Darwin’s Wake by Pete Mitchell
Arriving in Darwin to accept a lucrative job offer from his old school friend Roland Redman, Paul Winter arrives to discover that his friend has disappeared. At the same time, a sea container left on the docks in Australia’s searing Top End heat reveals a shocking crime of international significance.
Sergeant Bill Yates from the Northern Territory Police Force races the clock to ensure the perpetrators of this crime and brought to justice.
His focus turns to Kamahli, a beautiful refugee from Sri Lanka’s long and brutal civil war. Does she hold the key to Roland’s disappearance and the solution to the crimes?
In Darwin’s Wake, lives and cultures collide amidst the buildup to the North’s monsoon, where tempers flare and humidity becomes an oppressor.
As Paul Winter delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of intrigue, danger, and unexpected connections, that will challenge everything he thought he knew. Old allegiances are challenged and social expectations morph into confusion. With each step, he inches closer to uncovering the truth and solving the mystery of his friend’s disappearance.
As tension escalates and secrets unravel, Darwin’s Wake takes readers on a thrilling journey through the heart-pounding landscapes of northern Australia.
Pete Mitchell’s captivating storytelling combines suspense and heart, offering a gripping tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Prepare to be immersed in a world where nothing is as it seems and where solving the puzzle may mean risking everything.
In this inspirational debut novel, Pete Mitchell asks the ultimate question: How far would you go to protect the ones you love?
Get ready to dive into a page-turner that will leave you breathless and craving more.
Darwin’s Wake is the fictional debut of Australian author Pete Mitchell. His second novel is due for release in late 2025. Don’t miss it.