The Sheep And The Wolves

A cunning pastoral riddle sheep and wolves wear the same faces here. In The Sheep And The Wolves, Max Afford weaves a taut, suspenseful plot that transforms a quiet Australian backcountry into the stage for a chilling whodunit novel. When a seemingly routine loss on a sheep run spirals into murder and betrayal, a pragmatic investigator must untangle layers of motive, social pressure, and psychological intrigue. Afford s prose drives a classic mystery novel forward with the momentum of a crime thriller, balancing antique atmosphere with razor-sharp clues and human complexity. The result is a detective fiction jewel: a slow-burn 1930s mystery that rewards patient readers and fans of vintage crime fiction alike. This edition restores a title long absent from shelves. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, The Sheep And The Wolves has been carefully restored for today s and future generations cleaned, annotated, and presented as more than a reprint. Collectors will recognize it as a cultural treasure; casual readers will be gripped by its suspenseful plotting and the authentic flavor of an Australian detective story. Fans of Max Afford books and the Inspector Creighton series will find familiar ingenuity and psychological depth, while newcomers will discover why this classic mystery still matters. Perfect for readers who love classic mystery, detective fiction, psychological intrigue, and 1930s mystery atmospheres this restored volume is a must-have for shelves and sleuthing hearts.