Books by Fleur McDonald - Australian Author
Fleur McDonald is the author of 27 fiction novels and 2 children’s books. Peruse her titles below.
2024 saw changes for books by Fleur McDonald, who had always loved reading crime, and she had a hankering to write within that genre. As much as she loved writing Detective Dave and working with Allen and Unwin Publishers, she retired Detective Dave, signing on with HarperCollins Australia to rebrand as a crime writer.
‘I had goals, and since I’m pushing on the wrong side of 50 now, I decided it was now or never. This is a huge leap of faith, and I’m aware I could completely wreck my entire writing career, I’ve worked so hard to build up, but I’m trusting my readers will come along with me!’
Anna Valdinger, Publisher at HarperCollins Australia, said: ‘I have long been a fan of Fleur’s work. She brings to life parts of Australia I’ve never seen, and it’s always insightful, fascinating and fun. I, along with the whole team, could not be more excited to welcome Fleur to HarperCollins, and I cannot wait for readers to discover Kalgoorlie’s secrets, quirks and mysteries in these compelling new crime novels. Drama, twists and action guaranteed!’
Fleur McDonald said: ‘I’m very grateful for the opportunities that working with Allen and Unwin has given me over the past 15 years, and their support in publishing 24 of my books. A change has been in the air for some time, and I’m excited to join HarperCollins and work with Anna Valdinger. Anna’s reputation for brilliant crime fiction and challenging the authors she works with is widely known in the industry, and I’m absolutely thrilled to have her as my publisher.
I have always had a deep personal love for reading crime fiction, and that transitioned to my own writing. To be under Anna’s guidance is very exciting. I have never been one to shy away from a challenge, so this will be a great partnership. I’d also like to acknowledge Gaby Naher, who has guided my career with care and precision for over 10 years. Having a wonderfully supportive team behind me means I can get on doing what I do best – writing riveting and engaging stories for my loyal readers.’
Latest Kalgoorlie Crime Series:
Book 3 - Kalgoorlie Crime
Book 2 - Kalgoorlie Crime
Book 1 - Kalgoorlie Crime
All Detective Dave Books by Fleur McDonald (In order):
From the latest to the very first time we met.
Detective Dave Burrows Book 7
Detective Dave Burrows Book 6
Detective Dave Burrows Book 5
Detective Dave Burrows Book 4
Detective Dave Burrows Book 3
Detective Dave Burrows Book 2
Featuring Detective Dave Burrows
Featuring Detective Dave Burrows
Detective Dave Burrows Book 1
Featuring Detective Dave Burrows
Featuring Detective Dave Burrows
Featuring Detective Dave Burrows
Featuring Detective Dave Burrows
Brief appearance by Detective Dave Burrows
Brief appearance by Detective Dave Burrows
First appearance of Detective Dave Burrows
Standalone Crime Books by Fleur McDonald:
In order of release from the latest to the beginning.
Cover of a book titled "Out in Nowhere," by Fleur McDonald, with a subtitle "Voice of the Outback, Over 850,000 Books Sold." The cover shows a rural dirt road at sunset, with a car approaching in the distance, flanked by large trees and a colorful sky.
Book cover for 'Voices in the Dark' by Fleur McDonald featuring a woman walking away in a rural landscape with trees and grass under a blue sky.
Book cover featuring a young woman with brown hair against a rural landscape with hills and trees at sunset, titled "Broad River Station" by Fleur McDonald, promoting her novel about a young constable in a small town confronting prejudice and searching for a missing child.
Book cover for Deception Creek by Fleur McDonald, featuring a woman with long brown hair in profile against a rural landscape with trees and a grain silo at sunset.
Book cover for 'The Shearer's Wife' by Fleur McDonald. Features a young woman with long red hair, wearing a paisley blouse, standing outdoors during sunset with a sheep and her lamb in a field.
Book cover featuring a young woman with long hair in a white dress standing in a field at sunset, with the title 'The Missing Pieces of Us' and author's name 'Fleur McDonald' written in large red and white fonts.
Book cover for 'Silver Clouds' by Fleur McDonald. Features a close-up of a woman's face with blonde hair, set against a rural landscape with a rustic wooden building, a fenced dirt road, and a partly cloudy sky.
Book cover for "Blue Skies" by Fleur McDonald featuring a side profile of a woman with brown hair, in a rural landscape with a windmill and open fields in the background, under a blue sky.
My Children’s Books by Fleur McDonald
Children's book cover titled 'Noisy Nights' by Fleur McDonald and Illustrated by Annie White with illustrated sheep, dogs, and horses singing and howling under a moonlit sky.
Book cover titled "What Should a Horse Say?" by Fleur McDonald and Annie White, featuring an illustration of a girl with freckles and a yellow checkered shirt, holding a hat, and a horse facing her, on a light background.