The Wolf Tree

*An Apple Best Audiobook of 2025*

On an Island full of secrets

The truth lies in the dark

A gripping and atmospheric debut crime thriller set on an isolated Scottish island…

A mysterious death

On a small island off the coast of Scotland, an isolated community is grieving. Eighteen-year-old Alan Ferguson was found at the foot of the lighthouse – an apparent suicide.

Two detectives trapped on an island

DIs Georgina Lennox and Richard Stewart are sent to investigate. But a raging storm keeps them trapped on the island for four days. And the locals don’t take kindly to mainlanders.

A village full of suspects

As George and Richie question the island’s inhabitants, they discover a village filled with superstition and shrouded in secrets.

But someone wants those secrets to stay buried. At any cost.

*Readers love THE WOLF TREE*

‘More twisted than you could imagine. Couldn't put it down.’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

‘A page turner, intriguing and fascinating.’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

‘Kept me guessing until the end.’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

‘Right at the very end was a shocker I hadn't seen coming.’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

About the author

Laura is a writer, editor and actor. As well as writing novels, she has penned several film and television projects for her production company Sibylline Films. Laura is also co-founder of Three Fates Theatre Company, and has performed across theatre, film, and television. The Wolf Tree is her debut novel. She lives in Naarm/Melbourne.