Crows Nest

Dana Gibson, Book 1

De: Nikki Mottram

Narrado por: Caroline Lee

Fleeing problems in her own marriage, child protection worker Dana Gibson leaves Sydney for a job in the Queensland town of Toowoomba. Her first house call is to nearby Crows Nest to assess the children of Sandra Kirby, which results in her getting both her new boss and a local detective offside. Dana soon learns that, in the country, city rules do not apply.

When Sandra Kirby and her best friend are found shot dead, Dana is drawn into an investigation that will force her to strip away the friendly veneer of small-town life, while grappling with ghosts of her own. As buried secrets, bitter tensions and corruption come to light, how far will locals go to stop her uncovering the truth of what happened?

©2022 Nikki Mottram (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A dark and gripping mystery that’s sure to keep you guessing." (Mark Brandi, author of Into the River)

"A propulsive, addictive small-town thriller that will have you desperate to know whodunit. Dana is such a character of our times – good, bad and everything in-between. Dark and suspenseful, with just the right amount of hope to keep the pages turning." (Sarah Bailey, author of The Dark Lake)

Crime in country Australia at its best

If you like crime fiction, especially that set in Australia you’ll love this book.
A gripping story that’ll have you til the end.

Couldn’t put this small town murder mystery down

Local author Nikki Mottram tells such an engaging story from the perspective of social worker Dana. Dana flees her marriage after the death of her baby to return to social work in country Queensland. Her passion to help and protect those at risk sees her become emotionally attached to the children and adolescents she works with. Following the death of two young women, Dana refuses to believe the conclusion of “murder/suicide” and goes above and beyond to find out what really happened to cause their death. The author develops believable characters and storyline’s of their hidden lives demonstrating the intricate relationships of those who live in small country towns. The author magnificently pieces together the hidden character connections, and in the process expertly shows the impact on the lives of all those who are affected by family discord and violence. I especially enjoyed the way Nikki Mottram made the story come alive with connections to my local area in a time period that was so familiar to me.

The audiobook was told by one of my favourite readers Caroline Lee who really brought the characters to life. I can’t wait to read more from this talented young author who has set the bar so high in this murder mystery.