Mischance Creek

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Set against a landscape that feels both familiar and unsettling, this novel works with a quiet intensity that builds steadily from the first page. The prose moves with an ease that feels natural, giving the darker turns of the story even greater weight. Characters are drawn with a sharp eye for detail, their flaws and motives revealed in ways that feel authentic. There’s a sense of unease woven through the narrative, yet it never overwhelms the humanity at its core. A compelling, grounded read. Steve

‘Mischance Creek confirms Disher’s place as one of Australia’s great crime writers.’ * Cheryl Akle, Australian * 'Garry Disher is the doyen of the outback crime novel and his latest about South Australian police constable Paul ‘Hirsch’ Hirschhausen, Mischance Creek, once more sets the standard for the genre.’ * Canberra Weekly * ‘Hirsch is one of my favourite characters…Unmissable.’ * Hayley Scrivenor, author of Dirt Town * ‘Disher is the gold standard for rural noir.’ * Chris Hammer * ‘Disher is one of this country’s finest writers.’ * Tony Birch * ‘A giant not only of crime fiction but of Australian letters.’ * Ned Kelly Awards * ‘A master at controlling his material, taking his readers along the dusty, rutted roads that always pop up when we expect bitumen smoothness. But it’s a journey worth taking, for the pure joy of the writing.’ * Herald Sun * ‘This is a terrific read. It works as a standalone, but really – why stop there? The ‘Hirsch’ series is that good.’ [4.5 stars] * Good Reading Magazine * ‘The characters are stark, the emotions of the big dry – quiet despair, hope and endurance – jump off the pages. Authentic Aussie crime writing at its best.’ [5 stars] * SA Weekend *