Published: Aug. 11, 2011
Words: 84,694 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466147287

Short description

Life on the rough side of New Zealand. In this South Auckland neighbourhood where gang culture, drink, drugs, sex and violence is already a way of life, a vicious attack on a teenage girl sparks a ripple effect of revenge and fury. Live the carnage through multiple viewpoints as the tale unfolds to a bloody climax. Warning: NOT for the fainthearted.

Extended description

The first book in the new series "Behind the Lives."

Life on the rough side of New Zealand.

In this South Auckland neighbourhood where gang culture, drink, drugs, sex and violence is already a way of life; a vicious attack on a teenage girl sparks a ripple effect of revenge and fury. Live the carnage through multiple viewpoints as the tale unfolds to a bloody climax.

Warning: NOT for the fainthearted.

Adult-content rating: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages. For more information, see the Support FAQ.

Tags

crime, multicultural, new zealand, urban contemporary fiction, youth offense, gangs, realism, maori, attacks, feuds

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Reviews

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Review by: Shaun Webb on Oct. 31, 2011 :
Marita has a wonderful style of description along with a great storytelling pen. Her locations and characters had me feeling as if I were a part of their worlds. Some characters I loved, while others I loathed. The streets of New Zealand are more fiendish and unpredictable than I'd ever realized, or even thought about. Bravo, Marita Hansen, you have a jewel here that needs to be read again and again. I only had one complaint, and that was that the book wasn't long enough, as my interest peak...more
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Veronice Ceccarelli on Aug. 12, 2011 :
This may be a work of fiction, but the author has used her knowledge to give us an eye-opening and realistic look into a very rough culture. This book is quality, one not to be missed.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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