Reckonings
An Australian Outback Thriller
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Pub Date Jul 30 2026 | Archive Date Aug 23 2026
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Description
A deadly bushfire. A web of lies. A desperate mother with everything to lose.
Amid a fatal Australian bushfire, a young mother and baby vanish, presumed dead.
The only person who knows the truth has spent fifteen years in prison for their murder.
But now Jake Evans is out, and he will stop at nothing for revenge.
Two thousand kilometres away, in the tiny outback town of Saltbush, Bella is raising her teenage daughter, Tilly. Here, no one knows of her past or the horrors of that fateful fire.
Until now.
Jake’s arrival in Saltbush brings with it violence and an inferno of memories Bella isn’t ready to confront. Will she pay a deadly price to keep the truth hidden?
The past can’t stay buried forever.
It’s time for a reckoning.
Advance Praise
"The Australian landscape simmers with menace in this tense, propulsive thriller. The characters are layered and complex, the plot satisfyingly twisty, and the devastating ripple effect of childhood trauma is handled with skill and sensitivity. This is outback noir with heart."
- Lisa Kenway, Winner of the 2025 Ned Kelly Award for All You Took From Me
"A gripping ride right to the end. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, the story twists again. With a real outback Australian atmosphere, this will leave you thinking long after you close the last page."
- Rebecca Heath, International Bestselling Author of The Summer Party
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781764362436 |
| PRICE | |
| PAGES | 309 |
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Featured Reviews
Leanne D, Reviewer
A gripping ride filled with intention that turns to curiosity. The Australian outback is heating up in this thriller and I was impressed with every step.
Martha B, Reviewer
A very good Australian, psychological and suspense filled drama which had me intrigued right from the start. Set in two different timescales, which worked really well, it was filled with atmosphere and emotions. I liked the relationship between Bella and Tilly, very realistic, believable characters. An exciting drama which I would recommend to lovers of thrillers. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.
Lauren C, Reviewer
What an incredible Australian thriller from Louise Jourdan!
Reckonings had all of the makings of a good suspense thriller: intrigue, pacing, character development, and twists. The shifting of timelines and character POVs also kept the storyline exciting and the pacing quick. The story never felt dull, and the plot had constant momentum that kept my curiosity churning. While reading, I had a few questions and wasn't convinced on some of the plot lines, but that's because Louise hoodwinked me with some incredible twists at the end! I love when there twists that I don't even see coming!
One of the better aspects of the book was the character development; sometimes thrillers can remain fairly surface level, which is fine, but I also appreciate getting to know characters' backstories.
I really enjoyed this, and think it's much better than some of the thriller bestsellers out there. Thank you Louise for sending me a copy to review!
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