First published 2001
I cannot provide a synopsis for "Flinch (Aus/Nz)" as no source material was provided about the book's plot, characters, or setting beyond the basic publication information. Without details about the story's events, protagonist, or central conflict, I cannot write an accurate synopsis that meets the specified requirements of opening with a concrete scene and showing the central tension from inside the story.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: suspense
Setting: Australia, New Zealand
Paperback · Pantheon Books