Pheasants Nest

A gripping, propulsive and brilliantly original debut by award-winning investigative journalist and writer Louise Milligan.

A gripping, fast-paced thriller, Pheasants Nest is a brilliantly original debut from award-winning journalist Louise Milligan.

Kate Delaney has made the biggest mistake of her life. One impulsive encounter on a girls’ night out leaves her kidnapped, bound and in the back of a stranger’s car.

As a crime reporter, Kate knows the grim statistics-most abducted women are never found alive. Her terrified boyfriend Liam, and the detectives who rally to find her, lose hope with every hour that passes.

Kate must summon all her courage to stay alive.

‘A compelling story, written with tautness and wit.’ Annabel Crabb

‘A gripping, sinister-yet also wryly funny and realistic-crime thriller.’ Jane Caro

‘A crime novel that could only be written by a fine journalist-so original, funny and true.’ David Marr

‘Wry observations of popular culture and Australian foibles … I simply didn’t want the book to end given the sheer delight of the storytelling.’ The Age