Redbelly Crossing

 Redbelly Crossing

by

Candice Fox

Blood is thicker than water. But too much leaves a trail . . .

Russell and Evan Powder are cops.

The brothers haven’t spoken for five years, since a violent confrontation tore their family apart.

Now they are both assigned to the murder of a young journalist, Chloe Lutz, in the small town of Redbelly Crossing (population 205).

It’s the last thing Russell wants. This is supposed to be the week he repairs things with his teenage daughter Bridie. Now he’s had to drag her on a murderous ride-along to the middle of snake-infested nowhere.

But a big case like this is just what Evan needs after a terrible mistake nearly tanked his career.

Then a dark discovery leaves Evan with only one way out; to bury the truth Russell is so determined to uncover ...

I always enjoy a good Aussie mystery or detective novel, and this one definitely delivered in many ways. The characters are strong, the writing is sharp, and it’s an easy book to sink into. Still, something held it back from being a great read for me. Maybe it was the alternating perspectives between the brothers while still staying in first person, or perhaps it was that the men in the family weren’t as likeable as I’d hoped.

That said, it was far from a bad book. I’m sure plenty of Candice Fox fans will absolutely love it. And it certainly hasn’t put me off — I’m diving into High Wire next.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC of this story.