Exiles is the third, and seemingly last, book in the popular Aaron Falk series by Jane Harper.
The series follows the investigations of federal agent Aaron Falk as he uncovers dark secrets in small Australian towns, blending gripping suspense with atmospheric settings.
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Federal Investigator Aaron Falk visits Southern Australian wine country for a friend’s baby’s christening, but mystery follows him. A year after Kim Gillespie disappeared at a town festival, her daughter pleads for information. Falk and his friend Raco can’t resist investigating.
As Falk delves into the close-knit community, he uncovers hidden fractures and long-buried truths about Kim’s disappearance. What would make a mother abandon her child? What happened to Kim Gillespie?
Exiles Book Review
I’ve always liked Aaron Falk as a character, and it’s bittersweet to think that Exiles might be the last book that revolves around him. That said, I did enjoy the ending and found the story as a whole to be really satisying.
Jane Harper has done a fantastic job weaving together Falk’s personal life and the case he’s investigating, making them feel deeply intertwined.
The mystery itself was really compelling. I was constantly coming up with my own theories about what happened to Kim, just to be proven wrong!
Jane Harper’s knack for creating authentic, well-developed characters really shines through in this novel. I was completely drawn into the story, as I always am with her books.
One of the things I love most about Jane Harper’s mysteries is her writing style. Her depiction of small communities and the mysteries within them feels almost understated yet so compelling. She always brings such depth to her stories and the festival where Kim went missing was painted so vividly, I almost felt like I was there.
Overall, Exiles is a great mystery full of heart. Jane Harper’s ability to create a vivid location and an authentic cast of characters, combined with a compelling plot, makes this book a must-read. Even though I’m sad to see Falk’s journey potentially come to an end, this was a satisfying and engaging finale.
For another book with a likeable main character attempting to solve a crime, We Begin at the End by Chris Whittaker is a fantastic read and one of my favourite crime books of all time.
