Detective Dave Burrows Book 1
Longlisted for Best Crime Fiction - 2019 Davitt Awards
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.
Detective Dave Burrows Book 1
Longlisted for Best Crime Fiction - 2019 Davitt Awards
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.
'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
‘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
‘ This was strangely comforting – an excellent and easy read and the sort of book I didn’t want to end.’
— Debbish.com
DETAILS:
Genre: Thriller / Suspense / Fiction
Publishing Date: 4 Mar 2019
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Page Extent: 368
'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