Jon Cleary
Jon Cleary (1917-2010) was an Australian writer and novelist. He wrote numerous books, including The High Commissioner , the first of a long series of popular detective novels featuring Sydney police inspector Scobie Malone. Several of his works have been adapted for television and film.
Jon Cleary (1917-2010) was an Australian writer and novelist. He wrote numerous books, including The High Commissioner , the first of a long series of popular detective novels featuring Sydney police inspector Scobie Malone. Several of his works have been adapted for television and film. See less
Jon Cleary's Featured Books
Jon Cleary book reviews
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The Long Pursuit
great story
by chuck k, Feb 6, 2014
fast paced! this book really holds your interest and provides some interesting history of the region of the former Dutch East Indies. Read More
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High Commissioner
Really different plot premise
by JBronson, Dec 25, 2012
Our hero is sent from his home in Australia to the U.K. with a warrant to arrest the High Commissioner on a murder charge. Really unusual idea! Because the Commissioner is a key player in efforts ... Read More
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High Road to China
Not like the movie
If you saw the movie, the movie is better.. The book explains things a lot better and has a great ending, however. The main problem with the book is the repetition: every time the fliers land, they ... Read More