A Passing Guest

Represented by:
Sophie Gorell Barnes

Category:
Fiction

Publisher:
HarperCollins NZ

Publication date:
February 8th 2002

Foreign rights controlled by:
MBA

Renate meets Max Nene at Paremoremo where she is helping him with his writing. She soon becomes caught up in his compelling story of gang life and a strong friendship begins to develop. But when Max is released and found dead she is forced to re-evaluate her own life and relationships.

Reviews

‘Sandys is a highly skilled writer and an accurate observer of life. Both compelling and thought-proving, there is great emotional truth here.’ Margie Thompson. NZ Herald

‘Skillfully crafted, topical and thoughtful… shows an Austenesque flair for dialogue and selection of detail… An absorbing read with much to reflect on, memorable characters, and some tingling emotional highlights.’ Molly Anderson. Otago Daily Times

‘Defiantly meets head-on some of New Zealand’s most painful Once Were Warriors type issues.’ Jan Treliving-Brown. The Daily News

‘A well written, credible and fascinating read.’ POW. The Gisborne Herald

‘Complex, well constructed narrative.’ Berry Fletcher. Waikato Times

‘Fascinating… Invites readers to examine their relationships and explore what they really know about the people they love.’ Louise Campbell. The Southland Times

‘Will transport more than a few readers beyond their comfort zones.’ Ross Lay. Sunday Times

‘A very readable novel with insights into some of the hard yet joyful facts about life, death, love and friendship.’ Renee