Winter Time

Laurence Fearnley Penguin

Written by an award-winning Kiwi novelist, this is a character-driven story with a strong narrative, set in the majestic Mackenzie Basin.

Roland returns to his hometown after the unexpected death of his brother Eddie. As he delves further into his brother’s death, he begins to question whether it was really an accident. The tension escalates when the locals appear to have ill feelings towards Roland, and he discovers that someone is impersonating him online, causing trouble amongst hunters and DOC employees. Add to this his brother’s cantankerous neighbour and his nagging partner Leon back home in Sydney, and Roland is at a loose end. Then he meets Bay, a friend of Eddie’s, who seems to be the only one prepared to help him. But how much does he know about her? And what is she keeping from him?

The author cleverly links the protagonist’s mood with the bitterly cold weather, creating an atmospheric plot that will have you guessing to the end.