Lyrebird

Set in the picturesque Barrington Tops National Park, Lyrebird follows Jessica Weston, an ornithology student who twenty years ago recorded a lyrebird mimicking a woman’s final screams—a recording that later helped unearth a long-forgotten murder victim. When the remains are finally discovered, retired detective Megan Blaxland reconvenes with Jessica to re-investigate, uncovering unsettling truths along the way. Blending suspense with social commentary, the novel explores themes of justice and the silenced voices of women, delivering a gripping and thought-provoking thriller.