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John Clanchy John Clanchy i(A23730 works by) (a.k.a. John James Clanchy)
Also writes as: J. M. Calder
Born: Established: 1943 Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Male
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1 2 y separately published work icon In Whom We Trust John Clanchy , Braidwood : Finlay Lloyd , 2019 18466604 2019 single work novel historical fiction

'Although set a hundred years ago, John Clanchy's new novel powerfully captures the devastating and persistent reality of a fundamental flaw in the role of our major institutions. Central to In Whom We Trust is James Pearse, an essentially good but circumstantially weak man, who is forced to examine his role at the St Barnabas Home for Children, an orphanage that has betrayed the individuals entrusted to its care. He must face the devastating wider consequences of a life of moral equivocation.' (Publication summary)

1 An American Beau John Clanchy , 2015 single work short story
— Appears in: Review of Australian Fiction , vol. 13 no. 3 2015;
1 Vigil John Clanchy , 2014 single work short story extract
— Appears in: Verity La , September 2014;
1 4 y separately published work icon Six : New Tales John Clanchy , Braidwood : Finlay Lloyd , 2014 7277248 2014 selected work short story

'A collection of richly varied long stories by John Clanchy. These stories reveal the disguised impulses and motivations, the telling switch-points of modern life. With humour, insight and compassion, Clanchy draws us deep within the world of his characters.' (Publication summary)

1 Sound Bites John Clanchy , 2013 single work short story
— Appears in: Verity La , May 2013;
1 The Old, Old Story John Clanchy , 2012 single work short story
— Appears in: Verity La , August 2012;

The protagonist is in the Musée in Paris, where she sees an old couple looking at a bible. The man is giving a running commentary to the woman, who he has a hold of; the protagonist thinks him a know-it-all and worries for the woman.

Soon, the protagonist spots them again, this time touching a carving that has a Do Not Touch sign. She makes eye contact with the old man, and then the old woman, and realises that the woman is blind.

1 1 Death Sentence Barry Maitland , Cate Kennedy , Malcolm Knox , John Clanchy , Kel Robertson , 2010 single work short story crime
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 27 February 2010; (p. 13) The Advertiser , 1 March 2010; (p. 51) The Advertiser , 2 March 2010; (p. 53) The Advertiser , 3 March 2010; (p. 59) The Advertiser , 4 March 2010; (p. 33)
1 Road Signs John Clanchy , 2008 single work short story
— Appears in: Her Father's Daughter 2008; (p. 263-318)
1 A Question of Blood John Clanchy , 2008 single work short story
— Appears in: Her Father's Daughter 2008; (p. 189-262)
1 Flight of Memory John Clanchy , 2008 single work short story
— Appears in: Her Father's Daughter 2008; (p. 97-188)
1 Test of Thomas Neill John Clanchy , 2008 single work short story
— Appears in: Her Father's Daughter 2008; (p. 39-95)
1 Her Mother's Tongue John Clanchy , 2008 single work short story
— Appears in: Her Father's Daughter 2008; (p. 1-37)
1 4 y separately published work icon Her Father's Daughter John Clanchy , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2008 Z1520987 2008 selected work short story 'Love and loss may drive the stories ... but it is longing ... which completes them.' - Dust jacket
1 Other Houses: Other Muses John Clanchy , 2007 single work column
— Appears in: ACTWrite , December vol. 13 no. 11 2007; (p. 15)
John Clanchy describes his experience of a writer's retreat at La Muse in the village of Labastide Esparbairenque, southern France, during April and May 2007.
1 A Decent Hearing John Clanchy , 2007 single work short story
— Appears in: Canberra Sunday Times , 22 April 2007; (p. 22)
2 5 y separately published work icon And Hope to Die J. M. Calder , Camberwell : Viking , 2007 Z1339833 2007 single work novel thriller crime

A serial kidnapper is targeting children and demanding the most macabre of ransoms. Bu the time Glass is put on the case, a fourth child has been taken and two women are dead. There are few leads to go on and the police commissioner is looking for someone to blame.

Source: Publisher's Blurb

1 Burnt Offering John Clanchy , 2005 single work short story
— Appears in: Vincenzo's Garden 2005; (p. 216-235)
1 A Meditation for Magda John Clanchy , 2005 single work short story
— Appears in: Vincenzo's Garden 2005; (p. 187-212)
1 Vincenzo's Garden John Clanchy , 2005 single work short story
— Appears in: Vincenzo's Garden 2005; (p. 155-186)
1 Leaper John Clanchy , 2005 single work short story
— Appears in: Vincenzo's Garden 2005; (p. 137-154)
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