The Torrent (Paperback)

Paperback. 'Such a good read' Val McDermidWhat deadly secrets have been swept away by the flood?In Northern New South Wales, heavily pregnant and a week away from maternity leave, Detective Sergeant Kate Miles is exhausted and counting down the days. But a violent hold-up at a local fast-food restaurant with unsettling connections to her own past, means that her final days will be anything but straightforward.When a second case is dumped on her lap, the closed case of a man drowned in recent summer floods, what begins as a simple informal review quickly grows into something more complicated. Kate can either write the report that's expected of her or investigate the case the way she wants to.As secrets and betrayals pile up, and the needs of her own family intervene, how far is Kate prepared to push to discover the truth?The Torrent is tense and atmospheric Australian crime at its best. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper and Chris Hammer.Praise for The Torrent 'Subtle and clever . Dinuka McKenzie has talent to burn' Dervla McTiernan'Tense, believable and a quick, involving read' Crime Time'Vivid, pacy and refreshingly original. A gripping whodunnit with heart' Emma Viskic'Intense, dangerous and utterly compelling' B. M. Carroll'I like Australian noir and this is the excellent debut of a new series. Complex, twisty, it kept me reading and guessing' ????? Reader review'I was hooked from the first page . great characters' ????? Reader review'I loved the characters and the setting and hope this is the first in a long series' ????? Reader review'Well-paced, astoundingly good' ????? Reader review'Tension, intrigue and well crafted characters. An Australian equivalent to Rachel Abbott' ????? Reader review Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.