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A City Possessed : The Christchurch Civic Creche CaseDiscover the gripping narrative of A City Possessed: The Christchurch Civic Crche Case by Lynley Hood, a must read for anyone interested in true crime, law, and social justice. This meticulously researched book dives deep into one of New Zealand's most controversial criminal cases regarding child sexual abuse allegations in the 1990s. As you explore the dimensions surrounding the Christchurch Civic Crche scandal, you'll uncover the gender politics and
Discover the gripping narrative of A City Possessed: The Christchurch Civic Crฤche Case by Lynley Hood, a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, law, and social justice. This meticulously researched book dives deep into one of New Zealand's most controversial criminal cases regarding child sexual abuse allegations in the 1990s. As you explore the dimensions surrounding the Christchurch Civic Crฤche scandal, you'll uncover the gender politics and systemic issues in the justice system that led to the wrongful conviction of Peter Ellis. This paperback edition, released by Otago University Press, spans 620 pages and was originally published in 2001 before coming back into the limelight in 2019 amid renewed public interest and a Supreme Court appeal. Perfect for readers who appreciate non-fiction narrations that challenge societal perceptions, A City Possessed has won the Montana Medal for Non-Fiction at the 2002 Montana New Zealand Book Awards, proving its importance and relevance. You will gain critical insight into how miscarriages of justice can occur and the broader implications for our legal system. Shipping is combined for your convenience, and as a New Zealand-owned business based in Auckland, we ensure no unexpected import charges or custom duties. This book is in stock in NZ, ready for prompt delivery.CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 130 x 235 mm
Pages: 620
Bind: paperback
Author: Lynley Hood Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 20-09-2019
Originally published in 2001, A City Possessed is the harrowing account of one of New Zealandรขโฌโขs most high-profile criminal cases รขโฌโ a story of child sexual abuse allegations, gender politics and the law. In detailing the events of the 1990s that led up to and surrounded the allegations made against several staff of the Christchurch Civic Crรลคche, author Lynley Hood shows how and why such a case could happen. A City Possessed won the Montana Medal for Non-Fiction at the 2002 Montana New Zealand Book Awards. Her penetrating analysis of the social and legal processes by which the conviction of Peter Ellis was obtained, and repeatedly upheld, raises major issues for our justice system and the way we see ourselves. Peter Ellis served seven years of a 10-year jail sentence for abusing seven children at the Christchurch Civic Crรลคche. He has always maintained his innocence, and has gained widespread support for what many see as a miscarriage of justice. This paperback edition comes at a time when Peter Ellis and the Christchurch Civic Crรลคche case have returned to public attention. In July 2019, a terminally ill Ellis was granted a final appeal to the Supreme Court, scheduled for November 2019.
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5
my new favorite book
Format: Kindle
Ok so I never write reviews but this book was so good I felt the need to write this. Firstly your introduced to Huntyr you see her closed off hard core badass than towards the end you see the most subtle change and growth itโs amazing and the enemies to friends to lovers was just perfect, AND THE TWIST AT THE END GOT ME GOOD! You see one spicy scene the whole book but it doesnโt even MATTER BECAUSE THE BOOK WAS THAT GOOD. Iโve read 85 books in 2023-2024 so far and Iโm pround to say this is my all time favorite. Iโm so excited to read more of Emily Blackwoods books, this was my first time reading one of hers and Iโm glad I did because HOLY!! Well done Emily well done
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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Fast paced romantasy you will not want to put down!
Format: Kindle
4.25 stars! I LOVED this book with similar vibes to Hush Hush, Fourth Wing, and The Serpent and the Wings of Night! It was fast paced with easy world building and will keep you turning the pages late into the night because you will not want to put it down!
Huntyr is a fierce bad@ss FMC trained to kill vampyres her entire life. She is sent on a mission to go to the academy and earn her spot into The Golden City. Upon arrival, she is forced to room with the delicious fallen angel, Wolf, who is the only one who knows about her assassin identity. The romance, the plot twists, the secrets revealed, the battles, and the tantalizing training scenes had me hooked! And that endingโฆ. Iโm holding my breath in need to know hell!
Read if you love:
๐ชฝ Fae, Vampyres, Fallen Angels
๐ชฝ Academy setting with magical trials
๐ชฝ Forced proximity and slow burn
๐ชฝ Rivals to lovers
๐ชฝ Hidden identities and secrets
๐ชฝ Tend your wounds
โ๐๐ง ๐ค๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ด๐ฆ ๐ ๐ธ๐ข๐ด ๐ธ๐ข๐ต๐ค๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ. ๐ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ถ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฏโ๐ต ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ธ๐ข๐บ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ข ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต, ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐ช๐ง ๐ ๐ต๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฅ.โ
โ๐๐ง ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ธ๐ข๐ฏ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ด, ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด, ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ท๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฅ๐ฐ ๐ช๐ด ๐ข๐ด๐ฌ.โ
โ๐ ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ฅ๐ฐ ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ท๐ช๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ต๐ฉ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ถ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ท๐ฆ๐ช๐ฏ๐ด, ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐จ๐จ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ฃ๐ญ๐ช๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ข๐ต๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐บ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ข๐บ๐ด ๐ข ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ.โ
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
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Excellent Rivals to Lovers!!
Format: Kindle
The tension and banter between Huntyr and Wold was delectable. I absolutely love the fallen angel and all of his flaws. Huntyr is amazing too being a badass FMC with some major trauma. The world building was great and I enjoyed the training aspect of the story. The writing was immersive and was in the story the whole time. The ending had quite a twist that I hadnโt anticipated and made my jaw DROP. Excellent job! I also loved the narration. Laura is one of my fave narrators!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2025
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Fallen Angels, fae, vampires, oh my!
Format: Kindle
Rating: 4.5 | Spice: 2 (but a good slow-burn)
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I couldnโt wait to read this book; there was so much hype about it! And there was no doubt why. I fell in love with the characters and the plot itself. This book is mainly plot driven more than friction driven but itโs easy to follow along with. The characters are fun, easily understood. The main setting is at an academy where both the main characters are going through trials and building strength for the final test, The Transcendent. There are fantastic side characters as well. I loved the camaraderie between Huntyr and her friends. But we donโt like Lanson. ๐
We do have some plot twists that come into play throughout the book. Secrets and betrayal to be seen. I did adore Wolf and Huntyrโs relationship. It was a classic slow burn trope. They didnโt hit it off fast, but in time their feelings grew. I loved their banter, so sexy. Wolf is your next book boyfriend; Huntyr is your next vampire assassin independent bad-a*s female. Themes include loyalty, trust, self-discovery, a true slow burn romance. Side note: book ends on a angsty cliffhanger!
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Emily, thank you for writing this awesome novel and I cannot wait to devour Book 2, Blood So Brutal! ๐
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Happy reading, my lovelies! xo
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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โMy heart bows to you and you only, Huntress.โ
Format: Kindle
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This book popped up in my KU recommended reading suggestions and the synopsis sounded like what I was in the mood for. I'm so glad I took a chance on it. I went into this knowing absolutely nothing about it and ended up really liking it. I love when this happens.
The main characters are likeable and I easily found myself rooting for them. There is a mystery element to each of their backstories that I enjoyed watching unfold and can't wait to get more of. Wolf, in particular, has me fixated. Love him.
I found this to be an entertaining, addictive read with a plot that moves along at a good pace. It reads so easily I found myself very reluctant to put it down. Lots of twists and turns and the angst is there. A good set up for the next book to come, for sure.
My issues with this book....the dialogue feels a bit juvenile at times and there is a repetitive over use of a particular word phrasing that I found myself giving the ole eye-roll to. There are, without a doubt, some pretty cliche moments that gave me a bit of the cringe. I think this could've certainly 100% benefited from more depth regarding the world building. Perhaps the world building was sacrificed to keep the pacing quick? Just a guess. Also, the lack of consistency of character for the FMC was really evident and so she feels quite illogical at times.
Overall, this was a fun and enjoyable read that hit the spot well enough for me. That ending certainly has me impatiently pining for book 2!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024