Set against the vibrant and volatile backdrop of Sydney's Mardi Gras, The Mardi Gras Murders follows Detective Sergeant Helen Wheeler - "Hell on Wheels" to her squad - and her young partner, Detective Constable Rick Cooper, a rising star with secrets of his own. When a street kid turns up battered and terrified, the pair uncover a network of exploitation and violence that stretches from Darlinghurst's neon-lit alleys to the city's corridors of power. But as the city prepares for its biggest celebration of pride and defiance, old ghosts return - and Rick's private life threatens to collide with his professional one. A gripping, character-driven mystery about courage, prejudice, and belonging, The Mardi Gras Murders blends crime, compassion, and the heart of Sydney itself. Perfect for fans of Katherine Howell, Marele Day, and Michael Connelly - and anyone who loves a good detective story with a queer heart.