When hordes of eighteen-year-olds descend on the Peninsula to celebrate the end of exams, the overstretched police of Waterloo know what to expect. Party drugs, public drunkenness; maybe even drink-spiking and sexual assault.

What they don’t count on is a brutal bashing that turns political. The victim is connected. And for Detective Inspector Hal Challis, newly embarked on a relationship with his sergeant, Ellen Destry, this is not the best time to have the brass on his back. Especially when a bludgeoned corpse is found outside town and it becomes clear something much darker than adolescent craziness is going down.

Praise for Blood Moon:

'One of the best writers in the country...Disher weaves this web of intrigue and murder with a masterful touch. There's a vast gallery of characters to enjoy and they're drawn, without exception, with commendable economy, pace and insight. The action is taut and every line of dialogue rings as clearly as a bell. BLOOD MOON is a fine example of just how good crime writing can be.'

— Australian

‘Disher is delivering the best crime fiction around.’

— Peter Corris

‘Fans of Garry Disher’s crime novels featuring Sergeant Ellen Destry and D. I. Hal Challis will certainly not be disappointed in this book, the fifth in the series. Disher’s skilful writing grabs the reader’s attention within the first pages ad doesn’t let go until the book reaches its very satisfying conclusion…The murder investigation is cleverly woven into a book with twists and turns which deal with interesting characters and their problems…well written, thought provoking and gripping, will appeal to readers of Ian Rankin and Michael Robotham.’

— Australian Bookseller & Publisher