Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor is a gripping and emotionally charged mystery set in a small Australian town.
I was immediately drawn into the lives of the towns people, all of whom are deeply affected by the disappearance of a young girl named Esther, which shatters the town’s sense of safety.
As the days stretch on, the secrets and unspoken truths begin to unravel in the community, where it seems everyone has something to hide. I can’t help but feel the tension growing as the search for Esther intensifies.
As I move through the story, I am struck by how the trauma of loss echoes through the community, leaving no one untouched. Dirt Town is not just a mystery, but a powerful exploration of how tragedy can divide a town, and I am left contemplating the delicate balance between hope and despair that the characters face.
Read-a-likes would be Jane Harper or Liane Moriarty. Perfect for fans of crime novels that delve into the psychological impact of tragedy on small communities.
I got this as an audiobook through BorrowBox. I was travelling, so I wanted a book with twists and turns and Dirt Town was exactly that.
-Rachel, Leeton Library
