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Another outstanding outback novel
The Lost Man is a standalone novel rather than an Aaron Falk thriller (although there is a vague reference to a distant family link to the events in The Dr... READ MORE
Excellent
Full of dark family secrets this thriller is set in the Australian outback and it's a testament to the author's skills that in the wet UK I could visualise... READ MORE
Atmospheric
My favourite thing about Jane Harper is her ability to convey the nuances of the harsh Australian climate. I can almost feel the oppressive heat and sense ... READ MORE
Environmentally Rich and Atmospheric
Jane Harper is the gift that keeps on giving. In fact, I loved The Dry and Force of Nature so much that I wrote about them in my 3rd year crime fiction ass... READ MORE
Great narrative layers that keep you guessing
This was such an atmospheric book and Harper does a peerless job of describing the desolation and heat of the Queensland Outback. This tells the story of N... READ MORE
And she's done it again! Superb!
I've said it before and I'll say it again - I'm not much of a crime fiction/thriller reader, but give me a Jane Harper novel and I'm utterly hooked! The L... READ MORE
Synopsis
Shortlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2020
He had started to remove his clothes as logic had deserted him, and his skin was cracked. Whatever had been going through Cameron's mind when he was alive, he didn't look peaceful in death.
Two brothers meet at the remote border of their vast cattle properties under the unrelenting sun of the outback. In an isolated part of Australia, they are each other's nearest neighbour, their homes hours apart.
They are at the stockman's grave, a landmark so old that no one can remember who is buried there. But today, the scant shadow it casts was the last hope for their middle brother, Cameron. The Bright family's quiet existence is thrown into grief and anguish.
Something had been troubling Cameron. Did he choose to walk to his death? Because if he didn't, the isolation of the outback leaves few suspects...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9780349142135
- Number of pages: 432
- Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 30 mm
- Weight: 320g
Customer Reviews
View allDust and harsh temperatures under a monstrous sky.
“The Lost Man,” is a worthy addition to Jane Harper’s thrillers. At it’s heart is the complicated relationships within this family. It is all consuming. Gr... READ MORE
Five stars not enough for this author
Loved Jane Harper's The Dry and Force of Nature, so could not wait to start reading The Lost Man.
What a rollercoaster
The book starts at a slow pace - in... READ MORE
Be immersed in the Australian outback where there are more secrets than people...
I have loved both Jane Harper novels so far and this, the third is right up there.
She is the Queen of the remote, raw and visceral Australian setting. Yo... READ MORE
Sorry mate...........
Two years ago I read the debut novel The Dry by Jane Harper and I thought it was fresh, intelligent with the great rugged Australian outback forming a beau... READ MORE
Beautiful
An absolutely amazing piece of storytelling. I was really impressed by tone and the texture woven into the story. She is now my favorite Author & I eagerly... READ MORE
Great read.
I wasn’t sure about this book when I first got it. It wasn’t the kind of story I usually read but I wasn’t disappointed. It’s a great read. Intense, atmosp... READ MORE
Jane Harper's best yet!
Nothing feels like a virtual trip to Australia quite like a novel written by the talented Jane Harper. The Lost Man is a terrific standalone novel that bri... READ MORE
She's done it again...
Yep kept me up for hours trying to work it out! I love crime/thrillers but I'm picky - they have to be well written, have characters you are involved with ... READ MORE
She has done it again!
Thank you to the publishers for this review copy.
I have loved Jane's previous two thrillers so I had very high expectations for this one!
I couldn't guess... READ MORE
HOT STUFF!
This is the third novel by the brilliant Jane Harper and for me the best so far. From the outset the scene is set as you know there is a body and who it i... READ MORE
Another brilliant book from Jane Harper!
Full disclaimer. I'm a big fan of Jane Harper's Aaron falk novels. I was a little disappointed by 'Force of Nature', but only because I thought 'The Dry' w... READ MORE
Gritty with a shocking conclusion
Jane has a skill as an author who takes a small cast of characters and creates a crime thriller that is so cleverly written that even with the clues starin... READ MORE
Great premise, but....
I absolutely loved The Dry - which I found quite dense/“literary”, yet completely enthralling. Then came Force of Nature which seemed much more formulaic t... READ MORE
Atmospheric
I guess every review of The Lost Man will describe it as atmospheric but the dry, dusty landscape is a central character here. The isolation of living hour... READ MORE
Imagine a country house mystery but substitute the Australian Outback for the country house
I have just finished reading The Lost Man by Jane Harper and what a terrific book it is. It reminds me of one of those country house mysteries that Agatha... READ MORE
Atmospheric character-driven novel
This is an excellent read that I thoroughly enjoyed. The main character, Nathan, is so well portrayed - living in isolation in a poorly populated area of t... READ MORE
Brilliant
Once i started reading i couldnt put the book down. Was so gripping.
An atmsopheric, location driven read.
There is something hauntingly claustrophobic about the outback, at least when Jane Harper portrays it. The environment is as much of a character as the hu... READ MORE
Clever, character led thriller against the harsh background of the Australian countryside
I'm grateful to the publisher for a free copy of this book as part of it's blogtour.
Nathan Bright's dog has died, his woman has left him and, even if his... READ MORE
First class
One of the best psychological thrillers I've read and in my opinion her best. All about unravelling the past around a dead man who appears to have died in ... READ MORE
The Lost Man by Jane Harper
I received a free eARC of this book from the publisher but that has in no way influenced my review. I am a huge fan of Harper’s writing having loved her p... READ MORE
I would definitely recommend this book
The story was slow to develop but once it got going I could not put it down
Suspense novel set in the AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK
The Outback: …..it doesn’t take much for things to go wrong….
The Stockman’s Grave is pivotal to the story and it is here, in the desolate spot that has s... READ MORE
Absolutely amazing
In the vast Australian outback stands a lonely grave known locally as ‘The Stockman’s Grave’. It has stood alone for over 100 years, until now. Cameron Bri... READ MORE
The Lost Man
Since they have not heard from their brother Cameron who was due to meet them, Nathan and Bub set out for the remote border of their land in the Australian... READ MORE
Great setting, mediocre plot
When Cameron Bright is found dead in the Australian wilderness miles from his car, his brother Nathan is determined to find out what happened. But what sec... READ MORE
Her best novel yet
The Lost Man is an all-consuming, immersive read. Three brothers, one long term friend and hired hand. Each of them, in their own way, deserving of Jane Ha... READ MORE
Best on yet.
I have enjoyed all her books. However I loved The lost man. Beautifully described and written.
Brilliant Aussie slow-burn crime fiction.
The Lost Man is a stand-alone novel by award-winning, best-selling Australian author, Jane Harper. In outback Queensland, Nathan Bright and his teenaged so... READ MORE