The story follows Charlie Deravin, a police officer currently on disciplinary leave for assaulting a superior. He returns to his childhood home in Menlo Beach, where he becomes obsessed with a twenty-year-old cold case: the disappearance of his mother, Rose. His father, also a former detective, remains the primary suspect despite having been acquitted years ago.
The German edition, translated by Peter Torberg, was published by Unionsverlag in August 2022. Garry Disher: "Stunde der Flut" - Abschied von den Eltern Garry Disher Stunde Der Flut rar
The novel is characterized by its atmospheric setting and deep dive into family trauma: The story follows Charlie Deravin, a police officer
: The narrative is set against a backdrop of modern Australian issues, including the 2019-2020 bushfires and the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The German edition, translated by Peter Torberg, was
: After two decades of uncertainty, skeletal remains are discovered at a local construction site, forcing Charlie to confront the dark history of his family.