As opening scenes go, An Ill Wind by Margaret Hickey is hard to beat. Wind turbines stretch across the hills like something out of War of the Worlds, all spinning – except one. Turbine 82 stands eerily still. Hanging from one of its massive white blades is a body. Yep, I was hooked. Was it suicide? Murder? Whatever it was, it definitely wasn’t an accident.
Set in a small Aussie town, full of old secrets, messy relationships and people who can’t escape their past, the characters feel real and the tension builds in a natural way. It’s not flashy, but it’s smart, gritty and quietly gripping. A great pick if you like crime stories with atmosphere.
I can’t wait for our night with Margaret Hickey next month, will you be joining us?
Nicole, Temora Shire Library
***Borrow a copy of AN ILL WIND now and join us at Temora Shire Library for a Q&A with Margaret Hickey at ONE BOOK, ONE TEMORA on Friday 20th March at 6pm. Tickets available from our website until 12th March.***
