When We Fall

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When We Fall whisked me off to claustrophobic small-town Australia – filled with local gossipmongers, long-held prejudices, sinister secrets ... and unsolved murders. For me, this was very much a character-led crime novel, focusing on the fragile relationships between the strong cast (especially female protagonist Alex and her mother who has early-onset dementia) and the complexity of human nature. The natural world was also at the heart of this slow-burning whodunnit, from windswept beaches and desolate outback to lush forests, all described with an underlying sense of unease against a backdrop of climate change. Contemporary themes (no spoilers) are woven seamlessly into the plot as the body count rises, providing a multi-layered story filled with reveals, twists, turns and red herrings. The writing is atmospheric too, with excellent scene setting and tense moments. A fabulous choice for crime fiction fans, especially those who are partial to small-town mysteries and outback noir.

Victoria Goldman

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