Exiles: A Novel

Written by Jane Harper

Narrated by Stephen Shanahan

FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR JANE HARPER COMES EXILES, A CAPTIVATING MYSTERY ABOUT A MISSING MOTHER

"Stephen Shanahan portrays Aaron Falk, who is in South Australia's wine country to attend his godson's christening. The dialogue and narrative flow naturally, infused with believable emotions that underscore Shanahan's grasp of the author's style."- AudioFile

“Once again Harper proves that she is peerless in creating an avalanche of suspense with intimate, character-driven set pieces...Harper’s legions of fans will exult in reading Exiles.”
—David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Harper’s fine prose and narrator Stephen Shanahan’s expert delivery combine for a transcendent Australian noir experience." —AudioFile on The Dry (Earphones Award Winner)

Federal Investigator Aaron Falk is on his way to a small town deep in Southern Australian wine country for the christening of an old friend's baby. But mystery follows him, even on vacation.

This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of Kim Gillespie's disappearance. One year ago, at a busy town festival on a warm spring night, Kim safely tucked her sleeping baby into her stroller, then vanished into the crowd. No one has seen her since. When Kim's older daughter makes a plea for anyone with information about her missing mom to come forward, Falk and his old buddy Raco can't leave the case alone.

As Falk soaks up life in the lush valley, he is welcomed into the tight-knit circle of Kim’s friends and loved ones. But the group may be more fractured than it seems. Between Falk’s closest friend, the missing mother, and a woman he’s drawn to, dark questions linger as long-ago truths begin to emerge. What would make a mother abandon her child? What happened to Kim Gillespie?

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: Jan 31, 2023
• ISBN: 9781250880857

Jane Harper

Jane Harper is the author of four internationally bestselling Australian mysteries, including The Dry. Her books are published in 40 territories and have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. Jane has won numerous top awards including the CWA Gold Dagger, the British Book Awards Crime and Thriller Book of the Year and the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year. The 2021 movie adaptation of The Dry, starring Eric Bana, is one of the highest grossing Australian films of all time. Jane worked as a print journalist for 13 years in both Australia and the UK, and now lives in Melbourne with her husband, daughter and son.

Reviews for Exiles

[Rlynoyb · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A really enjoyable story. It's part mystery and part family and friends dynamics. I enjoyed all the characters, especially the main character as he was just a really nice man. Not only was he nice but he wanted to do the right thing even if it was not easy. I never guessed any of the final reveals and I always like to be surprised. I also did not know this was a third book in a series which means this obviously can be read as a stand alone novel. Kudos Ms. Harper, I will have to check out the other books and hopefully we can hear more of Aaron's story.

[Sandra Semkiw · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The characters are exactly as I imagine Australians to be. Smart, warm, family and community driven, a bit stoic. Jane Harper always delivers

[Amy McDougal · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I wondered if Harper would keep me guessing. She did, for the most part. I enjoyed reading the interactions with Aaron and the Raco family. They felt like found family, and I love that. I enjoy the way Harper melds more than one mystery into her books. Even if I have a suspect in mind or two... I always wonder at the puzzle of the why & how.

[kay brady · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Excellent narration perfect ending. Absolutely one of the best I’ve read in awhile.