Mary's Reviews > Kickback

Wyatt is a professional. He is organised, thoughtful, a good planner and a loner. He is also a criminal. He is not a tallker although he can listen if he has to. He doesn't approve of using violence in his jobs but don't cross him. He has a nice property in the hills and he has regular overseas holidays. Until recently he has done a big job every six months or so to fund his lifestyle. Unfortunately things are changing and coming a little unravelled. Now he is trying to put together a job in Melbourne with the right people and the right supports. But things are not turning out as planned.

Garry Disher is such a good writer. Wyatt is an antihero without being obnoxious or nasty. And I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characterisation of not only Wyatt but all the characters is great. The dialogue is excellent. And the plot is also very good.

This book was published in 1994 and is great to read a theft plot that does not rely on digital technology. There is also an element of nostalgia, which I enjoyed.

Recommended.