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Discover a captivating tale of suspense and intrigue with this gripping novel set in the heart of Australia. The story follows eighteen-year-old Ingrid Mathers, who finds herself hitchhiking to the remote town of Cutters End on a fateful New Year's Eve in 1989. Separated from her friend Joanne and encountering an isolated desert highway, Ingrid’s seemingly mundane journey takes a dark turn as she becomes embroiled in secrets that the quiet town harbors. Fast forward to July 2021, and Detective Sergeant Mark Ariti is called to revisit a haunting case connected to a burnt and broken body discovered decades earlier. Many believe it was murder, and as Mark delves into the chilling past, he enlists the help of Senior Constable Jagdeep Kaur to unravel the town's web of unsolved mysteries. This novel combines a compelling blend of outback noir with psychological thriller elements, keeping readers on edge until the explosive finale. With 384 pages of expertly crafted storytelling from Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, this B-format paperback is an essential addition to your bookshelf. Experience the atmospheric desert landscape and the intricate dynamics of Cutters End as secrets unfold and the past collides with the present. Perfect for fans of taut, highly suspenseful narratives that will echo in your thoughts long after you've turned the last page. Order now for swift delivery and embark on a thrilling literary journey.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143778349
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 384
Description:
'Past and the present collide to create a gripping tale of murder and intrigue.' Chris Hammer
A desert highway. A remote town. A murder that won't stay hidden.
New Year's Eve, 1989. Eighteen-year-old Ingrid Mathers is hitchhiking her way to Alice Springs. Bored, hungover and separated from her friend Joanne, she accepts a lift to the remote town of Cutters End.
July 2021. Detective Sergeant Mark Ariti is seconded to a recently reopened case, one in which he has a personal connection. Three decades ago, a burnt and broken body was discovered in scrub off the Stuart Highway, 300km south of Cutters End. Though ultimately ruled an accidental death, many people - including a high-profile celebrity - are convinced it was murder.
When Mark's interviews with the witnesses in the old case files go nowhere, he has no choice but to make the long journey up the highway to Cutters End.
And with the help of local Senior Constable Jagdeep Kaur, he soon learns that this death isn't the only unsolved case that hangs over the town...
'Astonishingly assured crime debut. A pitch perfect outback noir, set against a vivid and atmospheric desert landscape . . . The book's explosive finale with linger with you for days.' Weekend Australian
'This smart, affecting tale owes more to Scandi noir fiction with its sinister twists and aching characters . . . a tour de force.' Australian Women's Weekly
'A tightly woven and utterly unpredictable plot that will keep you guessing and gasping until the explosive truth leaves you shocked. A stunnin
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143778349
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 384
Description:
'Past and the present collide to create a gripping tale of murder and intrigue.' Chris Hammer
A desert highway. A remote town. A murder that won't stay hidden.
New Year's Eve, 1989. Eighteen-year-old Ingrid Mathers is hitchhiking her way to Alice Springs. Bored, hungover and separated from her friend Joanne, she accepts a lift to the remote town of Cutters End.
July 2021. Detective Sergeant Mark Ariti is seconded to a recently reopened case, one in which he has a personal connection. Three decades ago, a burnt and broken body was discovered in scrub off the Stuart Highway, 300km south of Cutters End. Though ultimately ruled an accidental death, many people - including a high-profile celebrity - are convinced it was murder.
When Mark's interviews with the witnesses in the old case files go nowhere, he has no choice but to make the long journey up the highway to Cutters End.
And with the help of local Senior Constable Jagdeep Kaur, he soon learns that this death isn't the only unsolved case that hangs over the town...
'Astonishingly assured crime debut. A pitch perfect outback noir, set against a vivid and atmospheric desert landscape . . . The book's explosive finale with linger with you for days.' Weekend Australian
'This smart, affecting tale owes more to Scandi noir fiction with its sinister twists and aching characters . . . a tour de force.' Australian Women's Weekly
'A tightly woven and utterly unpredictable plot that will keep you guessing and gasping until the explosive truth leaves you shocked. A stunnin