The First Law Of The Bush by Geoff Parkes

Set in the rugged King Country of 1990s New Zealand, When the Bush Holds Secrets plunges into a world of rural noir, where shadows linger beneath the stunning landscapes.

One year after Bill Dickerson’s horrifying death from a viaduct, his widow Carol is desperate for answers. Was it suicide, a tragic accident, or something far more sinister?

Carol turns to Ryan Bradley, a lawyer newly returned to the remote town of Nashville, seeking justice in a case that seems doomed from the start. Bill’s employer denies responsibility, Carol’s friends offer cold shoulders, and the only witnesses – co-workers Gav Coates and Wati Reynolds – offer no solace. Even Senior Sergeant ‘Stinger’ Nettle seems more interested in overlooking Wati’s illegal activities than investigating the death.

But in a town where secrets run deep, nothing is as it appears. For one resident of Nashville, the wrong question could prove fatal.

Features & Benefits

• Author: Geoff Parkes
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 352
• Pub date: 5th January 2026