From Steven Schubert comes a gritty, fast-paced crime thriller set in rural Australia—where justice isn’t always clear-cut and the truth comes at a cost.

When a suspicious death rocks a small country town, what initially appears straightforward quickly spirals into something far more complex. Beneath the surface lies a network of secrets, tensions, and hidden motives.

As investigators dig deeper, they uncover links to corruption, local power struggles, and people willing to go to extreme lengths to protect their interests. In a community where everyone knows each other, trust is fragile—and danger is never far away.

With pressure mounting and the stakes rising, the search for answers becomes a race against time.

Tense, raw, and atmospheric, this novel delivers a compelling look at crime, morality, and life in regional Australia.

✨ Genre: Crime / Thriller / Mystery
🌶️ Spice Level: Low

📚 Series: Standalone

Gritty, gripping, and distinctly Australian—perfect for readers who love rural crime, strong atmosphere, and twisty investigations 🔍✨