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Aust. Women's Weekly, 26 August 1970, p.13
Jon Cleary Jon Cleary i(A27610 works by) (a.k.a. Stephen Cleary; Jon Stephen Cleary; John Cleary)
Born: Established: 22 Nov 1917 Sydney, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 20 Jul 2010 Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Male
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1 4 y separately published work icon Four-Cornered Circle Jon Cleary , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2007 Z1358582 2007 single work novel Louise and Marie are twin sisters.They've always been close, but now Marie is on the brink of huge success as a children's author, and people are asking her if she's the next Harry Potter. Attending the launch party for the book, Louise can't help feeling a stab of - what? Not jealousy, exactly, more irritation at her own situation: divorced, and drifting. Her relationship with her ex-husband, Joe, is cordial enough but wary - though she can't avoid him: he's still part of the family as far as everyone else is concerned. Then there are the unwelcome stirrings that Marie's rakishly handsome husband, Leif, spark within her... With characteristic insight, Jon Cleary weaves a page-turning story of deception, jealousy, ambition -- and love. Is any sacrifice too great to keep a family together? (Publisher's blurb).
1 7 y separately published work icon Morning's Gone Jon Cleary , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2006 Z1243689 2006 single work novel 'Matt Durban is a seasoned politician, a country boy who made his name in Canberra as a hardworking member for a city seat, and now he's tipped for the leadership of his party. His wife, Carmel, has been his loyal partner, though inevitably the demands of politics put a strain on their marriage, and there are times when Matt wonders just how well he really does know his family. There are those who don't want Matt to be leader, and will do anything to stop him - even if it means going back decades and putting everything he has worked for at risk.' - Back cover
1 4 y separately published work icon Miss Ambar Regrets Jon Cleary , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2004 Z1138845 2004 single work novel
1 9 y separately published work icon Degrees of Connection Jon Cleary , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2003 Z1073877 2003 single work novel crime detective
1 5 y separately published work icon The Easy Sin Jon Cleary , London : HarperCollins Australia , 2002 Z983205 2002 single work novel crime
1 Crime Jon Cleary , 2001 single work review
— Appears in: Canberra Sunday Times , 2 December 2001; (p. 53)
— Review of Yesterday's Shadow Jon Cleary , 2001 single work novel
1 7 y separately published work icon Yesterday's Shadow Jon Cleary , London : HarperCollins Australia , 2001 Z918373 2001 single work novel crime detective
1 5 y separately published work icon Bear Pit Jon Cleary , London : HarperCollins Australia , 2000 Z12355 2000 single work novel crime
1 4 y separately published work icon Dilemma Jon Cleary , London : HarperCollins Australia , 1999 Z550233 1999 single work novel crime detective
1 4 y separately published work icon Five Ring Circus Jon Cleary , London : HarperCollins Australia , 1998 Z386008 1998 single work novel crime detective

'Award-winning writer Jon Cleary’s new novel featuring the popular detective Scobie Malone, in which he reveals a corrupt and ruthless conspiracy surrounding the Olympics.

'As Sydney prepares for its grand role as host of the next Olympic Games, Scobie Malone is confronted with solving a scam that does nothing for the city’s image. Lurking beneath a facade of respectability, illicit deals are being struck and money from Hong Kong is being banked in large quantities. But whose money is it, and where is it really from?
'The people responsible will eliminate anyone who is a potential security risk: students and businessmen are being publicly, and privately, executed – with the same sinister, systematic style. Meanwhile Scobie’s investigation is frustrated at every turn by a wall of silence as vast as the Great Wall of China, making progress impossible… until he finds the cracks which will lead him to the unexpected truth.' (Publication summary)
1 9 y separately published work icon A Different Turf Jon Cleary , Hammersmith : HarperCollins Australia , 1998 Z366173 1998 single work novel crime detective

'In the gay community of Sydney, where "gay bashings" are a daily occurrence, someone has taken the law into their own hands and is eliminating the culprits. Detective Scobie Malone realizes that he is up against an intelligent, highly dangerous killer - both elusive and deadly.' (Publication summary)
1 3 y separately published work icon Endpeace Jon Cleary , London : HarperCollins Australia , 1996 Z458806 1996 single work novel crime detective
1 2 y separately published work icon Winter Chill Jon Cleary , London : HarperCollins Australia , 1995 Z124574 1995 single work novel crime detective 'At Darling Harbour in Sydney, 9000 American lawyers have gathered for their annual convention. One of them is found shot dead, and the next day, the body of the security guard who found him is fished out of Darling Harbour. Scobie Malone heads a complicated crime investigation.' (Publication summary)
1 5 y separately published work icon Autumn Maze Jon Cleary , North Ryde : HarperCollins Australia , 1994 Z332925 1994 single work novel crime detective
1 6 y separately published work icon Bleak Spring Jon Cleary , London : HarperCollins Australia , 1993 Z506412 1993 single work novel crime detective
1 5 y separately published work icon Dark Summer Jon Cleary , London : HarperCollins Australia , 1992 Z127057 1992 single work novel crime detective 'When one of his most prolific informers turns up dead in his own swimming pool, Inspector Scobie Malone takes the case despite the obvious warning to stay away.' (Publication summary)
1 [Untitled] (from The Sundowners) Jon Cleary , 1991 single work novel extract
— Appears in: The Language of Love : An Anthology of Australian Love Letters, Poetry and Prose 1991; (p. 123-125)
2 7 y separately published work icon Pride's Harvest Jon Cleary , London : HarperCollins Australia , 1991 Z273109 1991 single work novel crime detective
3 6 y separately published work icon Murder Song Jon Cleary , London : Collins , 1990 Z116652 1990 single work novel crime detective
1 14 y separately published work icon Babylon South Jon Cleary , London : Collins , 1989 Z180375 1989 single work novel crime detective

'Two murders in the same family take place, 20 years apart, in a Sydney community. Scobie Malone remembers the long-unsolved murder when he is called upon to investigate the new one, but there are complications. This is the sixth book in the Scobie Malone series, by award-winning author Jon Cleary.

'In 1966 Sir Walter Springfellow, head of Australian intelligence, vanished mysteriously and without a trace.

'As a young constable, Scobie Malone investigated the disappearance. Years later, some bones are found up hills which are presumed to be Sir Walter’s, and Detective Inspector Malone finds himself back on the case.

'His first task is to break the news to Venetia Springfellow, Sir Walter’s glamorous widow, whose ruthless ambition has made the Springfellow Corporation a hugely successful company. Then comes news that there has been another death in the family, and one of the Springfellows is to be charged with murder.'(Publication summary)
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