Better the Blood
Bennett, Michael
It starts with a daguerreotype, recording for posterity a brutal act of colonial violence … one hundred and sixty years later Māori detective Hana Westerman and her team face a race against time to stop a suspected serial killer at large in Auckland.
But these are no ordinary murders, and in the twists and turns of the pursuit that follows, the complex history of Māori and Pākehā interaction is laid bare, driving this gripping and thought-provoking thriller.
Comments from BDS Reviewers
"The dialogue is sharp, and the plot keeps twisting. It's a gripping police procedural."
"The main characters are vividly drawn and I found the family dynamic very convincing."
"This book is not just a thriller, it's one with a real difference and one with a serious political message."
"I really liked the focus on the Māori perspective. I liked the detailed explanations of Māori history and culture."
"Very interesting and well done."
"I sometimes felt that the plot was secondary to the author's views on racial issues."
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2022