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Set in the harsh Australian outback, this gripping debut crime novel explores the lingering grief and guilt surrounding the unsolved disappearance of Evelyn McCreery, which has haunted the small farming community of Nannine for nineteen years. Once a bustling hub, the town has dwindled to a mere stoplight, a few bars, and a police station, with Evelyn's case still a hot topic in true-crime circles. Mina McCreery, Evelyn's sister, has lived a life overshadowed by the public's obsession with her sister's fate, retreating into solitude on her family's desolate sheep farm. Enter Lane Holland, a young private investigator who left the police academy to pursue cold cases. With a million-dollar reward funded by Mina’s late mother for information about Evelyn's disappearance, public interest has only intensified. Lane gains Mina's trust through unconventional methods, but his darker motivations and obsession with the case threaten both their lives and lead to shocking revelations. This compulsively readable narrative, set against an unforgettable backdrop, delves into the impact of trauma when personal tragedies become public spectacles, illustrating that the truth can emerge even after years of silence.