"Fast, lean and morally ambiguous. The Crack simmers with unease and will have you questioning the lines you would cross for the people you love."
Candice Fox — Red Belly Crossing
"A sharp and compelling debut, The Crack is a gripping race against time, featuring a morally complex protagonist, a missing child, and the lingering trauma of a sister’s unsolved disappearance."
Kate Horan — On the Edge
"Stephens’ wordcraft absolutely sings in this slow-burn mystery with a flawed heroine at its centre."
Michelle Prak — The Rush
"Tense, vivid, with a devastating resolution. If you only read one book this summer, make sure it’s The Crack."
Inessa Jackson — Devil Mountain
"A gripping, evocative and deeply-felt mystery, The Crack combines a propulsive missing-person investigation with a powerful exploration of family, grief and guilt, keeping you turning the pages right to the very end."