From Jane Harper comes a tense, atmospheric thriller set deep in the Australian wilderness—where nature is as dangerous as the secrets people carry.

When five women set out on a corporate hiking retreat, only four make it back.

Federal investigator Aaron Falk is called in, because the missing woman is an informant in a case he’s working on. As the search begins in the rugged, unforgiving terrain, it becomes clear that the wilderness isn’t the only threat.

Through alternating timelines, the story unravels what happened during the hike—revealing rising tensions, hidden conflicts, and the cracks in relationships that may have led to something far more sinister.

With the landscape closing in and suspicion mounting, Falk must piece together the truth before it’s lost for good.

Gripping, layered, and full of tension, this story combines a compelling mystery with a powerful sense of place.

✨ Genre: Crime / Mystery / Thriller
🌶️ Spice Level: None

📚 Series: Aaron Falk - Book 2

Moody, suspenseful, and beautifully written—perfect for readers who love survival elements, slow-burn mysteries, and crime stories set in the Australian outdoors 🌲🔍✨