<b>From the intriguing <i>Echo Lake</i>, Rose McHugh, curious historian-turned-detective, returns to solve her next compelling mystery in the moody Southern Highlands.</b><br/><br/><b>A missing violinist. A rising flood. A race against time. Intrigue, music and danger collide in <i>Whisky Valley</i>. </b><br/><br/>After nearly being murdered last year, Rose McHugh battles anxiety as she uses her investigative skills to find her son's best friend, a famous violinist who is missing along with his priceless violin. <br/><br/>As floodwaters rise, Rose uncovers secrets and lies among the missing man's fellow musicians, as well as their patron and her enigmatic psychologist husband. <br/><br/>But when a body is found, can Rose shield her son from suspicion? <br/><br/><b>Praise for <i>Whisky Valley</i>:</b> <br/><br/>'An intoxicating blend of suspense and melody, <i>Whisky Valley</i> hits all the right notes. A must-read for fans of cosy crime with a touch of mystery and a load of charm.' <b>Joanna Jenkins, author of <i>How to Kill a Client</i></b> <br/><br/>'Joan Sauers masterfully intertwines intrigue, romance, dogs, and the beauty of the Australian landscape. Her vivid storytelling pulls you into a compelling world you won't be in a hurry to leave. There is a cosy quality to <i>Whisky Valley</i>, but it's cosy with a bite as the reader rushes towards the final dramatic showdown.' <b>Vikki Petraitis, author of <i>The Unbelieved</i></b> <br/><br/><b>Praise for <i>Echo Lake</i>:</b> <br/><br/>'As cosy as it is compulsive, Sauers brings the eerie beauty of winter in the Southern Highlands to life. A highly recommended, vivid read!' <b>Jacqueline Bublitz, author of <i>Leave the Girls Behind</i></b> <br/><br/>'Not just a whodunnit, <i>Echo Lake</i> also contemplates what makes for a good life, reminds the reader of the importance of historical truth and throws in a ghost story for good measure.' <b>Maryrose Cuskelly, author of<i> The Cane</i></b> <br/><br/>'Move over Miss Marple. With its indefatigable heroine, mist-shrouded setting, cast of quirky characters and as many trips to the pub as there are mysteries to solve, <i>Echo Lake</i> is cosy crime at its dynamic, atmospheric best - and Sauers is certainly a writer to watch.' <b>Anna Downes, author of <i>The Shadow House</i></b><br/><br/>'Full of atmosphere; the very landscape echoes both freedom and foreboding. Rose McHugh, middle-aged and newly single, is a convincing, compelling and intelligent protagonist who stumbles onto a mystery and won't let it go.' <b>Vikki Petraitis, author of <i>The Unbelieved</i></b>