Review: Bitter Wash Road

Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

#1 in the Paul Hirschhausen series.

Set in Australia, Constable Paul Hirschhausen, known as Hirsch, is now working in the Single Officer Police station after being moved to the remote town for whistleblowing. He in a small town where other cops make his life difficult to say the least.

So when reports of gunfire on the Bitter Wash Road, Hirsch is sent to investigate, he finds it’s just kids target shooting, but then finds the body of a hit and run victim on the roadside. Soon after there is another death, a suicide ?. Hirsch starts to wonder if there’s a link between the deaths but his odious boss doesn’t want them investigated…..why?

A tale of murder and corruption in a small town with a mix of suspects and plenty of twists to keep you guessing. With its clever plot and atmospheric setting this is a gripping, engrossing thriller.

Thank you to Rachel at Viper books for the opportunity to read Bitter Wash Road for free. This is my honest and unbiased review.



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