Welcome to Hereabout, a small outback town nestled along the tranquil Wander Down Creek. But beneath the surface, trouble is brewing: wildlife trafficking threatens the community's peace, and everyone seems to have something to hide. Benjamin Koala, a former wildlife inspector and now owner of the Coolabah Inn, finds himself entangled in a dangerous personal investigation when his cousin Flo is kidnapped. By his side are the loyal Wacker Wombat, the ambitious journalist Timothy Foxborough, and the wise Ossie Goanna, the barber who knows everyone's secrets. As Mayor Sir Harald O'Hare forms mysterious alliances with the enigmatic English couple Lord and Lady Mole, the wandering storyteller Rusty Longhop must choose between his restless lifestyle and an opportunity that could change his life forever. From barbershop gossip to undercover investigations and a high-stakes rugby match that will unite the town, every page of this novel invites you to uncover the truths hidden behind the town's quiet facades. An adventure for those who love campfire stories, rich with unforgettable characters and unexpected twists.