Shelleyrae at Book'd Out – Goodreads
‘A cleverly plotted police procedural, The Witness delivers plenty of twists and mounting tension as decades-old secrets begin to unravel ... Sharp, gripping, and layered with intrigue, The Witness is a compelling mystery that deftly explores secrets, lies, and betrayal.’
— Shelleyrae at Book'd Out – Goodreads
Weekly Times
'Nobody does rural fiction quite like Fleur McDonald.'
— Weekly Times
The Australian
'Superb writing and storytelling'
— The Australian
Highlife Magazine
'Drawing on her own experiences with rural Australia, Fleur has used these skills to weave a moving tale.’
— Highlife Magazine
Aussie Reviews
'A rural novel of courage, family and survival … McDonald weaves the varying threads together strongly.
— Aussie Reviews
Sandysbookadaу – Goodreads
‘Fleur McDonald is the master of the unpredictable plot. Subtle twists and turns pepper the storyline until all the threads come together in a shocking and explosive climax.’
— Sandysbookadaу – Goodreads
Helen – Goodreads
‘This had me turning the pages to find out everything ... This is a fast paced, action packed crime, mystery that I would highly recommend to any reader who loves a good story that keeps you thinking.’
— Helen – Goodreads
Anne - Stories by the Sea
‘I loved Fleur McDonald's 'The Prospect', set in and around the red dust of Kalgoorlie, and she has delivered another great thriller with 'The Missing' set in the same location.’
— Anne – Stories by the Sea
Book'd Out
‘With The Missing I think McDonald’s desire to rebrand herself as a crime writer has been eminently successful. This is a dynamic and compelling read that should satisfy old fans and new readers alike, and I’m looking forward to The Witness in early 2026.’
— Book'd Out
Beccabeccabooks – Goodreads
‘I've been a fan of Fleur's for a long time now. Detective Dave Burrowes is one of my favourite all-time fictional characters. I was scared that his absence was going to felt, yet that's not the case. Zara and Jack rightfully take the reins of MCs, turning something that should've been extremely awkward into a fantastic read ... I'm looking forward to returning to Kal in The Missing.’
— Beccabeccabooks – Goodreads
Renee – Goodreads
‘Left me on a cliff hanger! I need the next one to be released.’
— Renee – Goodreads
Ruth Wykes - Sisters in Crime
‘This book is an all-out, gritty crime novel. It is Outback Noir at its finest ... I thoroughly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it. The Prospect is an excellent and thrilling ride of a book. In a word, fabulous.’
— Ruth Wykes – Sisters in Crime
Queensland Reviewers Collective
'Dave is tough, loyal, full of integrity, but he doesn't mind bending the rules to get the "right-justice" outcome.'
— Queensland Reviewers Collective
Jenny – Goodreads
‘I love Fleur McDonald's writing style ... I had trouble putting it down as soon as I started reading this book ... Shock Waves was well-written and researched. I like Fleur McDonald's description of the settings of Shock Waves, which allowed me to imagine being part of the book's plot.’
— Jenny – Goodreads
The Burgeoning Bookshelf
‘Shock Waves is another brilliantly written novel that champions farmers and remote communities whilst also giving readers a great dose of drama and suspense ... In Shock Waves we learn more about the young Dave, heartbroken after his marriage breakdown, he wears his heart on his sleeve.’
— The Burgeoning Bookshelf
Australian Women's Weekly
'McDonald brings all her passion for the land to her rural suspense'
— Australian Women's Weekly
Who Magazine
'A richly compelling rural story.'
— Who Magazine
Book'd Out
'Well crafted, with exciting action, Something to Hide is a stellar instalment.'
— Book'd Out
Blue Wolf Reviews
'Something To Hide ramps up the tension to new heights as Dave lays everything he loves, believes in, dreams of, on the line to bring… Fleur McDonald has come up with ripper of storyline that is going to be hard to follow.'
— Blue Wolf Reviews
Family Saga Reviews
'This story is so well written with suspense and mystery and with Dave's cool calm attitude to solving cases, I was turning the pages, although I want all the answers I often don't want the story to end.'
— Family Saga Reviews