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Deception Creek

By Fleur McDonald
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Deception Creek by Fleur McDonald is a gripping rural crime thriller set in the rugged landscapes of Australia. The story follows the complex lives of two brothers who are thrust into a world of deceit and danger when they inherit a cattle station. As tensions rise and long-buried secrets emerge, their loyalty and the strength of family ties are tested against a backdrop of thrilling suspense and unexpected twists.
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You might enjoy this book if you adore gripping crime stories set in rugged rural landscapes. It intertwines mystery and suspense with strong character development and a vividly portrayed setting, making it an enticing choice for thriller enthusiasts who appreciate a bit of rural flavour in their crime fiction.

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A returned criminal, a cult-like family and cybercrime all clash against the backdrop of the Flinders Ranges in this thrilling rural suspense novel from the best-selling Voice of the Outback.

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If you're looking for a gripping rural crime thriller, look no further. Deception Creek is an excellent addition to the Dave Burrows series and the perfect gift for the upcoming Christmas season. Better Reading

Emma Cameron, a recently divorced farmer and a local in Barker, runs Deception Creek, the farm that three generations of her family have owned before her. Every day Emma pushes herself hard on the land, hoping to make ten-year-old memories of a terrible car accident disappear. And now there are more recent nightmares of an ex-husband who refuses to understand how much the farm means to Emma.

When Joel Hammond is released from jail and heads home to Barker, Detective Dave Burrows and Senior Constable Jack Higgins are on high alert. Joel has a long and sorry history with many of the townsfolk and they are not keen to see him home to stay.

Not all of the Barker locals want to see Joel run out of town, though. Some even harbour doubts about Joel's conviction. The town finds itself split down the middle, families pitted against each other with devastating outcomes.

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Deception Creek by Fleur McDonald is praised for its gripping narrative and well-crafted suspense that keeps readers engaged. Reviewers appreciate the vivid portrayal of the Australian landscape, which adds depth to the intense crime and mystery elements. The complex characters and unexpected twists contribute to an exciting and satisfying read for fans of the genre.

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ISBN: 9781761068171

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 342g

Pages: 400

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Crime & Thriller Fiction Fleur McDonald General Fiction

About the Author

Fleur McDonald has lived and worked on farms for much of her life. After growing up in the small town of Orroroo in South Australia, she became a jillaroo before spending twenty years farming 8000 acres, east of Esperance, WA.

Fleur likes to write about strong women overcoming adversity, drawing inspiration from her own experiences in rural Australia. She is the best-selling author of Red Dust, Blue Skies, Purple Roads, Silver Clouds, Crimson Dawn, Emerald Springs, Indigo Storm, Sapphire Falls, The Missing Pieces of Us, Suddenly One Summer, Fool's Gold, Where the Rivers Run, Without a Doubt, Starting From Now, Red Dirt Country, The Shearer's Wife, and Something to Hide as well as the ebook exclusives If You Were Here and A Farmer's Choice.

Fleur currently lives in Esperance with her two children, an energetic kelpie and a Jack Russell terrier.

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