Garry Disher: Mischance Creek, 9781805226017, Viper, paperback

I am always excited about a new Garry Disher mystery, particularly the Paul Hirschhausen (Hirsch) series;  Mischance creek was definitely worth the wait. 

Typically in Disher's narration, not much happens until one is half way into the book. He is a master at describing seemingly ordinary encounters and landscapes effected by the worst draught outback. The consequence it has on the people in the community in Hirsch's turf, sets the mood for the novel.

When Annika Nordrum shows up to look into the 5 year old cold case of her missing mother along Mischance Creek, it ignites the proverbial spark that sets a whole chain of fateful events into motion. I plowed through the 400 page in record speed as i had to find out what was happening next to Hirsch. Already looking forward to the next one. Noir outback at its best.