When the Night Comes

So real, so true - this novel sweeps you away in its tide - Robert Drewe on PAST THE SHALLOWSThis book is that rare thing, a finely crafted literary novel that is genuinely moving and full of heart. - The Age on PAST THE SHALLOWSParrett's starkly precise evocation of Tasmania's winter landscape [is] compelling. The book's tragic outcome leaves the reader feeling genuinely bereft... - The Guardian (UK) on PAST THE SHALLOWSWhen the Night Comes combines the realism of early David Malouf with the sombre concision of Dorothy Porter, and is skilfully shaped to make the historical feel truly present. - Books+PublishingParrett's writing is exquisite in its simplicity and eloquence, and her narrative is heart-rending. - Kirkus Reviews (USA) on PAST THE SHALLOWSBeautiful, stripped-back prose...there is magic here. Like Cormac McCarthy, Parrett packs a huge emotional punch thanks to the elegant brevity of her style. Stark, but unforgettable... - Marie Claire (UK) on PAST THE SHALLOWSIf you read only one book this year make sure it's this. - Sunday Times, Tasmania on PAST THE SHALLOWSthe gentle power of the narrative carries the conviction of strongly embedded personal experiences... This book has the same poetic cadences and a simple sophistication of expression that makes it eminently readable. This is an evocative story elegantly told that will have special appeal to those who are seafarers, real or imaginary. - Sunday Tasmanian