Set in Australia, this novel about a fast friendship that spirals into a murder case is “a master-class in suspense”(Betsy Reavley, bestselling author of The Quiet Ones).

Leaving university and a violent relationship behind, Rosie flies to Australia to spend some time with her uncle and his wife. Trying to regain some of her lost confidence, she hikes along the coast for a day—but is horrified to see a body on the beach.

The “body,” however, is the enigmatic—and very much alive—Alfie. The two women quickly become friends and spend time together in Sydney, where Alfie’s wild nature becomes apparent. When Alfie is attacked, the situation takes a turn for the worse and they decide to leave the city. It’s a road trip that ends in murder—and Detective Sergeant Pete Norton wants to find out who Alfie really is, and what Rosie is hiding...

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