`This is a gripping novel; an unromanticised travel guide to today's Thailand; a critique of Western missionary endeavours; and a warning to naive young people who stumble into volunteer work without the necessary skills.' * Australian Bookseller & Publisher * `This page-turner hooks you in from the start. 4 stars' * Cosmopolitan * `Angela Savage must have to be one of the most talented authors I have come across, and her novel The Half-Child does not disappoint ... It is not only a crime novel, but a mixture of genres rolled into one. There is romance, heartache and a cultural synopsis of Thailand - the good and bad. Savage has written a well-researched piece ...' * Launceston Examiner * 'One of the most satisfying aspects of this series is its sense of place ... Stylish and witty ... with rich characterisation and the portrait of a complex culture under threat from both within and without. Savage has an important point to make.' * Sydney Morning Herald * 'Savage not only skillfully entertains her readers but also makes us think poignantly and enlighteningly about the big questions of equality and exploitation, sacrifice and the true nature of courage. 5 stars.' * Adelaide Advertiser * Funny, heart-wrenching and informative, Savage's heroine is someone readers will want to share a beer with. 4 Stars.' * Big Issue *