In the ancient Hiri Motu trading language of the Papuan coast the word 'metau' means 'difficult'. Inspector Hari Metau isn't so much difficult as he is stubborn and tenacious. He is also disconcertingly honest and ethical. When those sorts of qualities are combined in a policeman who works in a supposedly corrupt Pacific nation is it any wonder that certain people would regard him as difficult?If you have followed some of his more notable cases you might also be wondering how he turned out that way. Inspector Metau would ...
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In the ancient Hiri Motu trading language of the Papuan coast the word 'metau' means 'difficult'. Inspector Hari Metau isn't so much difficult as he is stubborn and tenacious. He is also disconcertingly honest and ethical. When those sorts of qualities are combined in a policeman who works in a supposedly corrupt Pacific nation is it any wonder that certain people would regard him as difficult?If you have followed some of his more notable cases you might also be wondering how he turned out that way. Inspector Metau would probably have difficulty answering that question but luckily we have his old mentor and good friend, Sergeant Kasari, to enlighten us.Sergeant Kasari first met Inspector Metau when he was placed under his care as a newly minted probationary constable in the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. Over the years they often found themselves working together. When Sergeant Kasari eventually retired he continued to make his sage advice available whenever it was requested. In this potted biography you can learn what made the whimsical Inspector Metau such an exceptional policeman, a loving husband, father and friend and mentor to many of the troubled and unfortunate people who crossed his path.If Sergeant Kasari's memories and recollections spark your interest and you want to find out more about Inspector Metau you can follow his exploits in the following books: Inspector Metau: The Case of the Angry CouncillorInspector Metau: The Case of the Missing ProfessorInspector Metau: The Case of the Good PoliticianAnd, as an added bonus, you might also learn a little bit about a fascinating nation that sits largely unnoticed on Australia's doorste
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