Jake's Long Shadow: Once Were Warriors, Book 3 Audiobook
Jake's Long Shadow is the third Once Were Warriors book by Alan Duff, presented here as an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Zac Taylor. Set in Pine Block after the millennium, its story follows the Heke family and their community as violence, grief, class and family secrets continue to shape their lives.
At a glance
- Third book in the Once Were Warriors series.
- The plot follows Abe, Polly, Beth, Jake and others in Pine Block, with themes of violence, grief, class and family secrets.
- Unabridged audio performance narrated by Zac Taylor.
Reference price: £14.54
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- A substantial 9-hour-and-12-minute unabridged listen.
- The supplied synopsis gives returning-series readers a clear sense of the story's continuing family and community conflicts.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 12 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Alan Duff |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Zac Taylor |
| Publisher | Bolinda audio |
| Publication date | 8 April 2025 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners following the Once Were Warriors series who want its third instalment in audio.
- Readers interested in family drama addressing violence, grief and social division.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a standalone story, as this is identified as Book 3.
- Listeners who prefer a shorter audiobook or content without violence and suicide-related themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
69% 69% - 4 stars
23% 23% - 3 stars
8% 8% - 2 stars
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Aggregate ratings are favourable overall, with five-star ratings forming the largest share and the rest mainly four- or three-star. This offers a positive but not unanimous signal, rather than evidence about particular aspects of the narration or story. The listing confirms an unabridged, 9-hour-and-12-minute audiobook, but the ratings alone do not establish why listeners responded as they did.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the third Once Were Warriors book?
Yes. The title identifies it as Book 3 in the Once Were Warriors series.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The listed author is Alan Duff and the narrator is Zac Taylor.
How long is the audiobook?
The listing gives a listening length of 9 hours and 12 minutes.
What themes does the story cover?
The supplied synopsis describes violence, grief, class, welfare dependency and family secrets in the Pine Block community.
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