I felt like I was slogging thru the mud for the first 50 pages. Nonetheless the pages were crucial to the book.

The mystery was well written with false and true clues along the way.

Xander, Isle, Mum and Harry stood out as developed and likeable characters. Brandon with 10 years alone in the outback less so---but then what else could you expect.


The outback living conditions were vivid and realistic.


The artwork of the grave site seemed "overworked".