Ava Barry - Shoot the Moon (Hardcover)

Book Title: Shoot the Moon
Author: Ava Barry
Genre: Mystery Thriller (Private Investigator, Missing Person, Dark Secrets)

Why You’ll Love This

Shoot the Moon is a moody, intelligent mystery featuring Hollywood PI Rainey Hall. When a young artist goes missing, Rainey is pulled into a case that uncovers secrets from her own past. Set against LA’s shadowy art scene, this thriller is packed with atmosphere, psychological depth, and a sharp female lead.

Read If You Like

Michael Connelly’s layered investigations.
Gillian Flynn’s emotionally driven suspense.
Megan Abbott’s noir storytelling.
Colleen Hoover’s darker emotional arcs.

What Readers Are Saying

“Simmers with suspense and emotion.” – BookBrowse
“A compelling, psychologically complex mystery.” – Library Journal
“Ends with a heart-pounding, cinematic climax.” – Publishers Weekly

Local Insight

Ava Barry is based in Australia and brings a fresh voice to the mystery genre. Her background in storytelling includes work with Francis Ford Coppola’s Zoetrope: All-Story.