Owl Of Darkness (Fly By Night)

A shadow falls across a sleepy Australian town, and one sharp mind must chase the truth through fog, fear and fast-moving danger. Owl of Darkness (Fly By Night) is a classic mystery novel that grips from the first clue. When a seemingly routine disappearance spirals into murder, the puzzle sends ripples through a community built on secrets. This 1930s mystery pairs tight, atmospheric plotting with razor-edged suspense as the sleuth unravels alibis, motives and a cunningly hidden past. Fans of detective fiction and whodunit novels will relish the layered clues and vintage crime story pacing that defined early Australian suspense writing. Beyond a propulsive crime thriller, Owl of Darkness occupies a special place in literary history: a Max Afford book (Fly By Night series) that helped shape Australian detective fiction with its blend of local color and universal suspense. Its period detail, moral complexity, and inventive plotting make it essential for collectors of classic mystery and readers seeking a suspenseful read with vintage charm. This edition republished by Alpha Editions after decades out of print has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it s a collector s item and cultural treasure, newly accessible for fans of crime thriller, detective fiction, and those discovering a foundational Australian author for the first time. Rediscover Owl of Darkness: a timeless whodunit reborn.