The Lost Man

This is the third novel by Australian author, Jane Harper. This time the story is set on a property, Burley Downs, in south western Queensland. Cameron and Bub are brothers living on the property with their mother (Liz), Cameron's wife (Ilse), and Harry who has worked on the property for years. The eldest brother, Nathan, lives on the neighbouring property and, as it is school holidays, Xander, his son, is staying with him.

One day Cameron is found dead near the grave of a stockman who died long ago. His car loaded with survival supplies is located nine kilometres from where the body was found. How could someone who has lived his life in the outback die in this fashion?

As the characters in the book try to unravel the mystery of Cameron's death the reader learns of events that have happened in the past which are still impacting on the lives of this family in present times. Many family secrets are gradually revealed or explained. As with Jane Harper's other novels, the environment in which the story is set is a major feature. Another excellent Australian novel.