The Call

Winner of the Allen & Unwin Fiction Prize 2023, The Call follows Auckland cop DS Honey Chalmers as she returns to her coastal hometown to confront her past amid gang threats and family secrets. As she reconnects with an old friend and unravels the truth about her sister’s tragic death, Honey navigates dangerous alignments and political scandals, leading to a gripping and unexpected finale. This tautly plotted crime novel offers a compelling exploration of loyalty, trauma, and the criminal underworld.