09 June 2023

Opening this book, you will escape to the scenic Australian Outback.  Where you will meet artists, drug dealers, an observant young girl, a feisty horse and a police officer on an unofficial investigation to prove a young man, who she saved from the system, innocent of murder. Be prepared to be kept on your toes while keeping track of the events in this one.

The author has a wonderful writing style that leaves the story feeling like a cultural experience. By the time I researched the end, I felt well acquainted with the characters and the Outback scenery. The descriptive nature of the story leaves you convinced you can feel the heat coming off the pages. This book will keep you warm on a cold wintery day.

When two dead bodies are discovered, the local police are convinced that Adam Lawson, a stranger to town is guilty. It appears to be an open and shut case. Adam murdered Daisy and while escaping the scene he killed himself by running a stolen car off the road. However, Jess Redpath – not a local to Canticle Creek – knows Adam and she does not believe him capable of murder. Enduring the unbearable local heat, Jess is determined to prove that Adam did not murder Daisy… however, as she digs, she uncovers a lot more than she thought she would.

I loved how this book introduces you to the local people, customs and scenery. By the time you reach the end, you feel as if you have visited Canticle Creek. The author did a brilliant job describing the scenery, climate and characters.

I enjoyed the characters and their dialect. While at times it took a moment to understand – I loved the speech patterns and local habits.

If you a looking for a mystery that will keep you intrigued only to deliver a brilliant twist at the end, then this is the book for you. As a bonus, you will feel as if you visited the Outback by the time you reach the last page.