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By: Shankari Chandran
Narrated by: Shabana Azeez
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It was a beautiful evening. The wind gathered speed, lifting the frangipanis from the grove behind him, pink and yellow petals defying gravity. Beyond the trees, hidden by the foliage and rows of towering palm trees, the detention centre slept fitfully in the heavy summer heat. The palms blocked the ocean gust that now swirled around him, filling his lungs with the taste of temple flowers and salt. It reminded him of home. He took a deep breath, stepped off the escarpment and felt the red sand rush up towards him.
Arriving in Australia seeking asylum, Fina dedicates herself to aiding the refugees who are held in Port Camden, a remote island outpost. Over time she settles into a life within a community of like-minded people, finding a new family, far from her original home. After she speaks out for those being detained, Fina becomes the focus of a media storm that leads to her arrest, and the threat of deportation.
When a security officer dies under suspicious circumstances, Lucky, a special investigator, arrives to uncover the truth. The mystery is tied to Fina’s fate—and the secrets she reveals will divide the town and the nation.

Safe Haven is about displacement and seeking refuge—but ultimately it is a story about finding home—and the lengths you’ll go to find safety and love.©2024 Shankari Chandran (P)2024 W. F. Howes ltd. & Ultimo Press Mystery Women Sleuths
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One hears so much about migrants crossing the Mediterranean, not so much about those trying to get into Australia.
I found this fascinating and ended up online looking up some history and facts about the Australian refugee policies.
The story covers those working on an island that houses asylum seekers, with a mystery involved.
I won't give away any spoilers, but I thought it well-written and narrated.

Topical and beautifully read

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