🐂 A buried body. A haunted past. A truth someone will kill to keep hidden. In the blistering heat of Queensland’s outback, former bull rider Rocky Barnes wants nothing more than peace on his remote cattle station. But when a decomposed body emerges after heavy rain, Rocky is sucked into a dangerous web of corruption, crime, and long-buried secrets. Joined by fearless investigative journalist Alice Hart and tough jillaroo Bear, Rocky must confront the truth that destroyed his past, and the powerful men who will kill to keep the darkness buried. As loyalties fracture and violence rises, the outback becomes a battleground for justice, vengeance, and survival. By The Horns is a gritty Australian rural noir, perfect for readers who love Jane Harper, Chris Hammer, and Candice Fox. A gripping blend of crime fiction, outback mystery, and character-driven suspense. If you’re ready for a raw, atmospheric thriller where the past never stays buried, dive in now.