From Dinuka McKenzie comes a gritty, fast-paced crime thriller set in Melbourne—where pressure builds, loyalties are tested, and one case could change everything.

Detective Kate Miles is already under strain—juggling a demanding career, a fractured personal life, and the constant weight of the job. But when she’s assigned a high-profile case involving the death of a young man, things quickly escalate.

What initially seems straightforward soon unravels into something far more complex. As Kate digs deeper, she uncovers links to corruption, power, and secrets that some people will do anything to keep hidden.

With internal pressures mounting and danger closing in, Kate is pushed to her limits—forced to confront not only the truth of the case, but the personal toll of the job she’s devoted her life to.

Tense, sharp, and full of twists, this novel delivers a gripping look at crime, justice, and the breaking point between control and chaos.

✨ Genre: Crime / Thriller / Police Procedural
🌶️ Spice Level: None

📚 Series: Detective Kate Miles - Book 3

Gritty, compelling, and distinctly Australian—perfect for readers who love police procedurals, strong female leads, and high-stakes investigations 🔍✨