Sydney, late 1980s: Private Investigator Cliff Hardy is hired to investigate Ronny Saunders, a young Englishman claiming to be the son of property developer Barry Bartlett. Hardy's search plunges him into a world of colorful characters, corporate capitalism running riot, and dangerous secrets involving big oil and fraud. As Hardy digs deeper, he encounters Richard Keppler, Bronwen Marr, and Des O'Malley, and two murders raise the stakes.
Is Ronny Saunders a pawn in a larger game? With Lady Betty Lee Mountjoy pulling the strings, Hardy faces impossible odds in a case that leaves him with that empty feeling. Perfect for fans of:
Australian crime fictionHard-boiled detective storiesSydney-based mysteries