The Grapevine

Set in 1979 Canberra, "The Grapevine" explores the secrets and mysteries lurking behind the seemingly ordinary walls of Warrah Place, where the suspicion surrounding a neighbor's murder unfolds amidst nostalgic, atmospheric storytelling. As a housewife scrubs blood from her bathroom floor in the dead of night, the ripple effects of the crime prompt a neighborhood-wide intrigue, featuring a determined twelve-year-old investigator and a cast of complex suspects. The novel richly captures the era's culture and social tensions while unraveling the dark undercurrents beneath suburban life.