A lot of heat emanates from the pages of this book: the enervating heat of the Australian desert; the heat generated by sheer suspense; and the heat from the sexual undertones that pervade the story. A housekeeper/companion job in the Australian outback seems to present the perfect opportunity for Cassie and Graham to resolve their stalled relationship. However, almost from the moment of their arrival a series of increasingly disturbing events sets the tone for this high-quality, psychological thriller.
