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Otto was a star surfer back in California, but now he just wants a fresh start. When fires break out in Red Sands, the locals are suspicious. It's no coincidence that Otto's at the scene every time.

Is it?

Milly isn't so sure. Public opinion isn't always right - that's why she has to work so hard if she wants to beat her 'perfect' brother and become captain of the surf lifesaving club. What if Otto is innocent?

Can Otto and Milly trust each other to find the truth behind the fires? And what happens when you do the wrong things for the right reasons?

A fiery whodunit, a thriller of surf and sea; We Saw What You Started is a suspenseful exploration of loyalty, family and friendship.

  • Oscar ~ 14 years

    ‘An action-packed whodunnit from start to finish. I couldn’t put it down.’

  • Sophia ~ 12 years

    ‘From the moment I picked it up, I was utterly captivated and found it impossible to put down. It tells a story filled with mystery, adventure, and relationships. My favourite character is Milly. She is strong and fierce and not afraid to break the rules. Like me, Milly loves the beach. Luna is her best friend, and she is intelligent and sweet. ‘We Saw What You Started’ is a fascinating book about Australian teens solving a mystery that may change all of their lives.’

  • Issac ~ 13 Years

    ‘This is one the greatest books I have ever read, with characters I can relate to and suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat.’

  • Lucy ~ 11 years

    ‘So much suspense and amazing imagery! I loved how this book had a bit of everything - mystery, adventure and love. It had me hooked from the start and I couldn’t put it down! The characters felt so real, and the story was super intense. I was totally lost in the mystery and felt like I was solving it along with the characters. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. If you love mystery and romance you have to read this.’

  • LIAM ~ 13 YEARS

    This book was mysterious and suspenseful with lots of action. I really liked the Australian coastal town setting. We visit the beaches here in Sydney often and while it's much busier, it did remind me of watching the surf life savers train here. There was lots of action in this book and I had a few characters I thought may have been responsible for the fires but didn't guess how it ended. I am reading a lot of crime fiction and mystery books now and this was a great one.

  • Dray ~ 11 Years

    This book is epic! It’s packed with mystery, adventure, suspense, friendships, and tonnes of action — I felt like I was right there, solving the mystery alongside the characters. Every chapter made me want to keep reading. If you love a thrilling whodunit, you must read this!

Three deadly fires.

One suspect.

Too many secrets.

Fire, lies, rivalry, a new boy, first love and small-town suspicions threaten a coastal town in this YA mystery for 11+ readers.