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Fool's Gold

By Fleur McDonald
Series: Detective Dave Burrows
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In Fool's Gold by Fleur McDonald, Detective Dave Burrows delves into a case of stock theft in Western Australia. As he navigates the sparse, rural landscape, tension mounts with the discovery of a deeper, more sinister plot involving unexpected alliances and betrayals. The narrative weaves through themes of trust and deception, offering a thrilling ride through the crime-ridden expanses of the outback.
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You might enjoy this crime and thriller novel if you appreciate gripping tales set in rural Australia. With its blend of mystery, suspense, and detailed character development, this book will appeal to readers who love unraveling secrets against rugged backdrops, all written by an experienced storyteller in the genre.

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Fool's Gold

Written with Fleur's trademark warmth and outstanding storytelling, newly badged Detective Dave Burrows and his reluctant wife arrive in the West Australian goldfields town of Barrabine where gold stealing is rife and the prospectors live by their own tough rules.

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I am left completely enthralled by Detective Dave Burrows and his story ... I can't wait to see what McDonald has in store for him in the next book. — Beauty and Lace

Detective Dave Burrows' first posting to the far west goldfields town of Barrabine in 1997 holds everything he's looking for, but Melinda, his wife of two weeks, is devastated at leaving behind her family, friends and her much-loved job in the city as a paediatric nurse to follow Dave into the bush.

Dave settles in easily to the plain-speaking toughness of his new town, knowing that Barrabine could be his stepping stone into the elite stock squad. But will his marriage last the distance? As Dave investigates reports of mysterious late-night trespassing, a missing person, and guns being drawn on strangers, a local prospector phones in with horrific news that could hold the key to everything.

Fleur McDonald's bestselling rural storytelling takes her popular detective, Dave Burrows, back to his compelling and exciting beginnings.

Just as much a celebration of the intrepid people that have made a go of it in the remote "wild west" as it is a thrilling detective hunt. — Out in Perth

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Fool's Gold by Fleur McDonald captivates readers with its enthralling storyline featuring Detective Dave Burrows. It not only delivers a thrilling detective pursuit but also celebrates the resilient individuals thriving in the remote areas, reminiscent of the 'wild west'.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760529161

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 368

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Crime & Thriller Featured Fiction Fleur McDonald General Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books New Release Fiction Series: Detective Dave Burrows

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 and Crimson Dawn, Emerald Springs, Indigo Storm, Sapphire Falls, The Missing Pieces of Us and Suddenly One Summer, as well as the ebook exclusives If You Were Here and The Farmer's Choice. Fool's Gold begins the story of the popular Detective Dave Burrows.

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

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