The AuReview.com
'A family drama at heart, the book is an authentic exploration of grief, family estrangement, and life on the land (fans of McDonald's previous novels will enjoy the return of Detective Dave Burrows)'
— The AuReview.com
Angela – Good Reading Early Bird Review
‘A captivating story with interesting characters. There was a build-up of suspense along the way that kept me wanting to reach the end and find out what was happening.’
— Angela – Good Reading Early Bird Review
Brenda – Goodreads
‘With well written characters, heartwarming moments mixed with some heartbreaking ones, all came together to form a suspenseful rural novel, written by an author who is a master of her genre. Highly recommended.’
— Brenda – Goodreads
Brenda – Goodreads
'McDonald knows how to mix tension, suspense and danger through her stories and this one is brilliant!’
— Brenda – Goodreads
Blue Wolf Reviews
'Fleur McDonald has created once again a gripping, powerful story about families.’
— Blue Wolf Reviews
Mic Loves Books
'McDonald has woven a gripping tale of generations old hurts, and secrets, brewing under the surface and a few brave men willing to buck the trends of the past and see justice done. The characters are sensitively drawn and all have their tale to tell…’
— Mic Loves Books
Book'd Out
‘With its engaging mystery and authentic rural setting, I enjoyed Red Dirt Country, and the (sort of) cliff hanger has me anticipating the next instalment.’
— Book'd Out
Reading, Writing and Riesling
'This book packs a mighty punch, cleverly weaving many plot threads together to bring about an informative, insightful and satisfying read.’
— Reading, Writing and Riesling
Dale – Goodreads
'A great rural novel about families and choice as well as a mystery and a touch of romance, I was hooked from start to finish. I have read and enjoyed several novels by this author. But this was perhaps one of my favourites.’
— Dale – Goodreads
Mrs B's Book Reviews
'McDonald delivers another top-notch novel, her best yet, in Starting From Now. A story of family, duty, rural crime, journalism, activism and advances in farming enterprises, all wrapped up in a shroud of mystery.’
— Mrs B's Book Reviews
The Weekly Times
'Themes of love, loss, grief, family ties and animal activism are explored in this engrossing read focusing on regional Australia…McDonald's characters are meaty and convincing and she has a skill of depicting rural life and the sense of community ...’
— The Weekly Times
Debbish.com
'The author’s own experience gives readers a true sense of ‘life on the land’ and the fragility of rural Australia and its communities. Similarly she conveys the robust sense of camaraderie and kindness despite their challenges.’
— Debbish.com
Brenda – Goodreads
'Moving, poignant and heartbreaking, the rural outlook of severe drought; of neighbours looking out for one another; of family, secrets, courage and survival.’
— Brenda – Goodreads
Beauty and Lace
'Fleur McDonald is a bestselling author at the top of her game, she writes compelling rural fiction with more than just a hint of suspense.’
— Beauty and Lace
Theresa Smith Writes
'Highly recommended ... drama, mystery, family, friendship and forgiveness - this delightful cast of characters delivers a cracking story from start to finish.'
— Theresa Smith Writes
Mrs B's Book Reviews
'Fleur McDonald is a formidable talent in the field of Australian rural fiction ... Without fail, I encounter stories from McDonald that are rich, real and deeply authentic.’
— Mrs B's Book Reviews
Out in Perth
'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
Beauty and Lace
'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
Jenny – Goodreads
‘I am so pleased that Fleur McDonald finally gave one of my favorite Fleur McDonald characters in his series. ... Fool's Gold is an enjoyable book to read, and the plot engaged me from the beginning ... I recommend this book.’
— Jenny – Goodreads
Debbish.com
‘ This was strangely comforting – an excellent and easy read and the sort of book I didn’t want to end.’
— Debbish.com