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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