"When We Fall whisked me off to claustrophobic small-town Australia with its atmospheric writing, strong cast of characters and excellent scene setting. A fabulous choice for crime fiction fans."
When We Fall whisked me off to claustrophobic small-town Australia – filled with local gossipmongers, long-held prejudices, sinister secrets ... and unsolved murders. For me, this was very much a character-led crime novel, focusing on the fragile relationships between the strong cast (especially female protagonist Alex and her mother who has early-onset dementia) and the complexity of human nature.
The natural world was also at the heart of this slow-burning whodunnit, from windswept beaches and desolate outback to lush forests, all described with an underlying sense of unease against a backdrop of climate change. Contemporary themes (no spoilers) are woven seamlessly into the plot as the body count rises, providing a multi-layered story filled with reveals, twists, turns and red herrings.
The writing is atmospheric too, with excellent scene setting and tense moments. A fabulous choice for crime fiction fans, especially those who are partial to small-town mysteries and outback noir.
In the wild, coastal town of Merritt, Alex Tillerson and her mother make a shocking find on the beach. The police claim it’s an accidental death but there are whispers of murder and that it is not the first.
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In the wild, coastal town of Merritt, Alex Tillerson and her mother make a shocking find on the beach. The police claim it’s an accidental death but there are whispers of murder and that it is not the first.
When We Fall features in the following genres: Crime and Mystery, General Fiction, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Fiction
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When We Fall was written by Aoife Clifford and published by Ultimo Press
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