Deal Me Out (novel)
| Author | Peter Corris |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Cliff Hardy |
| Genre | Crime fiction |
| Publisher | Allen and Unwin |
Publication date | 1986 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | |
| Preceded by | The Greenwich Apartments |
| Followed by | The January Zone |
Deal Me Out is 1986 Australian novel by Peter Corris featuring private detective Cliff Hardy.[1]
Premise
Cliff Hardy is hired by a friend to investigate a gang of car thieves .
Reception
The Sydney Morning Herald called it "a very accomplished crime story."[2]
The Canberra Times wrote "Corris keeps on improving. This story is as tight and tough as any he has written. Experience drafting short stories has honed Corris's talent in writing sharp, punchy chapters."[3]
See also
References
- ^ Peirce, Peter (25 June 2018). "Peter Corris: A Cascade of Fiction". Sydney Review of Books. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ Knight, Stephen (26 April 1986). "Cliff Hardy returns, strong and confident". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 43.
- ^ "Books Corris keeps on improving". The Canberra Times. Vol. 60, no. 18, 490. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 17 May 1986. p. 18. Retrieved 21 February 2025 – via National Library of Australia.