Dark lies make good stories.
Out in the bush near Alice Springs, an Aboriginal boy is found dead, shot in the head. Arch Winslow, out of prison and violating his parole, is the primary suspect. Inspector Jim Walker and forensics specialist Celia arrive at the scene.
Mayhem abounds. Could this case become more sinister than it already is? The local community is in an uproar. Crime in Alice Springs is out of hand, but this tops the list. What really happened out there in the bush?
Jim and the local police embark on a journey of frightening and strange discoveries. Activities of an unforeseen, unimaginative nature lead them toward the answer . . .