'The body of a local teenage boy is found on the beach of a sleepy northern New South Wales town. David went for an evening swim and got into trouble . . . at least, that's what it looks like.
'Three weeks before, Leila, a young backpacker, didn't turn up for her shift at the local cafe. Benny, the owner, isn't worried. It happens - backpackers are always on the move. There'll be another one.
'One of the locals, Adrian, has been a help to Benny. He's found him a nice little sideline. Not exactly legal. Is that all Adrian is arranging on the coast? He once was a cop but has he gone bad?
'And in the back-blocks outside town, a bikie gang is gearing up for a large consignment from South America.
'Murder, drugs, liaisons and lies are stirring up this small coastal town.
'With Bryan Brown's characteristic laconic storytelling - humorous, tough and suspenseful - the secrets of this seemingly idyllic town slowly come to the surface.' (Publication summary)
Many Australians know Bryan Brown as an actor. When a book hits the shelves with his name taking up nearly half the cover, some will stop to take a closer look. Perhaps it’s curiosity about whether he can actually write?
Many Australians know Bryan Brown as an actor. When a book hits the shelves with his name taking up nearly half the cover, some will stop to take a closer look. Perhaps it’s curiosity about whether he can actually write?
