Monique Mulligan – Stories to Feed the Soul
'Once again, Fleur McDonald gives a voice to issues facing people in the outback, with her latest release Crimson Dawn focusing on property management and retention, as well as other challenges of rural life… Of course, the story’s more than that, with betrayal, family secrets and some dark goings-on rounding out the narrative.’
— Monique Mulligan – Stories to Feed the Soul
Sharon – Goodreads
'Silver Clouds is the first book I have read by Australian author Fleur McDonald and it will not be my last. Everything about this book was enjoyable, being Australian myself I felt a very strong connection with the characters.’
— Sharon – Goodreads
Monique Mulligan – Stories to Feed the Soul
'Silver Clouds is a light, quick and enjoyable read with underlying messages of hope, healing and redemption. I really like how Fleur gives a voice to the country, highlighting issues facing those who make a living from the land…’
— Monique Mulligan – Stories to Feed the Soul
Emily MacDonald, The Gold Coast Bulletin
'If you enjoy rural romance but can’t stand the cliched rolling-in-the-hay and rugged-horseman scenes, Silver Clouds is the book for you… Silver Clouds delivers all the magic and romance surrounding life on the land while still delving into real issues.’
— Emily MacDonald, The Gold Coast Bulletin
Shelleyrae – Book'd Out
'I enjoyed Purple Roads, the blend of genres appeals to me and I always appreciate a strong Australian setting.’
— Shelleyrae – Book'd Out
Cate Pearce
'You know when you experience a whole gamut of emotions for a fictional character – fondness, sympathy, frustration, anger, and then a desire to kick him in the nuts before finally wanting to hug him – that the author has done a wonderful job weaving his personality into a story.’
— Cate Pearce
Kylie Northover – Sydney Morning Herald
'In essence, an outback cross-genre romance-crime thriller, Purple Roads is a compelling read’
— Kylie Northover – Sydney Morning Herald
Paula Tapiolas – ABC QLD Blog
‘If you love Aussie-flavoured sagas, feisty heroines or a mystery at the heart of your stories, then Fleur McDonald is a perfect pick for you.’
— Paula Tapiolas – ABC QLD Blog
William Yeoman – The West Australian
‘…the real achievement here is the superb evocation of rural life: you can almost hear the whirring of the shears and smell the cowpats as they bake in the sun.’
— William Yeoman – The West Australian
Kalgoorlie Miner
'…an intriguing read filled with characters providing drama, romance, mystery and friendship and, at its core, the book is an inspirational tale about overcoming life’s most challenging obstacles.’
— Kalgoorlie Miner
David Cairns
‘Red Dust is a beautifully written novel which pulls together Australia’s harsh bush lifestyle, the wonderful people who make this country and their never ending determination to succeed.’
— David Cairns
R.M.Williams Outback Magazine
‘… Red Dust is an inspirational story about a strong woman dealing with adversity… It’s satisfying to read a straight-talking yarn in an authentic setting that doesn’t shy away from the big issues of contemporary life on the land.’
— R.M.Williams Outback Magazine
Tessa Wooldridge
'From the wool-greased floors of the shearing shed to the surging creeks ‘coming down’ after a sudden storm, Fleur McDonald writes about a life and a country she knows from the inside out.’
— Tessa Wooldridge
Suzanne – Goodreads
‘Absolutely loved it. I read this series of books so fast. They are great and it feels like you are actually living in the series.’
— Suzanne – Goodreads
Shirllb – The Story Graph
‘This is the first of Fleur McDonald’s books I’ve read and it won’t be the last. OMG…this book was such a good read ... I couldn’t have predicted the way the story would have turned out, which I love about a great book!’
— Shirllb – The Story Graph
Sandy's Book a Day
‘I really enjoy Fleur McDonald’s outback books. An engrossing mix of good (and bad) old country values, family dynamics, friendship, crime and mystery, Out in Nowhere is no exception. I finished it in one sitting over a wet and stormy afternoon and evening.’
— Sandy's Book a Day
Sydney Arts Guide
‘A gripping book, magnificently written ... You feel you are there, can see the sunrise, smell the greenery, hear the birds or tumultuous thunder and lightning ... A terrific rural detective story.’
— Sydney Arts Guide
Mic Loves Books
‘Rising Dust is a compelling story with unexpected twists and some very insightful looks at family and expectation while still exploring Dave’s life outside of the stock squad. I can’t wait to keep following the adventures of Detective Dave Burrows, I look forward to being along for the ride as he learns to move forward.’
— Mic Loves Books
Ms. G's Bookshelf
‘Sit back enjoy the mystery, suspense and the beautiful rural surroundings and read it for yourself, I loved it and found it to be quite the page turner!’
— Ms. G's Bookshelf