<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Secrecy, anxiety, distractions, and threats surround the murder of a naked young woman whose body is found on an ants' nest in the bush with a Christian cross cut into her forehead. The normally laid back culture and dry sense of humor of this outback post-World War II community is shattered by this dramatic event.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em>A</em> fictional murder mystery set in a small Australian country town in 1947.</p><p>Secrecy, anxiety, distractions and threats surround the murder of a naked young woman whose body is found on an ants' nest in the bush with a Christian cross cut into her forehead.</p><p>The normally laid back culture and dry sense of humour of this outback post-WWII community is shattered by this dramatic event.</p><p>Detective Harry Taylor, a damaged and flawed war hero, returns from behind enemy lines to face different battles in his home town.</p><p>Expected to solve the case quickly, Harry's local knowledge and investigative skills are tested by religious bias, racism, bigotry, romance, jealousy, sexual abuse, disability, power plays and divided loyalties.</p><p>Opinions and suspects are plentiful. Nobody has the answers. Everybody has something to fear and hide.</p><p>With more antagonists than friends, it's up to Harry to solve the case.</p><p>Told from Harry's perspective, the plot is driven by the conversations of a rich array of characters.</p><p>Similar to well-known Australian crime fiction authors Jane Harper, Gary Disher, Chris Hammer and Michael Robotham, Laurie Dicker's novel delves more into the 'why' rather than the whodunnit.</p><p> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Rose Allan, Editor: "You grabbed my attention in chapter one and maintained it throughout to the stunning finish."</p><br>
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