Paper Cage

Lorraine Henry, Book 1

De: Tom Baragwanath

Narrado por: Pania Mowat

Masterton isn’t a big town. The community’s tight, if not always harmonious. So when a child goes missing, it’s a big deal for everyone. And when a second kid disappears, the whole town holds their own children that little bit tighter.

Lorraine doesn’t have kids, but she has a nephew. She’s holding him a bit tighter, too, because she works for the police, and she knows they don’t have any idea.

Lo’s not a cop, she’s a records clerk. She sits out back among the piles of paper, making connections, remembering things. Working things out that the actual cops don’t want to hear about.

Until the new investigator, Hayes, arrives from Wellington, and realises Lo’s the only person there with answers to any of his questions. Which is just as well – because the clock is running out for the town's children.

2021, Michael Gifkins Prize, Winner

2023, Ned Kelly Awards, Short-listed

2023, Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel, Short-listed

©2022 Tom Baragwanath (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing

Reseñas de la Crítica

'Expansive in its reach, and stunningly singular in its detail, this literary thriller heralds the arrival of an exciting new voice in New Zealand storytelling.' (Fiona Sussman, award-winning author)

'I really enjoyed Paper Cage. Its world feels real and its characters and relationships drew me in. Lorraine Henry is a refreshingly different crime fiction protagonist.' (Shelley Burr, bestselling author of Wake)

'A thrilling, deep dive into community and what it means. Loved this new voice.' (Great Escape Books)