Featuring Dave Burrows
Longlisted for Best Adult Novel, Davitt Awards 2022
Emma Cameron, a recently divorced farmer and a local in Barker, runs Deception Creek, the farm that three generations of her family have owned before her. Every day Emma pushes herself hard on the land, hoping to make ten-year-old memories of a terrible car accident disappear. And now there are more recent nightmares of an ex-husband who refuses to understand how much the farm means to Emma.
When Joel Hammond is released from jail and heads home to Barker, Detective Dave Burrows and Senior Constable Jack Higgins are on high alert. Joel has a long and sorry history with many of the townsfolk and they are not keen to see him home to stay.
Not all of the Barker locals want to see Joel run out of town, though. Some even harbour doubts about Joel's conviction. The town finds itself split down the middle, families pitted against each other with devastating outcomes.
Featuring Dave Burrows
Longlisted for Best Adult Novel, Davitt Awards 2022
Emma Cameron, a recently divorced farmer and a local in Barker, runs Deception Creek, the farm that three generations of her family have owned before her. Every day Emma pushes herself hard on the land, hoping to make ten-year-old memories of a terrible car accident disappear. And now there are more recent nightmares of an ex-husband who refuses to understand how much the farm means to Emma.
When Joel Hammond is released from jail and heads home to Barker, Detective Dave Burrows and Senior Constable Jack Higgins are on high alert. Joel has a long and sorry history with many of the townsfolk and they are not keen to see him home to stay.
Not all of the Barker locals want to see Joel run out of town, though. Some even harbour doubts about Joel's conviction. The town finds itself split down the middle, families pitted against each other with devastating outcomes.
‘Deception Creek is another outstanding, tense suspense novel from Aussie author Fleur McDonald which I absolutely loved. The author is up there on my favourites list – I always look forward to her next book! Well crafted characters, and of course my favourites – Dave Burrows and Jack Higgins – lead the way in this phenomenal read which I highly recommend.’
— Brenda – Goodreads
‘More than one mystery and a couple of twisty little side stories that kept me turning pages long into the night ... As always McDonald brings all of the elements together in a tightly woven and cohesive suspenseful story that I absolutely loved.’
— Mic Loves Books
‘McDonald’s plot is skilfully crafted, well paced, and offers a truly unexpected ending ... I was caught up in the drama and suspense as their questions unravel shocking truths that have been hidden for decades.’
— Book'd Out
DETAILS:
Genre: Thriller /Suspense Fiction
Publishing Date: 5 Oct 2022
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Page Extent: 400
'If you're looking for a gripping rural crime thriller, look no further. Deception Creek is an excellent addition to the Dave Burrows series and the perfect gift for the upcoming Christmas season.'
— Better Reading