Jane Harper just keeps getting better and better. I cannot say too much as I do not want to spoil this book for any readers. It is an almost forensic study of a family in crisis, and how easy it is to assume you know what happens behind closed doors. This novel is a slow burn: the history of this family is slowly revealed as the story progresses, and ‘the reveal’ is truly shocking. When the middle brother, Cameron, is found dead beside an isolated gravesite, far from his vehicle, the family is devastated and questions start to be asked about Cameron’s state of mind, the state of his marriage and his behaviour as a young man.
The three Bright brothers all work the land, following in their father’s footsteps. Despite the harshness and toil, the land engenders an almost ferocious love and commitment in the people who live on it. Harper manages to convey a sense of claustrophobia, in a landscape with a limitless sky. It is set in outback Queensland, where the landscape is a character in of itself. Just when you think you have all the pieces in place, this slow burn thriller will casually rebut all your theories, keeping you guessing until the very end. Whereas her previous novels were crime/detective novels with the same protagonist, The Lost Man is a stand alone story. The Lost Man is the third novel by Jane Harper and again, she has created a stunning character driven novel that will stay with you long after you finish it.
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