Wildling Road - Book One: Wildling K9 Mystery Series

** WINNER OF THE 2025 HAWKEYE MANUSCRIPT AWARD **

Atmospheric, emotional, and impossible to put down, Wildling Road is a gripping Australian rural noir that explores courage, belonging, and the unbreakable bond between a woman and her dog.

"The relationship between Mia and her dog Koda is what brings love and heart to the story."
"The blend of mystery, intrigue and unrelenting poignant moments had me turning the pages eagerly."
"A snowballing read of suspense!"
"This was a truly lovely read that I thoroughly enjoyed, especially as the story built toward a gripping and action-packed finale!"
"The small-town setting, combined with the snowy weather, created such a vivid and atmospheric backdrop that really pulled me in."

Beneath the snow-dusted peaks of Australia’s largest alpine national park lies the small farming town of Wildling, where the patriarchy rules, power is inherited—and secrets are worth killing for.

When a teenage girl disappears in Wildling National Park, canine search-and-rescue officer Mia Thomas and her border collie Koda are called to lead the search. What begins as a routine mission turns chilling when Koda leads them to the property of Jack Stanton - the town’s most powerful farmer.

Haunted by a fractured family and a mystic grandmother who lives by the laws of the land, Mia has always existed on the fringe of Wildling’s tight-knit community. She knows better than to cross one of its most powerful men, but when the case takes an unexpected turn, her instincts, and Koda’s, won’t let her walk away.

As danger closes in and the snow begins to fall, Mia must face the truth about Wildling, and herself, before the next girl goes missing.

Perfect for readers of Jane Harper, C.J Box, and Margaret Mizushima, this story will resonate with anyone who loves small-town mysteries, the connection we have with our dogs, and the wild beauty of the Australian landscape