Black River

Matthew Spencer was a newspaper journalist at The Australian for twenty years. He lives in Sydney with his wife and three children. Black River is his first novel. For more information, visit www.matthewspencer.com.au or follow him on Instagram (@matthewspencerauthor).

“Spencer’s fiction debut…features a straightforward detective plot that’s enriched and deepened by touching on issues of class, race, and gender. An engaging police procedural with a little something extra.” —Kirkus Reviews“Dark, gritty, tense, atmospheric. I loved Black River.” —Candice Fox, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Sharply plotted and relentlessly paced, it kept me guessing until the last page.” —Michael Robotham, New York Times bestselling author of When You Are Mine“A meticulous thriller with a cast of stand-out characters and an intriguing setting. I could not stop reading it.” —Sarah Bailey, author of The Dark Lake“Propulsive and intricate. A crime thriller that is absolutely not to be missed.” —Hayley Scrivenor, author of Dirt Town“Black River hooked me and wouldn’t let me go. You’re going to want to read this one with all the lights on.” —Tim Ayliffe, author of The Enemy Within