The Lost Man

An instant New York Times Bestseller. Two brothers meet in the remote Australian outback when the third brother is found dead, in this stunning new standalone novel from Jane Harper. A powerful and brutal story of suspense set against a formidable landscape, The Lost Man confirms Jane Harper, author of The Dry and Force of Nature, is one of the best new voices in writing today.

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Published Dec 31, 2019

368 pages

Average rating: 7.69

124 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Sue Dix
Mar 14, 2026
10/10 stars
This is Jane Harper’s third book, and it is a stand alone, not part of her Aaron Falk series, but it is so good! It is set in the harsh landscape of the Australian outback, a character in itself, at a cattle station. While it is about a mysterious death, it is also about a secretive and dysfunctional family. I could not put it down!
Anne-Marie Eberhardt
Jul 02, 2025
10/10 stars
When I first started this book, I wasn’t so sure about it. It roped me in and will stick with me for a long time!
Carol.Ann
Nov 16, 2023
8/10 stars
Jane Harper is an amazing storyteller! I was captivated from the first page to the last. Try as I might, I could not predict the solution to the mystery. Suspenseful, atmospheric, character- and plot-driven, this was a wonderfully satisfying read!
SouthLady
May 25, 2023
7/10 stars
Laborious to get through but well written.
sharon grant
Mar 29, 2022
Sharon Grant July 2019

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