A provocative question. A community on edge. A murder waiting to happen. After a violent confrontation with the man next door, Dove paints a daring question on the front wall of her Sunshine Coast hinterland farm- 'What would you do if you had a whole day on earth free of men?'When tourists and local women answer by writing their pent-up frustrations, fears and confessions, it strikes a nerve with the local blokes. With nowhere to hide from exposed secrets and shameful legacies, tensions boil up, just as the town hits the headlines over a missing teen.As media scrutiny grows and Dove faces anonymous threats, she fears her secret romance might harbour its own hidden dangers. From the winner of the 2025 Davitt Award for debut crime fiction. 'Gorgeous writing and an unfolding plot rich in both menace and sensuality, Dove shows just how impactful the best psychological thrillers can be.' - JACQUELINE BUBLITZ
