystery but all his efforts were a waste of time as he was never looking in the right place.....so his search was a background to what was essentially about a seachange with a death tacked on to give a reason for it. And. .....how useless must the police have been to not have figured it out in the first place 25 years ago.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 11, 2023
I haven't read a Di Morrissey book for a while but seem to recall them being a bit better than this. Very light, easy read but nothing special
January 17, 2024
Dominic Cochrane loses his job in politics after an election loss and is at a loose end when he is offered a sabbatical of sorts borrowing a friend's converted boatshed in a Sydney backwater. His intention is to write a novel, but after getting to know the locals, he is drawn in to a decades old mystery regarding the disappearance of local teacher and family man, Joe.
I have never read any Di Morrissey books, but she seems to have a massive back catalogue and she is a reasonable writer. In a way her writing is a little old fashioned but it suits this book which is a pretty quiet read. It is certainly not earth shattering - in fact was almost a little dull in parts - but the characters were nice people. Overall pretty average but good for a holiday read. 2.5 /5
I have never read any Di Morrissey books, but she seems to have a massive back catalogue and she is a reasonable writer. In a way her writing is a little old fashioned but it suits this book which is a pretty quiet read. It is certainly not earth shattering - in fact was almost a little dull in parts - but the characters were nice people. Overall pretty average but good for a holiday read. 2.5 /5
November 20, 2024
Dominic is a writer for a political party in loosing the election he finds himself out of work and what to do next, he snags an opportunity to housesit a little boathouse in a quiet hidden gem of a waterside community for six months. He finds himself becoming more and more invested in the close-knit set of locals, not to mention the unsolved mystery of why one of the neighbours' husband disappeared without a trace many years ago.
Some interesting characters make up this story. I think my favourite was 'Snowy' a recluse living in the Australian northern beaches’ bushland in a slab hut with a corrugated tin roof.
This is a nice Aussie story with twists..
Some interesting characters make up this story. I think my favourite was 'Snowy' a recluse living in the Australian northern beaches’ bushland in a slab hut with a corrugated tin roof.
This is a nice Aussie story with twists..
October 5, 2022
Di Morrissey's latest release, The Night Sky was an easy read, with all her usual components. A love interest, something to be figured out and moments of growth for various characters.
I enjoyed the setting in this story, the characters and the story. As usual Di's writing technique was spot on for a light, relaxing read.
My book case has all Di's books, she never fails in her writing and her stories.
Again, I'm disappointed we can't do 1/2 stars on Goodreads, else I would have given this book 4 1/2 stars.
I enjoyed the setting in this story, the characters and the story. As usual Di's writing technique was spot on for a light, relaxing read.
My book case has all Di's books, she never fails in her writing and her stories.
Again, I'm disappointed we can't do 1/2 stars on Goodreads, else I would have given this book 4 1/2 stars.
February 21, 2024
Another book I enjoyed. Issues raised in the book eg use of land for development I thought was well handled giving more than one point of view. The author also raises the question about ageing life style villages downsizing and the different needs of people to do this or not. Question of safety came up as well to when or is it necessary to move from an isolated place to where people and facilities are nearby. It also has a romance issues from the past and how that effects people if it hasn’t been dealt with and therefore being able to move on. Great book
February 4, 2023
I read this book for one of my bookclubs. I really quite enjoyed it. I always considered the author to be an 'outback romance' kind of writer. I was pleasantly surprised. I was absorbed in the light-hearted mystery from the first few pages. I loved the character relationships and fell in love with the setting and community, as if they were real world locations and people.
I can't believe I haven't read this author before. I will certainly be reading more Di Morrissey in the future.
I can't believe I haven't read this author before. I will certainly be reading more Di Morrissey in the future.
January 10, 2023
This was my first Di Morrissey novel . It was a bit slow at the beginning,but got very interesting once I past a few chapters . Loved the little community hideaway of West water ,sounded like paradise . I like her way of writing and story telling about each person in this book ,with a big mystery waiting to be solved . I will definitely be on the lookout for more of her books .
April 14, 2023
Having read a number of Di Morrissey's books I bought this one. It was enthralling being reminiscent of the Hawkesbury River in NSW. There's a wide range of interesting characters. Descriptions of the area are able to e imagined. Add to that the disappearance of a family man many years ago & the search for where he may have gone and who may have seen him makes it a great read
January 6, 2024
This is a standard Morrissey novel, which is to say it's a good read.She concentrates to the end and doesn't let the plot slow down.
A would-be author (probably like us) finds a place to get away from his non-fulfilling existence. He meets a variety of characters associated with his new neighbourhood. A life to live, a book to write and a change in social life all confront him.
A would-be author (probably like us) finds a place to get away from his non-fulfilling existence. He meets a variety of characters associated with his new neighbourhood. A life to live, a book to write and a change in social life all confront him.
September 24, 2022
Dominic's job ends as his MP isnt re elected so he wants a change of pace and looks after a mates Boatshed/home in a Sydney backwater while his mate is travelling. He soon befriends the locals and is asked to look into the disappearance of a man that went missing many years ago. Great read
September 26, 2022
Tides Out
Di Morrissey is an amazing storyteller! You get to know each individual in the story and find yourself caught up in the everyday life of this community. Has you intrigued right until the end, a page turner! A must read 😊
Di Morrissey is an amazing storyteller! You get to know each individual in the story and find yourself caught up in the everyday life of this community. Has you intrigued right until the end, a page turner! A must read 😊
December 28, 2022
Another wonderful easy reading book. It all sounded familiar but I remember hearing an interview with Di about growing up in that area. I enjoyed all the different characters that were woven through a bit of a mystery and as usual it was resolved.
March 26, 2023
I enjoyed the book, but started out slow but I did get very interested in the story. I found the ending a bit of a let down after all the hype heading towards the end. Oh well. Still enjoyed. This was the paperback edition, not the Kindle.
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