'This twisty, heart-in-the-mouth thriller had me racing through the pages, desperate to discover the final destination of Katy's road trip on the west coast. Red River Road is utterly compelling, cleverly crafted and emotionally intelligent. It takes us on a deep dive into the human psyche, and the relationships between sisters, brothers, couples and friends. Like me, you'll be absolutely captivated by this smart, searing story set against a beautiful but dangerous landscape.' - Petronella McGovern

'An exquisitely tense, thrilling and enjoyable puzzle of a book.' Christian White

'Dazzling, compulsive and head-spinningly twisty, Red River Road confirms Downes as one of the brightest stars in psychological suspense.' Candice Fox

'Red River Road takes us beyond the shiny exterior of #vanlife and deep into the secrets we keep. Tension, suspense, and characters who get more than they bargained for - this is Downes at her absolute best.' Hayley Scrivenor

'Beautifully immersive and shockingly clever, Red River Road is a compelling psychological thriller that keeps readers guessing til the last chapter. With this deep delve in the human psyche, Downes earns her place among the genre's best authors.' Ashley Kalagian-Blunt

'Red River Road is a pulse-pounding road-trip thriller with a backdrop to die for and a twist that will leave you with your jaw on the floor. I absolutely inhaled it!' Hannah Richell

'Strap in and brace yourself for one hell of a road trip. Twisty, terrifying this was a total thrill ride.' Sarah Bailey

'Gripping'. - News Corp

'[A] well-written and twisty story'. - Good Reading

'This taut psychological thriller ensures the reader never truly knows who to believe'. - Readings Monthly

'Red River Road is so hard to put down, Downes successfully keeps you thirsty from cliff hanger to cliff hanger. My opinion is that it is begging for a horror film adaptation'. - The AU review

'The missing solo traveller in remote Australia is a familiar story but Downes has handled it well, and given it new life'. - The Weekend Australian

'Possibly the best thriller of the year so far ... it's brilliant'. - Better Reading

'Downes creates a gripping dynamic'. - Open Book

'Hooks you from the start'. - GT Magazine

'Put down your phone and pick up Red River Road'. - Sisters In Crime

'A must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery with substance'. - Novel Feelings