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And Then the Darkness

By: Sue Williams
Narrated by: Kate Hood
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Summary

 And Then the Darkness is a gripping account of the disappearance in the Australian Outback of English tourist Peter Falconio. His girlfriend, Joanne Lees, was found cut, bleeding and wandering the highway, her hands bound. Joanne's account of her ordeal sparked a frenzy of media interest and the biggest manhunt ever mounted in Australia. Questions arose about the police operation and about Joanne herself.

Award-winning journalist and columnist Sue Williams delves into the saga as it unfolds, finding a policeman willing to risk everything to crack the case, a journalist hell-bent on proving Joanne a liar, endless conspiracy theories, countless devastated lives in both Britain and Australia, and, ultimately, an explosive finale.

©2005 Sue Williams (P)2006 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Murder True Crime Crime

Editor reviews

Kate Hood delivers a rousing performance of And Then the Darkness a nonfiction book by Sue Williams. Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees, an English couple, set off for an adventure in the Australian Outback. Joanne was later found wandering by a highway with her hands bound and tape in her hair. She told police that a stranger had shot Peter and tied her up, but she had managed to escape. A massive manhunt ensued, but soon the media began to question both the authorities and Joanne. Was she telling the truth? Who was the stranger? Would justice ever be served?
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Critic reviews

"This skillfully woven recreation of events reads so much like a seriously creepy novel, it well may have you swearing off outback holidays forever. All the detail and facts, however, have been accrued from some serious journalistic digging, and it's the density of detail, along with its ominous atmosphere, that is the true gold." ( Australian Women's Weekly)
"Like good crime fiction, And Then the Darkness presents us with clearly drawn characters and a satisfying denouement." ( The Age)
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This was a perfectly interesting book but the narrator’s breathy delivery drove me mad unfortunately!

Narrator annoyed me sadly

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I remember this true story well,your worst nightmare travelling abroad,although i remember the story,there was also alot i did not know,i am still not sure about what really happened in the Australian outback see what you think!!!

And Then The Darkness

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Kate Hood did a brilliant delivery of this awfully sad and tragic story. Hope Joanne & the family of this young man will find his body someday and at least get the peace and closure they deserve.

Gripping and tragic

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The start is horribly patronising and very difficult to listen to if you are british, and especially if you have any connection wtih yorkshire (although the author describes Huddersfield as a midlands town!) I almost gave up listening early on as I found it infuriating verging on insulting. However, it is well worth persevering with and quickly turns into a very gripping account of their trip and is very easy to listen to and follow. Not advisable for parents of young people planning a similar tour, as the author is very fond of recounting other notorious cases! However, an excellent book and very well written and read - although it may very well change your views of certain british journalist and newspapers.

Persevere!

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Good to finally hear the full story of such a brave lady. Well written and researched

Really enjoyed this book

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