Slash

“Another timely piece of crime fiction from Strawhan, drawn vividly from local events, but one that deserves to be celebrated far beyond our shores.” - The New Zealand Herald

“Dark, fast-paced and emotionally raw, Slash confirms Gavin Strawhan as a major voice in New Zealand crime fiction.” - NZ Booklover

“A fast-paced and snappy read” - Radio New Zealand

A year after a brutal shootout, ex-police sergeant Honey Chalmers is a hot mess, drinking too much and eating too little, working casual gigs for a shady firm of private investigators - while holding conversations with a ghost.

Honey’s quest brings her in conflict with dangerous locals and takes her from the wrecked forests of Tairāwhiti to the dark side of Fiji - into the orbit of a strange, secretive teen, a deranged forestry boss, and a terrifying ex-cop turned drug lord.

The closer Honey gets to the truth, the closer she comes to spinning out of control, leading to a final showdown with a killer who’d do anything to keep the past buried.