But far from unearthing a man of murderous intent, Hohl’s back story reveals a family tragedy in which he was an innocent victim. Is Hohl the cold-blooded predator the media paints him as or just fodder for a vociferous press baying for blood? Schlakier seems to be the only person who believes his target is not guilty, even while evidence to the contrary continues to mount. But as Schlakier traverses the streets of Melbourne, the state and the entire continent in search of clues, each lead propels him further into jeopardy – and a step closer to the man who will put his very own life in peril.
Author's note: This work is inspired by the life of Robert Durst and the documentary, The Jinx, which chronicles it.
Robert Blain was born in Glasgow, Scotland and immigrated to Australia with his family, aged three. He grew up and was educated in Melbourne and has divided his adult life between Hong Kong and Melbourne, where he has worked for various international and trade magazines as an editor. He has written, and continues to write, works of fiction and plans to become a full-time novelist in the near future.