Purgatory

Purgatory Volume 1 is a police procedural mystery set in the early 1980s. Senior constable Greg Bowker faces a forced transfer to a remote Mallee town, where he manages a one-officer station. He arrives to find a dying community defined by extreme heat, dust, and isolation. While the locals welcome him, Bowker grows concerned by the actions of two delinquent teenagers.

This thriller and suspense novel follows Bowker as he investigates a hidden family secret. When a disappearance and murder occur, the young officer must navigate a dangerous path of deception. Purgatory Volume 1 blends elements of traditional detective work with a dark atmosphere, focusing on the challenges of law enforcement in a secluded rural setting.