Paper Cage

Baragwanath, Tom

  1 Reviews

Lorraine Henry may only be a records clerk for the Masterton police station, but she's a fount of knowledge about the 'ins' and 'outs' of the town. But now with two children missing, one of them her great-nephew Bradley, Lo has skin in the game and in conjunction with Justin Hayes, a Wellington detective, she becomes a vital cog in the investigation.

With its descriptive writing, its strong sense of place and its sharp-eyed protagonist, this is a slow-burn thriller that skilfully exposes the dark underbelly of small-town New Zealand. [Larger font]

Comments from BDS Reviewers

"Lots of tension and underlying sub-plots and themes - racism, violence, poverty, drugs and alcohol. Sound grim? I loved it!"

"I really liked the main character. What a character!"

"You can't help but root for Lorraine. She is no superhero, flawed, aging, fond of a gin, yet she is so genuine, feisty, and fiercely loving. There's lots to like!"

"Any New Zealand reader will find this very relevant in theme and language."

"A very different take on crime in a small town - enjoyed it immensely."

"The author perfectly captures the seedy side of small town New Zealand - the racial tension, crimes, families in angst. It's so real you can feel the wind on your face. I loved the descriptive yet succinct use of language."

"While there is tragedy in the story, there's also lots of love around the characters involved."

"The book contains a vivid description of small-town tensions and problems. Descriptions of NZ ways is evocative."

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