‘Dinuka McKenzie has crafted an accomplished first novel that’s superbly plotted, has an interesting small-town setting and is elevated by its refreshing heroine and a fascinating supporting cast. Having won the Banjo Prize prior to publication, The Torrent may mark the birth of a new star in Aussie crime.’ Craig Sisterson, NZ Listener

‘A stunning crime debut worthy of local and overseas accolades... McKenzie paints a detailed and eminently relatable picture of modern Australian country life, while populating it with a sympathetic, if ultimately flawed cast of characters … The Torrent reads like the work of a well-established author of long-standing, and will inevitably leave its readers with one annoyingly unscratchable itch – the urge to read the many preceding volumes, which, sadly, don’t exist, at least as yet.’ ArtsHub

‘[A] soaring and expertly executed debut … Dinuka McKenzie has written a searingly intelligent, engrossing and masterfully written story of crime, family and loyalty in a beautifully Australian setting. The Torrent had me turning the pages faster and faster as I progressed in my reading of this meticulously researched novel.’ She Society