Scrublands: 1

Chris Hammer's Scrublands is Australian crime fiction at its scorching best. When journalist Martin Scarsden arrives in drought-stricken Riversend to investigate why a beloved priest shot five parishioners dead, he uncovers secrets that run deeper than anyone imagined. Set against the unforgiving landscape of rural Australia, this is a slow-burn mystery with razor-sharp prose and characters you won't forget. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper and atmospheric outback noir that keeps you guessing until the final page.