Sinister Stones

By Arthur W. Upfield

Murder in the outback. Secrets buried in stone.

When a respected geologist mysteriously disappears in the remote Australian bush, Detective Inspector Napoleon “Bony” Bonaparte is called in to unravel the mystery. What begins as a routine investigation quickly turns into a dark web of deception, greed, and deadly secrets tied to ancient Aboriginal stone formations and the unforgiving landscape itself.

As Bony navigates the cultural tensions and natural dangers of the outback, he must rely on his unique mix of intuition, intellect, and cultural understanding to uncover the truth. But with each clue pointing deeper into a conspiracy that threatens to remain hidden, time is running out—and the stones may hold more than just history.

Sinister Stones blends classic detective fiction with rich Australian settings, offering a gripping mystery and a powerful portrait of cultural complexity. A must-read for fans of atmospheric crime novels and one of the most iconic investigators in Australian literature.