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Gathering Storms

By Kerry McGinnis
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Kerry McGinnis's latest novel takes readers on a suspenseful journey set in the rugged landscapes of Northern Australia. It follows the story of a woman uncovering long-buried secrets after her brother disappears, drawing her into a web of mystery and intrigue. As she delves deeper, the novel presents a gripping tale of tenacity and resilience amid unfolding family dramas and potential danger.
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You might enjoy this gripping tale if you love a blend of rural settings and suspenseful narratives. It's a perfect choice for readers who appreciate intricate plot twists, complex characters, and a strong Australian atmosphere infused into a crime and thriller narrative.

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Set against the stunning backdrop of the Gulf country's monsoon season, this is a dramatic story of betrayal and forgiveness from bestselling author and Australia's authentic voice of the land.

An Unexpected Arrival

Penny Carter's quiet life in Southbend, running a nursery with her ex-father-in-law, is turned upside down when Lisa, the young daughter of her late husband, is unexpectedly deposited on her doorstep. The unwelcome houseguest stirs up more than just memories of Penny's husband's betrayal, when a cyclone leads to the discovery of a skeleton buried next to the town cemetery.

Unearthed Secrets

As the mystery around the unsettling discovery grows, Penny, supported by her enigmatic neighbour Flint, begins to question everything she thought she knew about her own childhood and her mother's death. Family secrets long thought buried come bubbling to the surface, as other shocking revelations see Penny and Lisa in an ultimate race for survival.

Rains and Revelations

But what other secrets will the Wet season uncover, while the whole town is cut off from the rest of the world?

Praise for Kerry McGinnis

"McGinnis is a natural storyteller with a deep understanding of life on the land." - The Weekly Times

"McGinnis has the eye of a painter; she writes as she sees and the land comes alive." - Weekend Australian

"Anything McGinnis writes begs to be read aloud around a campfire." - Country Style

Additional Books by Kerry McGinnis

Expand your collection with these captivating novels from Kerry McGinnis:

  • Bloodwood Creek
  • Gathering Storms
  • The Missing Girl
  • Croc Country
  • The Roadhouse
  • The Heartwood Hotel
  • Secrets of the Springs
  • Out of Alice
  • Tracking North
  • Wildhorse Creek
  • Mallee Sky
  • The Waddi Tree

Experience the captivating narratives and immersive landscapes of Kerry McGinnis's books. Order now!

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Gathering Storms by Kerry McGinnis has been praised for its immersive storytelling and rich depiction of the Australian landscape. Readers have noted the engaging plot, full of suspense and mystery, keeping them intrigued. The character development and the author's ability to weave together multiple storylines have received positive feedback, highlighting its success within the crime and thriller genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761046902

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Michael Joseph

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 486g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Kerry McGinnis was born in Adelaide and at the age of twelve took up a life of droving with her father and four siblings. The family travelled extensively across the Northern Territory and Queensland before settling on a station in the Gulf Country. Kerry has worked as a shepherd, droving hand, gardener and stock-camp and station cook on the family property, Bowthorn, north-west of Mount Isa. She is the author of two volumes of memoir, Pieces of Blue and Heart Country, and the bestselling novels The Waddi Tree, Wildhorse Creek, Mallee Sky, Tracking North, Out of Alice, Secrets of the Springs, The Heartwood Hotel, The Roadhouse, Croc Country, The Missing Girl and Gathering Storms. Kerry now lives in Bundaberg and was awarded the Order of the Outback in 2022 for her work in promoting the bush.

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