Paper Cage

Set in the divided town of Masterton, New Zealand, Tom Baragwanath’s acclaimed debut novel explores community tensions and racial divides amid a series of mysterious child disappearances. When her great-nephew goes missing, Lorraine Henry, a diligent police records clerk with a knack for uncovering forgotten truths, is forced to confront the crisis and her own internal struggles. Combining a gripping thriller with insightful social commentary, Paper Cage offers a compelling portrait of a community in turmoil and one woman's determined effort to uncover the truth.