Cold Truth

SHORTLISTED FOR THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST CRIME FICTION

'the Queen of tech noir' – The Australian

When you can fake anything, how do you know what’s real?

Harlow Close has made a career as an influencer uncovering the secrets of Winnipeg, dubbed ‘North America's strangest city’. The region is renowned for its sub-zero temperatures, dropping to minus 40 degrees – sometimes for months at a time. Yet, it’s not just the frigid winters and geographic seclusion that render Winnipeg peculiar.   When Harlow’s father mysteriously disappears amid a brutal cold snap, suspicions of foul play arise. It’s not like Scott to miss phone calls – and he’s been even more cautious since that time he was catfished by a romance scammer. Unhappy with the pace of the police investigation, Harlow launches her own search, enlisting her sister Blaise’s reluctant help.

As Harlow struggles to uncover what happened to her father, she’s forced to question everything and everyone around her – including herself. 

PRAISE FOR COLD TRUTH:

‘an enjoyably chilly read.’ – The Australian

‘hard to put down.’– Artshub

‘Featuring some great twists, vivid locations and a well described cast of credible characters, Cold Truth is a highly entertaining and gripping read.’– Canberra Weekly

‘A hostile landscape, malicious tech and blood ties bring the chills.’–The Newcastle Herald