Razorhurst

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“Vivid and bloody and bold and fast—I feel like Razorhurst is in my bones now.”

“Sure, it is shiny and chilly and bloody and sharp, like the razor of the title, but Larbalestier’s book is also magical and glamorous.”

“Fascinating setting, colorful names, and sharp, peppery dialogue.”

“Vivid…lavishly imagined…Larbalestier’s elaborate world is sure to linger.”

“A bloody and evocative novel, written in clean and lively prose.”

“Razorhurst is both fast-paced thriller and noir but with a paranormal twist… Larbalestier’s most compelling character isn’t a person or even a ghost but rather a place.”

“Larbalestier packs plenty of danger into the single day this novel covers, but frequent interludes of backstory keep things from feeling rushed…This story’s interwoven intrigue and empathy make it feel timeless.”

“Gritty historical fiction with a paranormal twist…The ghosts are mostly peripheral to the story, though their presence emphasizes the bloody nature of the time period and provides occasional humor.”

“Straight from the opening lines, the suspenseful narrative is both dizzying and illuminating as it rotates among the characters, giving a nearly 360-degree perspective on the life-threatening mess that Kelpie and Dymphna find themselves in…Larbalestier pulls no punches with the gruesome, gory details about the violence of poverty, and the result is a dark, unforgettable, and blood-soaked tale of outlaws and masterminds.”

“Reading like a detailed painting in novel form, this haunting, gorgeously rendered supernatural-historical novel captures the rough and tumble world of gangsters and molls in all its bloody, vicious glory…The novel is as much about the place and time as it is about the young women, and readers interested in immersing themselves completely in an unforgettable setting will revel in this well-researched, true-to-life adventure.”

“Rebekah Rimington and Fiona Hardingham portray two orphans…The third narrator, David Ligudzinski, somberly provides backstories that delve into Razorhurst’s history and reveal characters’ motivations. While the story frequently switches point of view and time periods, the multiple narrators alleviate any confusion. The use of Australian voices to narrate a story set in Sydney adds authenticity and grounds the piece in Larbalestier’s style…An intriguing listen.”

"Razorhurst is magnificent—beautiful prose and good storytelling.”

“A timeless tale of love and violence in long lost Razorhurst with characters I truly cared about.”

“The voice actors Rebekkah Rimmington, Fiona Hardingham, and Davis Ligudzinski really bring the book to life. Rebekkah’s and Fiona’s strong Australian accents are perfect for Kelpie and Dymphna, providing just the right combination of sweetness and cunning. Davis reads the part of the narrator who fills in the backstory…The action is swift, the characters (including the ghosts) are believable, and there are twists and turns that will keep anyone guessing.”

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