Return to Blood

Winner of the 2025 NGAIO MARSH Award and the Aotearoa New Zealand Book Industry Award, this gripping audiobook follows Hana Westerman, a former detective seeking a fresh start in a quiet coastal town, whose life changes when she uncovers a skeleton linked to a cold case from twenty years ago. As she delves into the investigation, she discovers that justice may still be elusive—and potentially dangerous—forcing her to confront powerful truths. With richly drawn cultural elements and a tense, unpredictable narrative, this novel offers a compelling exploration of justice, history, and personal courage.