Nothing says summer quite like a Jane Harper novel

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑  Nothing feels like a virtual trip to Australia quite like a novel written by the talented Jane Harper. The Lost Man is a terrific standalone novel that brings the outback to hot, dry, sweltering reality. In it we follow the Bright family after they discover the body of Cam, the middle of three adult sons, out in the middle of nowhere, miles from his car. Most believe he intended to do himself harm but Nathan, Cam's older brother, thinks differently. Things just don't fit together like they should. As we spend time with Nathan and his extended family, we see much isn't as it appears and there are more questions than answers.

This was such a satisfying read. The dynamic is complex and there is quite a lot of family history that requires another look when more is discovered. Jane Harper is a master. Her characters are authentic thanks to her intimate knowledge of the hardships Aussies face in such an unforgiving terrain. It's a difficult life and the reader feels fully immersed into it. Brilliant stuff!