An Enthralling And Propulsive New Thriller From The Acclaimed And Bestselling Author Of Scrublands''compelling, Original And Brilliantly Executed - An Excellent Thriller From A New Master Of Australian Noir'' Charles Cumming''dark, Twisty And Atmospheric, With Writing So Real You Can Almost Feel The Blistering Heat Of The Australian Summer'' Lisa Halla Homecoming Marred By Bloodjournalist Martin Scarsden Returns To Port Silver To Make A Fresh Start With His Partner Mandy. But He Arrives To Find His Childhood Friend Murdered - And Mandy Is The Prime Suspect. Desperate To Clear Her Name, Martin Goes Searching For The Truth.a Terrible Crimethe Media Descends On Port Silver, Compelled By A Story That Has It All: Sex, Drugs, Celebrity, And Religion.