Thunderbolt

Australia's Wild West, wilder than anywhere in the world.  Amidst thousands of outlaws over many decades, one stands proud: Fred Ward or Captain Thunderbolt, the gentleman bushranger.  Forced into a life of crime by circumstances, Thunderbolt had a code of honour: be courteous, use minimal violence, only steal from the rich and never steal from ladies.  For seven years Thunderbolt evaded the authorities, helped by the ordinary people of western New South Wales who saw him as one of their own.  Just as remarkable is Thunderbolt's girlfriend Mary.  Raising his children, scouting hold-up locations and even riding with Fred as his lookout.  The police, unable to apprehend Thunderbolt, targeted Mary instead, but always she went back to her man.  The story of Fred and Mary Ward even though outlaws, is a story of love, honour and decency.

Thunderbolt covers many years of Fred Ward or Captain Thunderbolt's life, and much of his outlaw life, making for a sweeping and exhilarating story the likes of which I've never come across before.  You must read this story - five stars.  Alice Pickard – author.

Read Thunderbolt for action, adventure, excitement, love and romance, it has it all.  Chloe Newman – author.

Once I started reading Thunderbolt, I couldn't put it down.  Cody White - author

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Overreach

The year 2020 is marked by bushfire, pandemic and political upheaval in Australia.  Canberra-based fashion photographer Matt Taylor can't believe his luck when he comes across indigenous model Asha Reid – kind and mature beyond her years.  Luke Monk and his wife Alice have such grave concerns about the newly-elected Australian Prime Minister that they recruit followers to their cause.  In Canberra, a capital city more like a small town, Matt and Asha, and Luke and Alice, are set on a collision course which results in national and personal tragedies.  This is made worse when those who caused such harm simply disappear when the nation needs justice.  Will justice be done or justice be denied?

 

In my opinion this unusual spy story mixed with romance and fashion photography is a must-read for 2021.  Five stars.  Mary Parks – author.

 

Interesting story, well-drawn and believable characters, especially the terrorists, what more could a reader want?  Five stars.  Chloe Newman – author.

 

Overreach is a great story, no question.  Joshua Beck - author

 

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Burrangong Creek

Young, population 7,170, straddling Burrangong Creek.  Small town Australia.  Orderly, peaceful and struggling.  Jack, his partner Jessica and Jessica's daughter SopYhie move into Young, recruiting young Josh on the way.  There they ignite a drug war beyond the capabilities of Young police to control.  Senior Constable Luke Scott tries his best, but as this war becomes ever more dangerous, Luke's best might not be enough.

I got drawn into the lives, loves and many problems of the characters of this remarkable story and literally could not put it down.  Recommended!  Chloe Newman – author.

Full credit to the author for producing a uniquely outstanding novel. Five stars.  Alice Pickard – author.

 

What a story – amazing!  Leon Hayes - author

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