In a remote spot on their family's cattle ranch in the Australian outback, Nathan and Bub find the body of their brother Cam, who seems to have succumbed to the unforgiving elements. As they gather to mourn with their family and ranch workers, it becomes clear that more than one of them may have had a motive for foul play. This absorbing novel is a riveting mystery, yes, but it's also an engrossing family saga with complex characters, not the least of which is the vast, brutal setting.