When a local doctor is brutally murdered, Detective Constable Lana Cohen joins Strike Force Diablo on the notorious Gold Coast, where she finds herself navigating a world of chaos and corruption.
As she delves deeper into the case, Lana reluctantly pairs up with Henry Loch, a detective with a tarnished reputation who sees an opportunity to redeem himself amidst the mayhem.
But as Lana and Henry unravel the threads of violence and deceit, they uncover a dark side to the Gold Coast that shocks them to the core. With six unsolved murders already haunting them, will they be able to untangle the web of lies before it's too late?
Based on real-life events, The Strip is a gripping crime thriller that paints a vivid portrait of a time and place where corruption and ambition reign supreme.
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The death toll is growing on the Gold Coast and it's on Detective Lana Cohen and her shady partner to find the culprit. But this is the 80s, and this city's police force is just as corrupt as its underbelly -- can the detectives do their job and end the serial killings or will they succumb to the immorality that threatens to consume? - Payton (QBD)
Guest, 07/01/2024
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A gripping novel inspired by real events, The Strip is a dark and gritty serial killer thriller set in the Australian Gold Coast in 80s.
It has flawed but loveable characters and great character dynamics! Highly recommend reading this!! - Emilie (QBD)
Guest, 07/01/2024
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The Strip plunges us into the darkness of the 1980's. Set in the G.C. & across the border to Tweed Heads, The Strip unveils threats, bribes, corruption, murder, sex and lies on the glitter strip. When a string of murders occur, Strike Force Diablo is created to solve them. The task force appears to be spinning it's wheels with no results & Lana, a NSW Detective, is sent to assist & find answers. - Sheridan (QBD)
Guest, 02/01/2024
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Based on true events, The Strip is a gritty crime thriller that grapples with police and political corruption in 1980s Queensland. A gripping read, full of tension and mayhem. - Sarah (QBD)
Guest, 02/01/2024
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The Strip" is a gripping 1980s crime novel set in the corrupt underbelly of Gold Coast, Australia. With a chilling serial killer and a murdered doctor, trust becomes elusive among the police force. Inspired by real events, the story unfolds without the crutch of mobile phones or social media, offering a fresh take and making this a truly stand-out novel. A must-read for crime enthusiasts! - Christopher (QBD)
Guest, 02/01/2024
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Iain Ryan's The Strip is a gripping mystery-thriller set on the Gold Coast in the 1980s. Following the thread of the murder of a local doctor, Detective Constable Lana Cohen encounters more than they bargained for as the case unravels to reveal the corruption beneath the Gold Coast. With masterful writing, Ryan builds up the tension with quick chapters that take keep you on the edge of your seat. - Danielle (QBD)
Guest, 31/12/2023
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Miami vice meets the Gold Coast in a twisty and unpredictable read from debut author Iain Ryan in 'The Strip'. This had me reeling from page 1, the intensity of the two detectives and their willingness to play their part in a twisted system made this one of the most snappy and concise reads of the year. This is a great way to start your year off right with an unputdownable 80s murder mystery. - Lizzie (QBD)
Guest, 30/12/2023
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Following a new detective on 'Strike Force Diablo', Iain Ryan's The Strip is an easy page turner and adrenaline filled thriller. With short chapters that really pack a punch, the audience is left to slowly piece the case together alongside the female protagonist Lana. The Strip is set in the Gold Coast during a series of grisly murders in the 80's, filled with atmosphere and corruption. - Zoe (QBD)
Guest, 30/12/2023
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Bingeworthy reading material – a gritty crime thriller reeking of corruption, murder and sex. If you like your heroines flawed and kick-ass and your cops dirty as an anything, you’ll love this gripping raid into the underworld of the Gold Coast. One of the best Australian crime novels you’ll ever read. - Andrew (QBD)
Guest, 30/12/2023
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Bright-eyed, ambitious detective Lana is put to the test when paired up with the infamously shady detective Henry to solve a string of recent crime on the Gold Coast. But what happens when these murders are just the tip of the iceberg and the criminal underbelly of the coast seeks to drag her under?
A gripping thriller for fans of Chris Hammer and Michael Robotham - Paige (QBD)
Guest, 20/12/2023
