Book 33 - "Oyster" by Janette Turner Hospital
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kittiwakeThe towns that were being gossiped about in the railway pubs bore names like De Profundis, Deep Thought and Pascal's Pit. Entering such towns without a guide was hazardous, the rumour went. People disappeared with no more ado than the sound of an indrawn breath. Abandoned shafts lay in wait for them, lured them, lapped at the edges of their desire for final truth. Without warning, they hurtled down toward the ultimate black opal of their dreams
Why did the commune at Oyster's Reef disappear so suddenly? Everybody in the outback town of Outer Maroo knows, but nobody is saying and the townsfolk have turned in on themselves due to their shock and shame. Their town may be so remote that is isn't even on the map, but people still come looking for relatives who were living at the commune, and Outer Maroo is not a safe place for outsiders any more, if indeed it ever was.
A very atmospheric tale - I loved how slowly the information about what had actually happened at Oyster's Reef was payed out.
Why did the commune at Oyster's Reef disappear so suddenly? Everybody in the outback town of Outer Maroo knows, but nobody is saying and the townsfolk have turned in on themselves due to their shock and shame. Their town may be so remote that is isn't even on the map, but people still come looking for relatives who were living at the commune, and Outer Maroo is not a safe place for outsiders any more, if indeed it ever was.
A very atmospheric tale - I loved how slowly the information about what had actually happened at Oyster's Reef was payed out.
