It was originally published in the Australia by Angus & Robertson in 1937, and subsequently serialised in The Australian Journal in Melbourne between March and October 1937.
[1] "It's a weird mystery of an apparently maniacal murderer, 'The Strangler,' who on nights of wind and sandstorm waylays and throttles his belated victims.
"[2] The action of the novel takes place around Silverton, New South Wales and the nearby Barrier Range which is north and east of Broken Hill.
[1] The Examiner reviewer noted: "In Winds of Evil Mr. Upfield has developed the theory that weather has an influence on the actions of men, and each time a heavy electrically-charged dust storm sweeps over the outback town of Carie he allows murder to be done.
"[7] In the Workers' Weekly Jean Devanny concluded: "It is safe to say that the reader desiring relaxation from heavy reading, or one seeking mere entertainment will find in Upfield's book all the interest of a thriller cinema show and more prolonged.