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The Goodbye Party

Written by: Louis Nowra
Narrated by: Ben Oxenbould, Aaron Pedersen, Steve Bisley, Multicast, Jacinta Stapleton
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  • Summary

  • Please note: This series contains mature themes and listener discretion is advised.

    In 1984, Detective Eric O'Malley investigated the bizarre deaths of a young couple, their bodies found naked by the side of a creek in Sydney's northern suburbs. Shortly before their demise, O'Malley learned, the pair had attended a swingers' party.

    The case was barely open before it was deemed an accident. But O'Malley knew it was murder. He just couldn't prove it.

    Thirty-five years later, O'Malley is found dead in his flat in what looks like a drug overdose. But his son James knows something's amiss. His dad was close to solving that case after all these years. And someone else knew it.

    To track down his father's killer, James must find the men and women who were there on the fateful night when that young couple died. This was the night of 'The Goodbye Party' - and uncovering its secrets will lead James down a dark path, filled with horrific twists and turns.

    Inspired by Sydney's real-life Bogle-Chandler case, playwright Louis Nowra (writer of Australian classics Cosi, Radiance and The Golden Age) creates an enthralling multicast audio drama, featuring an exceptional cast including Ben Oxenbould (Deep Water, Wolf Creek), Steve Bisley (Water Rats, Mad Max), and Aaron Pedersen (Mystery Road, Jack Irish).

    This is an Audible Original Podcast. Free for members. You can add all12 episodes to your Library now.
    ©2019 Audible Australia Pty Ltd (P)2019 Audible Australia Pty Ltd
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: The Funeral

    Ep. 1: The Funeral
    Sep 22 2019

    Ex-cop James O’Malley arrives at his father’s house to find him dead and five boxes of police files missing. Was it an overdose or foul play? At Eric’s funeral, ex-security man Paul Rossi tells James that Eric had been obsessed with solving a case from 1984, “The Goodbye Party”.
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    32 mins
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  • Ep. 2: He Saw the Light

    Ep. 2: He Saw the Light
    Sep 22 2019

    In 1984, Bob and Evie Pratt hosted a swingers’ party, during which guests Murray and Alice died, supposedly victims of severe local pollution. But more than one person suspected murder. James and his neighbour Carla investigate the 1984 crime scene and try to understand the scandal that ruined the lives of most people at that party.
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  • Ep. 3: Dad's Ashes

    Ep. 3: Dad's Ashes
    Sep 22 2019

    James interviews several interested parties including the man that discovered the bodies and the detective that says they died of sulphide gas. James also realises he’s falling in love with Carla, who helps him scatter his father’s ashes.
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    37 mins
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awesome story!!

Awesome story! perfectly narration by all !! couldn't put it down! I want to hear the next one asap!!

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Great Sound Effects

This is a easy listen, i loved the sound effects. I felt like i was right there with them.

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An Enjoyable Whodunit

An entertaining well read story with lots of twists and turns. Great performances and enjoyable accents to listen to! Had me listening for every clue to solve the case!

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love this mini series

great mini series. it keeps you on your toes and the characters are great
narrators did an amazing job
highly recommended.

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Classic mystery! Highly enjoyable fiction!

In the fashion of the old radio mysteries, this classic murder mystery set in Sydney, Australia, but with touches of the 1980s Cold War with America and Russia, is dramatized beautifully. The characters are well-rounded, the performances real, and the story deep. I was sorry when it ended and am looking for some more like it!

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Good read

Fun read. I did enjoy the performance and the plot was interesting. I feel like it would be a perfect book to enjoy on the way to work or just while going for a walk.

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Very enjoyable!

This was a freebie But well worth much more. Take a chance. You won't regret it.

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Good audiobook

Voice acting top notch. Loved this, wish there were more with such good audio and voice actors.

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Writing and actors were good, story is predictable

For about half of the book I was wondering what happened, then some information came about and I guessed who done it. I'd say it's worth a listen for the acting, but be prepared for a predictable story.

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Very good listen

I enjoyed the narrations and character representations.

I found the storyline interesting and engaging with good depth.

The foreshadowing may have been a little obvious but did tie everything nicely together in the end.

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