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Book Synopsis⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A fantastic whodunnit'' HEAT MAGAZINE
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Sensational'' CRIME MONTHLY
''This is not the usual story of vulnerable women in jeopardy ... but one in
which the victims fight back.'' SUNDAY TIMES
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Some women just can''t take a joke.
At least, that''s what locals tell the police when a man is found gruesomely murdered at the pub in a tiny outback town. All fingers point to the backpackers working behind the bar that night - sorority sisters Beth and Lauren, who skipped town before the body was discovered.
Despite all the evidence against them, rookie cop Tara Harrison knows there must be more to this case. But even as she tries to prove their innocence, Tara discovers that Beth and Lauren have dark secrets of their own - secrets they''ve sworn to take to the grave...
Sun
Trade Review
Beth and Lauren are backpackers from California who have run out of money in Western Australia. When they take jobs in a seedy outback bar whose owner hires girls to attract custom from a mining company, they become targets of a group of thuggish men. This is not the usual story of vulnerable women in jeopardy, however, but one in which the victims fight back. * SUNDAY TIMES *
This superb slice of Aussie noir isn't just a fantastic whodunnit, it also shines a light on some important themes. We couldn't get enough of the atmospheric setting and pitch-perfect writing. * HEAT MAGAZINE *
Outback noir is having a real moment... This new offering is one to add to the list - in fact, bump it right to the top of the pile ... Just sensational. * CRIME MONTHLY *
Layer upon layer of plot twists ... My only sadness was that I couldn't read it in one go. * BELFAST TELEGRAPH *
A well-researched, page-turning story with characters to root for and some seriously good misdirection. This is excellent outback noir. * EMMA STYLES *
Nowadays it seems that hardly a week goes by without the publication of an Australian novel detailing outrageous antics in the outback. This is one of the good ones. * The Times *
A blisteringly good book. Compulsive, brilliant, atmospheric, and with serious emotional clout. These characters didn't just jump off the page: they pulled me into it. An absolute five star read. * GYTHA LODGE *
Atmospheric and brooding, this gripping police procedural opened my eyes to modern-day exploitation in outback Australia. Tara is a smart heroine I'd love to read much more of. * ED JAMES *
A bloody good (and indeed bloody) story of suspense and mystery. * MORNING STAR *
