{"title":"Ben Hobson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cstrong\u003eBen Hobson\u003c\/strong\u003e, a talented author celebrated for weaving intricate tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Known for his captivating storytelling, Hobson explores the darker edges of human nature, making his books a must-read for fans of Crime \u0026amp; Thriller and General Fiction genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Hobson’s notable works, \u003cem\u003eSnake Island\u003c\/em\u003e, is a gripping novel that delves into the complexities of vengeance and forgiveness. Set against the haunting backdrop of a small Australian community, the story unfolds with palpable tension and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother riveting novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Death of John Lacey\u003c\/em\u003e, ventures into the violent and gritty world of the Australian colonial frontier. It tells a compelling story of retribution and redemption, exploring the moral dilemmas faced by its richly drawn characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Ben Hobson's books to experience the skillful interplay of suspense and emotion, making each narrative a thrilling journey from start to finish. Discover why Hobson's books continue to captivate readers with their vivid storytelling and intricate plotlines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"snake-island-by-ben-hobson-9781760527235","title":"Snake Island","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSnake Island\u003c\/i\u003e takes you to the limits of human emotion. A vivid, consuming dive into family loyalty, violence, and the hearts broken when the two collide. \u003cem\u003e— Candice Fox, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCrimson Lake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVernon and Penelope Moore never want to see their son Caleb again. Not after he hit his wife and ended up in gaol. A lifetime of careful parental love wiped out in a moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when retired teacher Vernon hears that Caleb is being regularly visited and savagely bashed by a local criminal as the police stand by, he knows he has to act. What has his life been as a father if he turns his back on his son in his hour of desperate need? He realises with shame that he has failed Caleb. But no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe father of the man bashing Caleb is head of a violent crime family. The town lives in fear of him but Vernon is determined to fix things in a civilised way, father to father. If he shows respect, he reasons, it will be reciprocated. But how wrong he is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what hell has he brought down on his family?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReading like a morality tale Western but in a starkly beautiful Australian setting, \u003ci\u003eSnake Island\u003c\/i\u003e is a propulsive literary thriller written with great clarity and power. It will take you to the edge and keep you there long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e— 'A rollicking tale of crime, corruption, and vengeance.' Mark Brandi, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWimmera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e— 'Remarkable. Ben Hobson's characters are deeply flawed, deeply human and beautifully realised. Part Western, part Greek tragedy, part morality tale - yet wholly original.' 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He would find his way out of this place and leave his brother happy and he would etch his name into the red earth or be damned.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Lacey's lust for power and gold brings him riches and influence beyond his wildest dreams. Only he knows the terrible crime he committed to attain that wealth. Years later, as Lacey ruthlessly presides over the town he has built and named after himself, no one has the courage to question his power or how he wields it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrothers Ernst and Joe Montague are on the run from the law. They land in Lacey's town and commit desperate crimes to avoid capture. Lacey vows retribution and galvanises those in the town to hunt them down. But not everyone is blind to Lacey's evil, and a reckoning is approaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA visceral, powerful dissection of dispossession, colonisation and the crimes committed in their name, \u003ci\u003eThe Death of John Lacey\u003c\/i\u003e is also a moving and tender account of the love between brothers and a meditation on the true meaning of mercy and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A powerful morality tale that evokes the hopes and brutalities of Australia's frontier with clarity, depth and empathy. Ben Hobson is a great writer. This is a great book.' - Chris Hammer, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tilt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Where the Ballarat diggings meet \u003ci\u003eDeadwood\u003c\/i\u003e. Elegantly written and deeply unsettling, \u003ci\u003eThe Death of John Lacey\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping, evocative moral exploration of colonial violence, greed and dispossession on the Victorian goldfields.' - Paul Daley, author of \u003ci\u003eJesustown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Hobson shows us the frontier as it really was - a place full of human complexity. A brutal story, lyrically told.' - Rohan Wilson, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Roving Party\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Exceptional. I couldn't put it down.' - Kyle Perry, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Deep\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'There is such weight to the narrative, such a sense of impending doom, that you don't dare take your eyes off the page.' - \u003ci\u003eAustralian Crime Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSnake Island\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'[Hobson's] spare, muscular writing is captivating; and in the end, the scales are evenly weighted: corruption, rage and revenge are counterbalanced by loyalty, faith and redemption.' - \u003ci\u003eThe Saturday Paper\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSnake Island\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072702464236,"sku":"9781761065897","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28045913482814.jpg?v=1765127671"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ben-hobson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}