Joan Sauers | Paperback | June 2025 From the intriguing Echo Lake, Rose McHugh, curious historian-turned-detective, returns to solve her next compelling mystery in the moody Southern Highlands. A missing violinist. A rising flood. A race against time. Intrigue, music and danger collide in Whisky Valley.After nearly being murdered last year, Rose McHugh battles anxiety as she uses her investigative skills to find her son's best friend, a famous violinist who is missing along with his priceless violin.As floodwaters rise, Rose uncovers secrets and lies among the missing man's fellow musicians, as well as their patron and her enigmatic psychologist husband.But when a body is found, can Rose shield her son from suspicion?Praise for Whisky Valley:'An intoxicating blend of suspense and melody, Whisky Valley hits all the right notes. A must-read for fans of cosy crime with a touch of mystery and a load of charm.' Joanna Jenkins, author of How to Kill a Client'Joan Sauers masterfully intertwines intrigue, romance, dogs, and the beauty of the Australian landscape. Her vivid storytelling pulls you into a compelling world you won't be in a hurry to leave. There is a cosy quality to Whisky Valley, but it's cosy with a bite as the reader rushes towards the final dramatic showdown.' Vikki Petraitis, author of The Unbelieved --------------- Author Info Born in New York, Joan Sauers is a screenwriter, producer and author who worked in London, Los Angeles and New York before settling in Australia. She has lectured in screenwriting in Sydney, London, Paris, Berlin and Casablanca, and has had fifteen books published in Australia, the United States, India and Japan. She was script editor on films including The Babadook and TV shows Rake and The Principal, and has written many screenplays. Most recently, Joan was a writer on the TV series Wakefield, which aired on Showtime in the US, and Ladies in Black, both for the ABC. She is writing the screenplay for a sci-fi romance created by her daughter, and divides her time between Sydney and the Southern Highlands. She has one daughter and two grandsons.
