Jack Irish book 2 · 1999
Black Tide
An old family friend asks Jack Irish to find his son, who has disappeared owing him money. The search leads Jack into a scheme involving shipping, crooked money and powerful people.
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Book facts
- Author
- Peter Temple
- Series
- Jack Irish, book 2 of 4
- Published
- 1999
- Setting
- Set in Melbourne
- Characters charted
- 5
- Chart confidence
- Medium
Black Tide on screen
- Jack Irish (2012–2021, series, ABC). Guy Pearce plays the Melbourne former criminal lawyer who now collects debts, follows the races and finds people who do not want to be found. Three telemovies were followed by three series of original stories.
Who is in Black Tide
5 recurring or key characters from Peter Temple’s chart.
Lead 1
- Jack IrishFormer criminal lawyer turned debt collector and gambler
Major 3
- Harry StrangRacehorse owner and gambler
- Cam DelrayHarry’s associate
- Linda HillierJournalist and Jack’s partner
Minor and cameo 1
- Charlie TaubCabinetmaker who employs Jack
Also featuring these characters
Other Peter Temple books that share the most characters with Black Tide.
- White Dog2003 · Jack Irish · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon