The Wiregrass

A murder made to look like an accident. A disgraced cop trying to forget his past. Nash Baker was once a celebrated cop, but his career was ended when he chose to take justice into his own hands. Now he's living a quiet life in a small town caring for the local wildlife and trying to stay away from trouble. Jesse Redpath has a new job in a new town, Satellite, and the stormy weather that greets her first few days on the new beat seems like a sign for what's to come. A local has died in what seems like an accident, but Jessie isn't so sure that 'accident wasn't planned. All evidence seems to point to Nash, but Jessie isn't sure about that either. Seems like Nash has enemies. And what looks like a close-knit community might just be cover for dark secrets. No amount of rain will wash this town clean.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: Ultimo Press

A captivating Australian Noir masterpiece! – Heat magazine

A meticulously crafted murder disguised as an unfortunate accident. A disgraced police officer striving to erase his troubled past.

Nash Baker, a once-respected officer, saw his career come to a tragic end when he resorted to taking the law into his own hands. Today, he leads a peaceful life in a small town, dedicated to caring for the local wildlife and avoiding any unnecessary trouble.

Jesse Redpath, a fresh face in a new town, Satellite, is greeted by the tumultuous weather that sets the tone for her challenging new beat. A local has tragically passed away, seemingly in an accident, but Jesse is not convinced that it was merely an accident. The evidence overwhelmingly points towards Nash, but Jesse remains uncertain.

It appears that Nash has adversaries, and the seemingly close-knit community might be masking dark secrets. No amount of rain can cleanse this town of its sins.

Prepare to be immersed in the latest Jesse Redpath crime thriller, a gripping tale from the acclaimed author of Canticle Creek.

Praise for Canticle Creek:

"The rural crime fiction wave continues with this brilliant new arid drama." – Australian Women's Weekly

"Hyland has mastered the architecture of noir – his sinister tale seethes with small-town atmosphere and satisfying twists, set against the dangers and harsh beauty of the Australian landscape." – Sydney Morning Herald

"an entertaining and engrossing novel. Hyland has written the ideal story for a long, hot summer, where fire always seems a possibility." – The Canberra Times

"You can almost feel the blanketing heat and crunch of dry foliage underfoot while reading Canticle Creek... a well-paced, atmospheric thriller with unexpected twists." – The West Australian

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 162 x 313 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781761152818