Outback (A stunning new crime thriller) - Patricia Wolf

Tense, gripping and atmospheric - CHRIS WHITAKERGripped me from its shocking start - SARAH YARWOOD-LOVETTI highly recommend it - LYNDA LA PLANTE CBE________________TWO MISSING BACKPACKERS. ONE VAST OUTBACK.DS Lucas Walker is on leave in his hometown, Caloodie, taking care of his dying grandmother. When two young German backpackers, Berndt and Rita, vanish from the area, he finds himself unofficially on the case.But why all the interest from the Federal Police when they have probably just ditched the heat and dust of the outback for the coast? Working in the organised crime unit has opened Walkers eyes to the growing drug trade in Australias remote interior - and he becomes convinced there is more at play.As the number of days since the couples disappearance climbs, Walker is joined by Ritas older sister. A detective herself with Berlin CID, she has flown to Australia - desperate to find her sister.Their search becomes ever more urgent as temperatures soar. Even if Walker does find the young couple, will it be too late?This deeply atmospheric thriller is the gripping opening of a new crime series for fans of The Dry by Jane Harper, Cara Hunter and Chris Whitaker.________________Praise for OutbackTense, atmospheric and gripping. I eagerly await the next DS Walker thriller - CHRIS WHITAKERA hot read. I highly recommend it. - LYNDA LA PLANTE CBEA tense, twisty read that gripped me from its shocking start, immersed me in its sun-scorched landscape, then raced to its satisfying conclusion - SARAH YARWOOD-LOVETTNail-bitingly tense. A startlingly well-accomplished debut. - JOHN MARRSA setting so vivid its almost a character within itself - BECCA DAY