In Plain Sight

A character-driven crime novel that asks whether we can ever truly know what those closest to us are capable of.

Identical twin sisters with a secret they're working hard to protect. A sex-crimes detective returning to her home town and a past she'd hoped would remain buried. And a case that doesn't want to be solved.

The photos found on a USB are clear proof of a crime, and Detective Lara Wilton hopes she can wrap it up and get back to her life in the city. But the girls in the photos, now on the cusp of eighteen, are spinning an elaborate web of secrets, lies and manipulation. And the case will go nowhere without their cooperation.

Robyn Dennison's compelling debut crime novel dives into the world of police investigation where finding evidence is only part of the story. Her detectives are multifaceted, flawed and deeply human as they grapple with the constraints of the law and the fine line between their professional and personal lives. Her portrayal of the unforgettable twin sisters affords them dignity and agency in their determination to control the narrative of their lives—with consequences they could not have imagined.

In Plain Sight announces Robyn Dennison as a brilliant new voice in Australian literary crime. This is the must-read crime novel for 2026.