Better the Blood

Set against the backdrop of New Zealand's colonial history, the debut thriller features Hana Westerman, a determined Māori detective grappling with personal and professional challenges. When she investigates a ritualistic murder linked to a historic crime involving the unjust execution of a Māori Chief, she uncovers a chilling pattern of retribution tied to her own ancestry. As Hana confronts her past and the implications of utu, she finds herself hunting a serial killer, raising profound questions about identity and loyalty amidst systemic injustices.