The German edition, translated by Peter Torberg, was published by Unionsverlag in August 2022. Garry Disher: "Stunde der Flut" - Abschied von den Eltern

The story follows Charlie Deravin, a police officer currently on disciplinary leave for assaulting a superior. He returns to his childhood home in Menlo Beach, where he becomes obsessed with a twenty-year-old cold case: the disappearance of his mother, Rose. His father, also a former detective, remains the primary suspect despite having been acquitted years ago.

: Critics from Deutschlandfunk Kultur and Unionsverlag praise the book for its nuanced character development and its bleak yet compelling exploration of generational silence and toxic masculinity.

: The narrative is set against a backdrop of modern Australian issues, including the 2019-2020 bushfires and the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(English title: The Way It Is Now ) is a 2022 crime novel by acclaimed Australian author Garry Disher .