Peter Goldsworthy is a writer and doctor who has divided his time since 1974 between writing and general practice. Dr Goldsworthy will present a poetry reading at 5pm on March 3 and will discuss his latest novel, Minotaur, from 1.15pm on March 4. About Peter Goldsworthy Peter Goldsworthy grew up in various Australian country towns, finishing his schooling in Darwin. AUSTRALIA In his latest book, Minotaur, Peter Goldsworthy sets himself something of a challenge when he makes his compelling protagonist, the congenial but complicated cop, Sergeant Rick Zadow, blind, reliant on dog Scout and the virtual Siri to get around the streets of Adelaide. 1951) is a versatile author, but Minotaur is, I think, his first venture into writing a thriller. 1951) is a versatile author, but Minotaur is, I think, his first venture into writing a thriller.

About the Author Peter Goldsworthy grew up in various Australian country towns, finishing his schooling in Darwin. Minotaur, by Peter Goldsworthy Peter Goldsworthy AM (b. About the Author Peter Goldsworthy grew up in various Australian country towns, finishing his schooling in Darwin. It is narrated by Detective Sergeant Rick Zadow, a hard-drinking cop with anger-management issues, a disreputable past as a biker and a compulsive tendency to crack wise. Peter Goldsworthy's new novel features a blind detective determined to deliver justice to the man who shot him, even though his failed assassin has broken out of jail and is equally determined to finish the job. EBook. 1 SMELL. Willow’s bed – that much also obvious. Peter Goldsworthy AM (b. Paperback. His first novel, Maestro, is an Australian classic.

He is also blind, having been wounded in the line of duty. Crime fiction with a blind policeman is just what the doctor ordered 4 months ago Minotaur author Peter Goldsworthy set for Adelaide Writers' Week Rowan Cowley 31 Jan 2020, 10 a.m. 1 . I read most of his novels before I started this blog, so the only reviews here are of his memoir, His Stupid Boyhood (2013), and of Everything I Knew (2008) which was … Stream Minotaur - Peter Goldsworthy by Adelaide Festival from desktop or your mobile device With your consent, we would like to use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience with our service, for analytics, and for advertising purposes. Where was I? After graduating in medicine from the University of Adelaide in 1974 he worked for several years in alcohol and drug rehabilitation, but since then has divided his working time between general practice and writing.

Rick Zadow, angry, tattooed, separated from his wife, drives a Ducati motorbike – well, he used to. Peter Goldsworthy; Formats & editions. Minotaur. ... Peter Goldsworthy's new novel features a blind detective determined to deliver justice to the man who shot him, even though his failed assassin has broken out of jail and is equally determined to finish the job. 16 Jul 2019. After graduating in medicine from the University of Adelaide in 1974 … Extract from Minotaur by Peter Goldsworthy. By: Peter Goldsworthy. He has won major literary awards across a range of genres: poetry, short story, the novel, in opera, and theatre. I have always admired Peter Goldsworthy's writing, and enjoyed this foray into a field new to him - not quite trad crime writing, but a story of revenge sought by a former policeman in Adelaide who was blinded by a man later jailed for a vicious rape - and for shooting the policeman. Peter Goldsworthy’s ninth novel, Minotaur, starts out pretending to be a more or less straightforward crime novel. He rises to it admirably. ‘Minotaur (def) – Trapped in a labyrinth, he is a symbol of power and a tool for death and torture.’ This gritty, action-packed cop drama unfolds as we see our hero at his lowest point. A general practitioner and writer, he was born in Minlaton and lives in Adelaide. Minotaur. Stream Minotaur (Peter Goldsworthy).MP3 by Adelaide Festival from desktop or your mobile device Bleak Rooms - Stories by Peter Goldsworthy (Short Prose, 1988) Zooing (Short Prose, 1986) Archipelagoes (Short Prose, 1982) New Selected Poems (Poetry, 2001) if, then (Poetry, 1996) This Goes With That (Poetry, 1991) A gritty and clever thriller from long-time Penguin author Peter Goldsworthy. Peter Goldsworthy AM (b. After graduating in medicine from the University of Adelaide in 1974 he worked for several years in alcohol and drug rehabilitation, but since then has divided his working time between general practice and writing. Tr. 1951) is a versatile author, but Minotaur is, I think, his first venture into writing a thriller.I read most of his novels before I started this blog, so the only reviews here are of his memoir, His Stupid Boyhood (2013), and of Everything I Knew (2008) which was shortlisted for the PMs Literary Award in 2009. ... Minotaur is his first crime novel.