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In the serene setting of Vanuatu’s Santo Island, tranquility shatters when the lifeless body of a French farmer, Guy Simeon, is discovered on the pristine white sands of Champagne Beach. 


As they delve deeper, a labyrinth of secrets, coercion, and lies emerges. Simeon’s missing wife and strained relationship with his son paint a complex picture of his troubled life. 


Moreover, his financial woes and grievous interactions with locals only deepen the pool of suspects. 


From the bustling port town of Luganville to the idyllic beaches and azure waters of Santo, George and Jayline tirelessly pursue leads, but find themselves entangled in a web of confusion with no clear motive, weapon, or suspect in sight.

Mystery, Thriller, Suspense

About The Author

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Matt Francis is an Australian based academic with a love of Vanuatu and the Pacific. 


He has spent the last two decades researching and writing about this part of the world. 


Matt Francis began his career working for an international aid agency and has undertaken development-based work across Asia and the Pacific.

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