Brief appearance by Detective Dave Burrows
Anna and Matt Butler were childhood sweethearts with a dream of owning their own land, a dream they achieved through hard work and determination.
But as the seasons conspire against them and Matt is involved in a terrible accident, the couple face financial ruin and the loss of their farm.
As they fight for everything they hold dear, they suddenly find themselves caught up in events much bigger and more dangerous than they could ever have imagined.
Brief appearance by Detective Dave Burrows
Anna and Matt Butler were childhood sweethearts with a dream of owning their own land, a dream they achieved through hard work and determination.
But as the seasons conspire against them and Matt is involved in a terrible accident, the couple face financial ruin and the loss of their farm.
As they fight for everything they hold dear, they suddenly find themselves caught up in events much bigger and more dangerous than they could ever have imagined.
'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
'In essence, an outback cross-genre romance-crime thriller, Purple Roads is a compelling read’
— Kylie Northover – Sydney Morning Herald
DETAILS:
Genre: Modern & Contemporary Fiction
Publishing Date: 27 Feb 2013
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Page Extent: 408
'I enjoyed Purple Roads, the blend of genres appeals to me and I always appreciate a strong Australian setting.’
— Shelleyrae – Book'd Out