Set in the mountains of the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, A Death In Blackwood is more than a murder mystery. It’s an in-depth look into intergenerational rural Australian life and relationships. A contemporary mystery exploring the lives and unique characters of a farming community. Returning to her childhood town of Blackwood for a family celebration brings a lot more complications than Jessica Collins had bargained for. An unexpected death in the small country town triggers suspicions for the police and relatives of the victim. Yet how does a mid-thirties, soon to be single, mother of two teenagers, and aspiring journalist, go about solving the mystery death? Jess has to rely on her instincts, intelligence … and the internet. She is determined to clear her brother’s name while discovering who really killed their uncle.