To Trap a Taniwha Jean-Patrick Manchette First published in 1972

First published in 1972

With a Note from Anthony Puzo and an Afterword by Robert J

adapted into a film starring Emilio Estevez and Morgan Freeman

Whitcoulls

The family is scandalised by his choice of bride – and suspicious of his motives

To Trap a Taniwha Jean-Patrick Manchette First published in 1972To Trap a Taniwha and He Raru ki Tai is an adventure story set in seventeenth century Tmaki Makaurau Auckland when the hap of Ng Oho Ng Iwi predominated. Armed with the courage of their convictions, two girls embark on a perilous journey to challenge their leaders' actions. Cousins, Te Kawenga and Kakati learn of a plan being hatched against a neighbouring iwi and strange activity occurring at a seasonal fishing camp. A huge trap is being built to