In a small Queensland town overshadowed by endless fields of cane, the disappearance of a teenage girl unsettles an already fractured community. Rumours spread quickly, suspicions take root, and long-held grudges simmer just below the surface. As the search intensifies, the oppressive landscape of the cane fields becomes a character of its own—haunting, claustrophobic, and filled with secrets.
Maryrose Cuskelly masterfully weaves a story of mystery, tension, and human frailty. With no suspects and little evidence, the town teeters on the edge of hysteria, exposing old wounds and unearthing hidden truths. The Cane is both a compelling crime drama and a sharp exploration of the darkness that can linger within tight-knit communities.