Chain of Evidence
# Chain of Evidence

Chain of Evidence is a 2007 Ned Kelly Award-winning novel by the Australian author Garry Disher.

## Story outline

Hal Challis is head of a crime investigation unit for Victoria Police, based on the Mornington Peninsula. He has traveled back to his hometown of Mawsons Bluff in South Australia to be with his father who is dying. While there he investigates the disappearance of his sister's husband, missing for five years.

Back in Mornington Ellen Destry is filling in for Challis and house-sitting for him. She is investigating the disappearance of a child walking home from school.

## Awards

* Ned Kelly Award, Best novel, 2007: winner
