Jane Harper’s ‘The Lost Man’ is simply a wonderful book. From the very first chapter, this novel completely draws you in and keeps you interested and deeply invested in all of the characters. Jane Harper has a tremendous ability to set a scene, you can see and feel the Queensland Outback throughout this book.

‘The Lost Man’ is a thriller about the death of Cameron, a local man who is seemingly loved by the community. Cameron’s death may or may not be suspicious, with several different scenarios being likely for how he has died. Cameron’s brother Nathan is the main voice of the novel and although he is a deeply flawed character he is both very relatable and likeable. The third brother is Bub, the baby of the family who bore the brunt of their father’s brutality and is striving always to have his voice heard.

While the storyline is incredibly engaging the hero of ‘The Lost Man’ is the Australian landscape and Harper’s ability to describe it in a way that truly puts you in the heart of the Australian Outback.

If ‘The Lost Man’ was to be made into a movie I see Nathan being played by Eric Bana, Bub by Samuel Johnson and Cameron by Joel Edgerton.

I highly recommend ‘The Lost Man’ for any reader who enjoys a mystery novel. It will draw you in from the first chapter and keep you enthralled through to the end.